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.

Maggie Kuhn
Born 1905
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Allie B. Latimer
Born 1931
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Maria Goeppert-Mayer
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1996 Inductee
Judith Plaskow
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Florence Wald
Born 1916
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Barbara A. Mikulski
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
2011 Inductee
Pearl S. Buck
Born 1892
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Carrie Chapman Catt
Born 1859
Achievements: Humanities
1982 Inductee
Lucille Ball
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Nicole Malachowski
Born 1974
Achievements: Government
2019 Inductee
Lucy Stone
Born 1818
Achievements: Humanities
1986 Inductee
Barbara Hillary
Born 1931
Achievements: Athletics
2020 Inductee
Betty Bumpers
Born 1925
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Born 1947
Achievements: Government
2005 Inductee
Florence B. Seibert
Born 1897
Achievements: Science
1990 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Sheila E. Widnall
Born 1938
Achievements: Education, Government, Science
2003 Inductee
Janet Reno
Born 1938
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Mary Cassatt
Born 1844
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Katherine Siva Saubel
Born 1920
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Charlotte Anne Bunch
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1996 Inductee
Aretha Franklin
Born 1942
Achievements: Arts
2020 Inductee
Ella Baker
Born 1903
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Patricia Roberts Harris
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Janet D. Rowley
Born 1925
Achievements: Science
2017 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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Passing of 2011 Inductee Dr. Loretta C. Ford

The National Women's Hall of Fame is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 2011 Inductee Dr. Loretta C. Ford. As an internationally renowned nursing leader, Dr. Ford is best known for co-founding the nurse practitioner model through her studies on the nurse’s...

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