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.

Nancy Brinker
Born 1946
Achievements: Philanthropy
2015 Inductee
Madam C. J. Walker
Born 1867
Achievements: Business
1993 Inductee
Victoria Woodhull
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Tenley Albright
Born 1935
Achievements: Athletics, Science
2015 Inductee
Allie B. Latimer
Born 1931
Achievements: Government
2009 Inductee
Emma Hart Willard
Born 1787
Achievements: Education
2013 Inductee
Patricia Roberts Harris
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Mercy Otis Warren
Born 1728
Achievements: Arts
2002 Inductee
Gwendolyn Brooks
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Elizabeth Blackwell
Born 1821
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Anne Sullivan
Born 1866
Achievements: Education
2003 Inductee
Leontine T.C. Kelly
Born 1920
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Emily Howell Warner
Born 1939
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Ernestine Louise Potowski Rose
Born 1810
Achievements: Humanities
1996 Inductee
Judy Chicago
Born 1939
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Ethel Percy Andrus
Born 1884
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Fanny Wright
Born 1795
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Janet Reno
Born 1938
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Rozanne L. Ridgway
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Lorraine Hansberry
Born 1930
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Flossie Wong-Staal
Born 1947
Achievements: Science
2019 Inductee
Jane Addams
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Lucille Ball
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Maria Mitchell
Born 1818
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Matilda Raffa Cuomo
Born 1931
Achievements: Education, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
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.

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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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