Ok guys. I'm in New York for one more day and am going to the ANS museum tomorrow for a bit. Since this is my first time and the actual time I can spend will be limited, what are the must see items and exhibits to check out? Also, any fellow collectors from CT up around this area that may like to meet up tomorrow morning?
Have not been to that museum, but last year CoinsWeekly published this article about the place: Parva ne Pereant - A visit to the ANS. Christian
Didn't know either, but I'm going to the Wall Street Collectors Bourse at the Museum Of American Finance on Friday. Have any of you attended this in the past?
I missed a chance to go there, a few years ago, when the coin club I used to belong to made a field trip there. I heard that they have a capital collection of pattern pieces. See if you can oogle a few of them Trey.
I not sure you can look at the coins in the collection without prior arrangements (And often only if you are a recognized researcher.) I don't believe they have museum type displays. They do have a great library and reading room, but the books are not loaned out and do not leave the premises.
Yeah it was a bust. I didn't realize all the measures in place to keep normal folks out. They have a great collection you can view and research but you either have to be a member or come with a reference letter and a photo ID plus $50. Members could enter for free to view the collection but you still had to arrange a time with a curator. I know for next time though and the ANS may be something I am interested in joining now that I've learned a little bit about it.
