Museum of Motherhood

The Museum of Motherhood in Manhattan is a museum focused on photography, personal objects, and video content documenting parental and family experiences. The galleries are arranged with various installations exploring different aspects of motherhood and family life.

The museum was founded in 2011 as the first institution dedicated solely to documenting motherhood and its evolution in society. This founding marked a shift in how museums approached family and parenting topics as subjects worth preserving.

The museum displays stories of mothers from different communities through art installations and personal narratives that you encounter while walking through the galleries. The exhibitions reflect varied experiences of motherhood and family life as people actually live it.

The museum is located on the Upper East Side and is relatively easy to reach from most parts of Manhattan. Plan to spend a couple of hours exploring the exhibitions and checking if workshops or guided tours are happening during your visit.

The museum operates a specialized research library with academic publications and historical documents that enable deeper research into motherhood topics. This collection is often overlooked compared to the exhibitions themselves but offers substantial insights into the scholarly side of the subject.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 2011

Website: http://mommuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 40.77560,-73.94990

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46