From the period of the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, 2001, when the Museum and many other Lower Manhattan institutions were closed to the public, through the year of recovery and rebuilding which followed, these stories on the Museum’s website helped communicate Museum news to members and neighbors in our Downtown community.

Museum, Markets Reopen

The Museum, the exchanges, and many of lower Manhattan's firms, businesses and institutions have reopened in the wake of the September 11 tragedy. The Museum has resumed its regular hours of operation, Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Visitors must use the main 26 Broadway entrance to the building which houses the Museum. The "World of Finance" walking tour is cancelled until further notice. We regret any inconvenience. Click here for more.

Holiday on Herald Square

Macy's and the Museum of American Financial History teamed up to present a colorful, patriotic display amidst the festive holiday windows of the Herald Square flagship store in midtown Manhattan. The 2001 holiday window presentation was unveiled for the public with great fanfare on November 16 and was displayed through the season. Click here for more...

Wall St. Town Meeting

"We have come together to celebrate the meaning of community, here in New York City's oldest neighborhood," said Executive Director Brian Thompson to open a town meeting recently conducted by the Museum. On November 15, 2001 the Museum hosted the first public forum to address the future of New York City's Financial District in the context of its long history and powerful work ethic. "Always Another Trading Day: Endurance and Optimism in the Culture of Wall Street" featured a distinguished panel of participants from across lower Manhattan including representatives from leading firms and institutions, journalists, and business owners. CNN financial editor Myron Kandel moderated the program, which took place in the auditorium of the Alexander Hamilton US Custom House.

Relief Funding

With enormous gratitude, the Museum announces the receipt of two major gifts to help the institution recover from the serious financial impact suffered after the September 11 attacks. The Museum received $150 thousand from the Wells Fargo Foundation and $25 thousand from the American Express World Trade Center Disaster Relief Fund. "Our ability to resume the Museum's public programs and services quite simply would not have been possible were it not for these two exceedingly generous gifts," said Executive Director Brian Thompson. "We are especially proud that our recovery will forever be credited to the two companies most associated with the growth of the financial services industry - intimately intertwined with the nation's own history - during the past century and a half. We are deeply grateful for their vital help to the Museum - and for the generosity, compassion, and leadership they have shown since September 11."

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