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.

Billie Jean King
Born 1943
Achievements: Athletics
1990 Inductee
Barbara A. Mikulski
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
2011 Inductee
Ruth Patrick
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Winona LaDuke
Born 1959
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Aretha Franklin
Born 1942
Achievements: Arts
2020 Inductee
Marian Wright Edelman
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Gertrude Belle Elion
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
1991 Inductee
Betty Bone Schiess
Born 1923
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Helen Stephens
Born 1918
Achievements: Athletics
1993 Inductee
Lucretia Mott
Born 1793
Achievements: Humanities
1983 Inductee
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Born 1921
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Bella Abzug
Born 1920
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Emily Dickinson
Born 1830
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Mary Edwards Walker
Born 1832
Achievements: Philanthropy, Science
2000 Inductee
Mary Putnam Jacobi
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Nettie Stevens
Born 1861
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Alice Evans
Born 1881
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Joan Ganz Cooney
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts, Business, Education
1998 Inductee
Mary Engle Pennington
Born 1872
Achievements: Science
2002 Inductee
Paulina Kellogg Wright Davis
Born 1813
Achievements: Humanities
2002 Inductee
Gloria Allred
Born 1941
Achievements: Business, Government
2019 Inductee
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Born 1926
Achievements: Science
2007 Inductee
Rose O'Neill
Born 1874
Achievements:
2019 Inductee
Jane Fonda
Born 1937
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities
2019 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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