Moneyville
uses the fascinating subject of money to build math skills and economic
expertise in a fun, immersive setting. The colorful city includes
a bank, store, anti-counterfeiting lab, stock market, and international
port. Visitors can create "money," explore anti-counterfeiting
measures, and see what a million dollars looks like. Throughout the
exhibit, visitors will discover how money is made, spent, earned, and
saved, and how it connects people around the world. Also through the
generous support of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and the
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City - Omaha Branch, each child that
visits
Moneyville will receive a free bag of US shredded money and an activity book with admission. Offer good while supplies last.
In today’s shaky economy, building a strong
foundation of math skills has never been more important. The average
American carries nearly $9000 in credit card debt, according to a 2001
report by the Consumer Federation of America. Everyone stands to gain
from learning how to be more money-savvy and that’s where Moneyville
comes in. Whiz-bang computer games, a multitude of video screens, and
eye-popping graphics engage visitors in a variety of hands-on
activities.
Moneyville was made
possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation, the James
F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation and The NASDAQ Stock Market Educational
Foundation, Inc. The exhibit was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of
Science and Industry. Moneyopolis is a registered trademark of Ernst &
Young. The Moneyville trademark is used under license.
Sponsored by the Suzanne and
Walter Scott Foundation, Peter Kiewit Foundation, First National Bank, Douglas
County Commissioners, Iowa West Foundation, the Amy L. Scott Foundation, the
Robert H. Storz Foundation, the Dixon Family Foundation, and Cox Communications.
Additional media support provided by KXVO CW 15. Additional educational
support provided by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City - Omaha Branch.