Museum of American Finance
Facility ·
Managed by the Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program
- 23 ft
- Elevation
The Museum of American Finance is the nation's only independent public museum dedicated to the history of American finance. Through its collections and exhibitions, the Museum guards America's collective financial memory and interprets current financial issues, thereby connecting the past with the present while serving as a guide for the future. Through its lectures, programs and financial literacy initiatives, the Museum provides a deeper understanding of finance and economics to visitors of all ages. Located in a historic New York City bank building, the Museum features permanent exhibits on the financial markets, money, banking and entrepreneurship, as well as timely temporary exhibits.
Getting there
By Subway: 2,3,4,5 to Wall Street; J to Broad Street;1,R,W to Rector Street
By Bus: M1, M6, M9, M15
By Car: Limited parking available nearby on Exchange Place (between Broad and William) and on Pearl Street (between Coenties and Hanover).
40.70620, -74.00919 · 40°42'22.3"N 74°0'33.1"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 40 | 42 | 50 | 62 | 71 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 65 | 54 | 44 |
| Low °F | 28 | 30 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 64 | 70 | 69 | 62 | 51 | 42 | 34 |
| Precip in | 3.6 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 4.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Museum of American Finance
- Can you reserve a site at Museum of American Finance?
- No. Museum of American Finance is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone 212.908.4110
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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