National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Grace Hopper
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Lucretia Mott
Born 1793
Achievements: Humanities
1983 Inductee
Linda Richards
Born 1841
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Felice N. Schwartz
Born 1925
Achievements: Business
1998 Inductee
Frances Oldham Kelsey
Born 1914
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Blanche Stuart Scott
Born 1889
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Betty Ford
Born 1918
Achievements: Humanities
2013 Inductee
Patsy Takemoto Mink
Born 1927
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Nancy Pelosi
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
2013 Inductee
Clare Boothe Luce
Born 1903
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Rozanne L. Ridgway
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Beatrice A. Hicks
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Henrietta Szold
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Gwendolyn Brooks
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Ruby Bridges
Born 1954
Achievements: Humanities
2024 Inductee
Barbara Holdridge
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Angela Davis
Born 1944
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Mother Marianne Cope
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Katharine Graham
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts, Business
2002 Inductee
Mildred Cohn
Born 1913
Achievements: Science
2009 Inductee
Kathrine Switzer
Born 1947
Achievements: Athletics
2011 Inductee
Judith L. Pipher
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Serena Williams
Born 1981
Achievements: Athletics, Business
2024 Inductee
Jeanne Holm
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
2000 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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