‘‘The Money. The Power. The History.’’ The signage as you enter this museum on Wall Street sounds a little like a show starring Donald Trump, which isn’t too far off the mark as the museum bills itself as ‘‘dedicated to celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and the democratic free market tradition which has made New York City the financial capital of the world.’’

Whew. But we were totally won over by the space — a stunning restored 1927 landmark bank building — and the exhibitions, which explain how banks and monetary systems evolved. Other features include the history of Wall Street, entrepreneurs, legendary bank robbers, and how commodity futures work. The Alexander Hamilton Room pays tribute to the man who created the US Mint, the Customs Department, the tax system, and the Coast Guard.

Favorite feature: Watch a segment of the movie ‘‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’’ where George Bailey explains how banks put the money you deposit to work.

48 Wall St., 212-908-4110, financialhistory.org. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults $8, seniors, students $5, museum members, children under age 6 free.