Beyond Suffrage: A Century of New York Women in Politics (on view through August 5) traces a century of women’s political activism in New York City from the struggle to win the vote, through the 20th century, and into our own times. Join us for a series of programs inspired by the exhibition that examine how women continue to redefine their roles, both inside and outside of government. 

From tailored suit to paper dress to secondhand couture and back again—the world of fashion in the 1960s was turned on its head as its traditions were challenged, rejected, and reimagined for the restless next generation. Inspired by our exhibition, Mod New York: Fashion Takes a Trip (on view through April 1, 2018), join us for a series of programs exploring the full arc of 1960s fashion, shedding new light on a period marked by tremendous and daring stylistic diversity.

What can New Yorkers do to respond to the crisis of climate change? And how can we reimagine our relationship to the complex natural systems that sustain us? In this new series of conversations, leading voices and thinkers in the field propose how New York can adapt – and even thrive – as a coastal city in an age of rising waters.  

Experience an exhibition with a curator! On select dates, Museum staff will personally guide you through an exhibition they curated. These intimate tours delve deep into the past, present, and future of New York City with those who know it best. Ask questions, give feedback, and learn something new with your fellow New Yorkers (or New Yorkers at heart.)   

Free! Join the Museum of the City of New York and the New York Academy of Medicine for a series of three talks examining key battles over women’s ability to control their bodies, health choices, and fertility. Developed with support from Humanities New York.

Get Me Out: Childbirth in Early 20^th Century NYC
Tuesday, August 22, 6:30 pm at the New York Academy of Medicine