Money isn’t just about dollars and cents. The ancient Aztecs used chocolate for money, and Yap islanders used 500-lb. stones! So what is money and how does it work? PNC Bank presents Moneyville, a special hands-on exhibit at the National Corvette Museum offering a tour of money’s many forms and functions with a lesson on how it has changed dramatically throughout history.
Guests at the Museum will see samples of currency from pounds to pesos, have the opportunity to put their face on a million dollar bill, play the stock market and even run a lemonade stand. Moneyville, on loan from the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, uses the fascinating subject of money to build math skills and economic expertise in a fun, immersive setting. The colorful city includes a PNC Bank, store, anti-counterfeiting lab, stock market and international port.
Create your own “money,” explore anti-counterfeiting measures and see what a million dollars looks like. Throughout the exhibit, discover how money is made, spent, earned and saved, and how it connects people around the world. Explore the history, science and culture behind coins and currency and start to see money in a whole new way.
A recent study by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics reveals that many students are not learning the math they need in school. That’s where Moneyville comes in. “This exhibit makes learning cool,” said NCM Education Coordinator Kellie Steen. “Whiz-bang computer games, a multitude of video screens, and eye-popping graphics engage kids (and adults) in a variety of hands-on activities that show them that using math is fun.” The temporary exhibit joins the Museum’s existing hands-on educational displays, including the interactive driving simulators and new KidZone. “Visitors to the Museum will get to see our 70+ Corvettes on display; spend time in our KidZone with Pat’s Super Service Center, assembly line and drive-in movie; and take our simulators out for a test drive in addition to this special exhibit. It’s like two Museums in one,” Steen added.
In addition to the exhibit sponsorship, PNC Bank is
providing a number of educational opportunities for children and adults,
offering seminars and workshops on a variety of financial literacy topics. “According to a report by the Consumer
Federation of America, the average U.S. family is spending more than $1,000 per
year in interest and fees,” said Museum Marketing Manager Katie Frassinelli. “Everyone stands to gain from learning how to
be more money-savvy, and we are excited about the financial literacy seminars
PNC Bank will be offering at the Museum.
They will be sharing great money-management tips for our visitors.” A Moneyville Camp for kids is also planned
for March 7-8.PNC Bank founded the Grow Up Great program, helping to prepare children from birth to age five for success in school and life. As part of the program they partnered with Sesame Workshop to create Math On-The-Go! Cards, offering fun ways for children and their parents to explore math in their everyday routines. These bi-lingual cards are incorporated into the Moneyville exhibit, and children have the opportunity to take some home from the exhibit. The cards can also be downloaded from their website at: http://www.pncgrowupgreat.com/parents_caregivers/happy_healthy_ready_for_school.html
The National Corvette Museum is open seven days a week, 8am-5pm Central Time. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors 65 and over, $5 for youth age 6-16, and children age 5 and under are free. The Museum also offers family admission for $25 for everyone in a household. PNC Bank customers receive special pricing when showing a bank card or other proof. Group rates are also available with advanced reservations. For more information, visit www.corvettemuseum.org or call 270-781-7973. To get the latest information on exhibits, upcoming events, camps and more – sign up to receive our Community Events & Activities email on our website.
MONEYVILLE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. The exhibit was made possibly with funds provided by the National Science Foundation. MONEYOPOLIS is a registered trademark of Ernst & Young. The MONEYVILLE trademark is used under license.
