Our Play Space is open weekly, with multiple special events, seminars and mothers groups.

Saturday rentals available for your birthday party or baby shower.

Traveling from out of town? We will be closed Sundays unless special arrangements for your tour are made at least 48 hours in advance.

Some evening events are scheduled. Please check our calendar for the latest events.

Our Global Motherhood wall features the work of Saving Mothers.org and initiatives for safe birth practices and education for mothers in need.

A selection of Noa Shay’s thought-provoking sculptures will be on view in the Museum’s main gallery from January  through May 31. The works in this exhibit cross borders by alluding to the universal struggle of humans against the forces of nature or fate, while expressing underlying themes of loss, grief, hope and renewal.

Mothers Who Have A Soulful Voice, Pregnancy Fashions From Around The World and Meet The Experts Wall Mural; Intern projects from NY High School of Art & Design.

Our generous playspace at M.O.M. is made possible by our partners GYMBOREE. Access clean crawl space and a place for community to gather. We have the sweetest spot in town when it comes to discussing (m)otherhood in a thoughtful, safe environment.

NEW HOURS: 10-6 M-F, Sat; Book Your Private Event, Sun 12-5

Purchase great gifts from the Museum Of Motherhood for yourself, your school or someone you love. You may also register the name of a mother online here and her name will live in perpetuity on our ‘Tribute Wall’.

M.O.M. Celebrates The Multicultural Family! Art, Activism, Education and Community are our core values. Find us at 401 East 84th St. (at 1st Ave.). Also look for special events and performances. Pictured here ‘Birth Flag’ by Elizabeth Cole Sheehan & Joy Rose.

Informal mothers groups, caregivers groups and playdates! Safe, clean environment with toys, room to crawl, run and even ride a bike. Bring your brunch, lunch or coffee. Share great conversation while making friends. Your child, age 0 -5 will love it, but we welcome ALL AGES, including school children for storytime under the Apple Tree. Front desk. 212.452.9816

The Museum Of Motherhood is the first and only facility of its kind, celebrating the “her”story of mothers around the world. Join us for classes, workshops, lectures, film screenings & more. See our calendar.

We are a living, breathing arts, media and social change museum, pioneering new areas of academe in ‘Mother Studies’ with ongoing exhibits, programming and conferences. Pictured here multi-media exhibit ’Mother The Job’ by  San Francisco artist Alexia Nye Jackson. Visit our library too.

Our exhibits, workshops, events, performances and birthday parties provide a safe and sacred place for singing, dancing, celebrating and sharing stories and experiences. We are inclusive of all and welcome all ages for transformation and healing through community. Rent M.O.M. for your special event. Affordable prices include a helper, tables, chairs and more.

The Museum is a place to gather; baby groups, women and caregivers in conversation, advice, self-expression, nurturing, healing and more. We have a generous play area for children next to our adult lounge area. Come experience M.O.M. today!

M.O.M. wouldn’t be complete without a little HERstory. Visit our turn of the century parlor. While the suffragettes marched millions of homemakers sewed, washed clothes and kept the home fires burning. Also, see our ‘Birth Practices Through The Ages’ panels.