Museum of Motherhood, New York City

Name: Museum of Motherhood
Address: 401 E 84th St Lowr Level, New York City, 10028, United States
Telephone: (212) 452-9816

#198 among attractions in New York City

Museum, Shop, Event space

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of Motherhood, also known as M.O.M, was conceived in 2003 and first opened to the public on Main St. in Dobbs Ferry, NY with a small exhibition gallery. The focus of the museum is to explore and understand American mothers, fathers, and families. M.O.M. was founded under the non-profit Motherhood Foundation Inc. 501c3, and has participated in events throughout New York state, including a village-wide display called "The Moms of Rock" in Seneca Falls, home of the Suffragette Movement, as well as family activities each year at the Museum Mile Festival in New York City. ()

Established: 2003 (21 years ago)Visitors per year: 20 thous.Coordinates: 40°46'32"N, 73°56'60"W

Address

401 E 84th St Lowr LevelUpper Manhattan (Upper East Side)New York City 10028 United States

Contact

(212) 452-9816

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Day trips

Museum of Motherhood – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Motherhood?

Nearby attractions include Zion-St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, New York City (2 min walk), Yorkville, New York City (4 min walk), 86th Street, New York City (5 min walk), St. Monica Church, New York City (7 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Motherhood by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Motherhood:

Bus

1 Av/E 86 St • Lines: M15, M15-Sbs (4 min walk)
2 Av/E 84 St • Lines: M15 (5 min walk)

Metro

86th Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 5, 6, Q (8 min walk)
77th Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (14 min walk)