NYC 's Museum of Financial History - New York City

"Founded in 1988...and chartered as an educational institution, the Museum of Financial History is the nation's only independent public museum dedicated to celebrating the capital markets -- and the industry which has made New York City the financial capital of the world"

There is also a walking tour ("World of Finance") which'll take you through the Wall Street District and lasts about 2 hours. It meets at the Museum gallery at 10am Every Friday, rain or shine.

As a public charity, the Museum relies on your support to perform its curatorial, exhibition, and education functions.

Admission to the gallery is a $2 donation
The walking tour costs $15/decreasing for students and seniors. No reservations are required for groups of six or less.

The Museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm.
Closed federal and stock market holidays.

Phone: (212) 908-4519

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Getting there by subway: 4 & 5 to Wall Street or Bowling Green leave you close by; 2 & 3 to Wall Street leave you close by; all other trains to Wall Street & World Trade Center will also leave you close by

Nearby is: World Trade Center, Museum of American Indian, Federal Hall, NYSE, City Hall, South Street Seaport, Federal Reserve Bank of NY, and much more...be sure to check out New Yorkled's Lower Manhattan Sights Quicklist Page