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.

Philippa Marrack
Born 1945
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Jeannette Rankin
Born 1880
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Faye Wattleton
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Eleanor Roosevelt
Born 1884
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Rosalyn S. Yalow
Born 1921
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Dorothy Day
Born 1897
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Margaret Fuller
Born 1810
Achievements: Arts
1995 Inductee
Margaret Sanger
Born 1879
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Mercy Otis Warren
Born 1728
Achievements: Arts
2002 Inductee
Toni Morrison
Born 1931
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2020 Inductee
Elizabeth Jane Cochran
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Maria Goeppert-Mayer
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1996 Inductee
Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 Inductee
Ella Baker
Born 1903
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Carrie Chapman Catt
Born 1859
Achievements: Humanities
1982 Inductee
Angela Davis
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Clare Boothe Luce
Born 1903
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Shannon W. Lucid
Born 1943
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Nicole Malachowski
Born 1974
Achievements: Government
2019 Inductee
Beatrice A. Hicks
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Dorothea Dix
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Ruby Bridges
Born 1954
Achievements: Humanities
2024 Inductee
Diane von Furstenberg
Born 1946
Achievements: Arts, Business
2019 Inductee
Karen DeCrow
Karen DeCrow
Born 1937
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2009 Inductee
Emily Howland
Born 1827
Achievements: Humanities
2021 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.

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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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