The National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls NY

*PLEASE NOTE, THE NATIONAL WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME WILL BE CLOSED FROM 10/19/26 – 11/17/26 FOR REMODELING.

Open Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

Groups welcome!

 

 

 

Learn more about the Inductees of 2026 

Marian Wright Edelman
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Kate Stoneman Inductee Photo
Kate Stoneman
Born 1841
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Aretha Franklin
Born 1942
Achievements: Arts
2020 Inductee
Linda Richards
Born 1841
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Mary A. Hallaren
Born 1907
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Jacqueline Cochran
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Catherine Filene Shouse Inductee Photo
Catherine Filene Shouse
Born 1896
Achievements: Arts, Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Aimée Mullins
Born 1976
Achievements: Arts, Athletics, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Lucille Ball
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Carter
Born 1926
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Katherine Johnson
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
2021 Inductee
Ethel Percy Andrus
Born 1884
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Dorothy H. Andersen
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Martha Wright Griffiths
Born 1912
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Geraldine Ferraro
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Lydia Maria Child
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Martha Matilda Harper
Born 1857
Achievements: Business
2003 Inductee
Myra Bradwell
Born 1831
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Laurie Spiegel
Born 1945
Achievements: Arts
2019 Inductee
Mother Marianne Cope
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Susan Solomon
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Emily Howland
Born 1827
Achievements: Humanities
2021 Inductee
Carlotta Walls LaNier
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Louisa May Alcott
Born 1832
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Elizabeth Bayley Seton
Born 1774
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee

Discover the Women of the Hall

A few exhibits at the National Women's Hall of Fame

News & Events

Thank you for joining us at Induction 2026!

Photos and Videos: Experience photos from the 2026 Induction Ceremony here. Special moments from Founders Day 2026 can be seen here. Watch a full recording of our ceremony here. See all acceptance speeches on the Hall's Youtube. Learn more about our class of 2026 ---...

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Join us on Sep 25 for Founders Day Celebrations

Everyone is invited to the National Women’s Hall of Fame for Founders Day! Join us Friday, September 25 in Seneca Falls as we continue the celebration of our 2026 Induction Class, honor the Founders of the National Women’s Hall of Fame, and celebrate the future of the...

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Remembering Inductee Gloria Steinem

The National Women’s Hall of Fame remembers Gloria Steinem, a 1993 Inductee whose words, work, and unwavering belief in equality helped change the world. Today, we honor Gloria in her own words.  “Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of...

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