National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

 

The National Women’s Hall of Fame will be OPEN July 5th from 1 – 6 pm and CLOSED July 5th.

Mae Jemison
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Born 1926
Achievements: Science
2007 Inductee
Peggy McIntosh
Born 1934
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Dorothy Height
Born 1912
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Mary Lyon
Born 1797
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Frances Oldham Kelsey
Born 1914
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Nancy Pelosi
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
2013 Inductee
Jean Kilbourne
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Florence Ellinwood Allen
Born 1884
Achievements: Government
2005 Inductee
Mary Edwards Walker
Born 1832
Achievements: Philanthropy, Science
2000 Inductee
Ella Grasso
Born 1919
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Rachel Carson
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Blanche Stuart Scott
Born 1889
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Betty Ford
Born 1918
Achievements: Humanities
2013 Inductee
Kate Stoneman
Born 1841
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Ruth Patrick
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Mary Harriman Rumsey
Born 1881
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Dorothy H. Andersen
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Wilhelmina Cole Holladay
Born 1922
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1996 Inductee
Harriet Williams Russell Strong
Born 1844
Achievements: Business
2001 Inductee
Jane Cunningham Croly
Born 1829
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Mary Cassatt
Born 1844
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Chien-Shiung Wu
Born 1912
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Eleanor K. Baum
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Rita Rossi Colwell
Born 1934
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee

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A Statement From the Hall

For over fifty years, the National Women's Hall of Fame has shone a spotlight on women who have shaped our society. This election cycle has been a testament to the power of women, both as voters and...

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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

Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Hall!

📅 Saturday, March 8th, 6:30 PM 📍 The Hall – Now Reopening for the 2025 Season! Join us for a special evening featuring Dr. Antonia Novello, the first woman and first Hispanic Surgeon General of the United States (inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in...

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Celebrating 2024 with Gratitude to All Who Support the Hall!

The National Women’s Hall of Fame is proud to reflect on 2024—a year of celebrating and preserving the achievements of women who’ve shaped history. From impactful exhibits to inspiring events, we’ve taken bold steps to amplify women’s voices and legacies. Highlights...

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