National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Billie Holiday
Born 1915
Achievements: Arts
2011 Inductee
Angelina Grimké Weld
Born 1805
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Eleanor Smeal
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Ruby Bridges
Born 1954
Achievements: Humanities
2024 Inductee
Matilda Joslyn Gage
Born 1826
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Florence Sabin
Born 1871
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Nettie Stevens
Born 1861
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Born 1860
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Rosa Parks
Born 1913
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Coretta Scott King
Born 1927
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Clare Boothe Luce
Born 1903
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Myra Bradwell
Born 1831
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Susan Kelly-Dreiss
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Gloria Yerkovich
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Victoria Woodhull
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Mary Edwards Walker
Born 1832
Achievements: Philanthropy, Science
2000 Inductee
Leontine T.C. Kelly
Born 1920
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Bessie Coleman
Born 1892
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Frances Wisebart Jacobs
Born 1843
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Dorothy Height
Born 1912
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Mildred Cohn
Born 1913
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Elaine Roulet
Born 1930
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Linda G. Alvarado
Born 1951
Achievements: Business
2003 Inductee
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Born 1933
Achievements: Government
2002 Inductee
Helen Keller
Born 1880
Achievements: Education
1973 Inductee

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Latest Updates

An open letter to our Seneca Falls community

To our cherished Seneca Falls community,   News has broken, and by now you know that the National Women’s Hall of Fame plans to hold the 2024 Induction Ceremony in New York City in March. I knew...

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What is a hall of fame?

What is a hall of fame? I asked Google. “A hall of fame is a type of museum where people can see things relating to famous people who are connected with a particular area of activity.” I beg to...

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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

National Women’s Hall of Fame Announces Interim Director

We are thrilled to announce that Karen A. Macier has joined the National Women’s Hall of Fame as our Interim Director. Karen has dedicated her career to helping non-profits become more effective, sustainable, and mission-driven. She brings extensive experience from...

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Join the Hall in celebration of our newly renovated space

The National Women's Hall of Fame invites you to the grand opening ceremony for the second floor of our museum in Seneca Falls! A ribbon cutting and celebration will take place on July 12 from 4-6 PM. Guests will have the opportunity to explore two special exhibits:...

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