Celebrate Women’s History Month in NYC 2026
Women’s History Month takes place throughout March, and in New York City it shows up through familiar places people already use and trust. Places like, local libraries, museums, and public spaces host talks, exhibits, and events that focus on women’s roles in the city’s history and culture. There is no single headline event. Instead, the month unfolds through many smaller moments across the city.
Here’s how Women’s History Month shows up around the city this March.
Women’s History Month in NYC
In New York City, the focus of this celebration stays on education, public history, and access. Events take place across all five boroughs and fit into existing calendars, with special programming celebrating women from the past, present, and future.
Most activity ties back to established institutions that add Women’s History Month events to their regular schedules.
New York Public Library
New York Public Library branches take part in Women’s History Month with public events scheduled throughout March. Most take the form of author talks or discussion based programs tied to women’s history.
Events are held throughout March and vary by location. Some are hosted at major research libraries and others at neighborhood branches. Many events are free, with registration required for select talks.
Museum of the City of New York
The Museum of the City of New York offers March events that focus on women who played key roles in the city’s past and present. These events connect to the museum’s exhibitions and research, with talks and digital events open to the public.
Brooklyn Museum
The Brooklyn Museum schedules March events tied to Women’s History Month. These include talks, performances, and gallery programs that focus on women artists and cultural history. Topics change each year, but the month consistently appears in the museum’s March calendar.
NYC Parks and Public Space Events
NYC Parks hosts Women’s History Month events across the city, including ranger-led talks and outdoor learning sessions. These programs focus on women connected to environmental work, science, and local history.
Events take place in multiple parks throughout March, and those details are shared on the city’s parks calendar.
Women’s History Month in New York City takes place through museums, libraries, parks, and community spaces that people already know. Across March, the city offers many ways to engage with women’s stories through familiar institutions.
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