National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Matilda Joslyn Gage
Born 1826
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Florence Sabin
Born 1871
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Shannon W. Lucid
Born 1943
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Joy Harjo
Born 1951
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Georgia O'Keeffe
Born 1887
Achievements: Arts
1993 Inductee
Lilly Ledbetter
Born 1938
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori
Born 1896
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Louise McManus
Born 1896
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Mary Baker Eddy
Born 1821
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Patricia Bath
Born 1942
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Allie B. Latimer
Born 1931
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Anne Dallas Dudley
Born 1876
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Jean Kilbourne
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Louisa May Alcott
Born 1832
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Emily Dickinson
Born 1830
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Bessie Coleman
Born 1892
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Bernice Resnick Sandler
Born 1928
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Ellen Swallow Richards
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Sophia Smith
Born 1796
Achievements: Education, Philanthropy
2000 Inductee
Martha Wright Griffiths
Born 1912
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Beverly Sills
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Philippa Marrack
Born 1945
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Mary Edwards Walker
Born 1832
Achievements: Philanthropy, Science
2000 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Anna Howard Shaw
Born 1847
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee

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Hall Mourns Bernice “Bunny” Sandler

Bernice Resnick Sandler Dr. Bernice “Bunny” Sandler, the “Godmother of Title IX,” died peacefully at her home in Washington, DC, on Saturday January 5, 2019. She was 90. A high-spirited and highly...

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Help Us Honor the Women Who Shape Our World

Every story we tell, every name we enshrine, every young mind we inspire—it all starts with support from people like you.

Your donation to the National Women’s Hall of Fame helps preserve and share the legacies of American women whose courage, vision, and leadership have transformed our history. From groundbreaking exhibits to educational programs that empower future generations, your gift fuels our mission to honor the past and light the way forward.

Give today. Because every woman’s story deserves to be heard—and remembered.

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News & Events

Giving Tuesday Now Contest

Hey kids—have you ever thought about which one of our Inductees inspires you the most? It's so hard to choose just one! We would like you to write an essay or draw a picture of an Inductee who inspires you and describe why she is inspiring. To participate, use one of...

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Children’s Learning Activities

Families come from all over the country to spend their day learning about the female leaders at the National Women's Hall of Fame. To ensure that the learning about these great women continues, we are providing online activities for families, students, and educators....

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Fall Street Location is Closed

We will reopen at 1 Canal St in early summer of 2020. Check back for details or follow us on social media. We look forward to welcoming you to our new space!

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