National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Maya Angelou
Born 1928
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Elizabeth Jane Cochran
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Faye Wattleton
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Born 1860
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Sandra Day O'Connor
Born 1930
Achievements: Government
1995 Inductee
Carlotta Walls LaNier
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Kathrine Switzer
Born 1947
Achievements: Athletics
2011 Inductee
Sheila E. Widnall
Born 1938
Achievements: Education, Government, Science
2003 Inductee
Bessie Smith
Born c.1894
Achievements: Arts
1984 Inductee
Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 Inductee
Rozanne L. Ridgway
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Louisa May Alcott
Born 1832
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Rachel Carson
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Linda Richards
Born 1841
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Judith Plaskow
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Patricia Roberts Harris
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Lillian Moller Gilbreth
Born 1878
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Nicole Malachowski
Born 1974
Achievements: Government
2019 Inductee
Dorothy H. Andersen
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Abby Kelley Foster
Born 1811
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Serena Williams
Born 1981
Achievements: Athletics, Business
2024 Inductee
Anna Wessels Williams
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Alice Paul
Born 1885
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Born 1806
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Edith Nourse Rogers
Born 1881
Achievements: Government
1998 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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