Reproductive Rights Buttons, c. 1980s. Photo: Erik Gould
Museums & GalleriesMidtown West
Designing Motherhood: Things that Make and Break Our Births
Oct 4, 2025 - Mar 15, 2026
Daily Except Mon
Description
This exhibit explores the intersection of motherhood, capitalism and design, and how design shapes reproductive health. More than 250 manufactured products, medical devices and tools, graphic materials and contemporary artworks take center stage, with one gallery dedicated to the mass-marketing of safety to new parents.
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Museums
Contemporary Collections
Decorative & Folk Art
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Open and/or Closed Captioned
Assistive Listening System
Sign Language Interpretation
Amenities
Has Restaurant Amenity
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