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.

Aimée Mullins
Born 1976
Achievements: Arts, Athletics, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Rachel Carson
Born 1907
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Jane Fonda
Born 1937
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities
2019 Inductee
Judith L. Pipher
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Jane Addams
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Wilma Mankiller
Born 1945
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Fanny Wright
Born 1795
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Mary A. Hallaren
Born 1907
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Diane von Furstenberg
Born 1946
Achievements: Arts, Business
2019 Inductee
Barbara A. Mikulski
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
2011 Inductee
Wilma Rudolph
Born 1940
Achievements: Athletics
1994 Inductee
Lillian Wald
Born 1867
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Oprah Winfrey
Born 1954
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Jacqueline Cochran
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Eudora Welty
Born 1909
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Jeannette Rankin
Born 1880
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Louise McManus
Born 1896
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Ethel Percy Andrus
Born 1884
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Faye Glenn Abdellah
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Julia Child
Born 1912
Achievements: Arts
2007 Inductee
Annie Jump Cannon
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Mary Barret Dyer
Born 1611
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Jane Cunningham Croly
Born 1829
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Ruth Fulton Benedict
Born 1887
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Gwendolyn Brooks
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts
1988 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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