Español
Learning Center and Money Museum
Exhibits at the Learning Center and Money Museum
Special exhibits can complement learning in history, civics, and social studies. Traveling versions of these exhibits may be available for loan to display at your school, library, or organization for free. Contact us to inquire about borrowing this exhibit.
The Cleveland Fed’s Learning Center and Money Museum regularly hosts temporary exhibits exploring currency and the value of money.
Hamilton
Hamilton explores the revolutionary contributions and lasting economic legacy forged by Alexander Hamilton, who was essential in creating the dollar, central banking, and other efforts that gave birth to today’s modern financial system.
Learn more about this founding father by watching the video, “Alexander Hamilton and the United States Financial Foundation.”
The Freedman’s Bank: A Story of Faith, Family and Finance
The Freedman’s Bank: An American Story of Faith, Family and Finance is an exhibit exploring the history of the Freedman’s Bank of the United States and how it impacts our families, communities, and financial systems to this day.
Propaganda and Patriotism: The Art of Financing America’s Wars
Propaganda and Patriotism: The Art of Financing America’s Wars shares the powerful stories and images of America’s war bonds and American citizens’ role in supporting the war effort, while learning learn about the Fed’s role as America’s bank. Perfect for museums and schools along with history, social studies, civics, arts, and veterans’ programs.
Questionable Issue: Currency of the Holocaust
Questionable Issue: Currency of the Holocaust shares the gripping and seldom-told story of "money" inside Nazi concentration camps and ghettos. Stories of camps where prisoners were forced to "exchange" their money for worthless Nazi-issued paper provides a wrenching lesson in betrayal and loss suitable for museums and schools as well as history, social studies, diversity, and civics programs.