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.

Rita Rossi Colwell
Born 1934
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Janet D. Rowley
Born 1925
Achievements: Science
2017 Inductee
Ruth Fulton Benedict
Born 1887
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Mary Harriman Rumsey
Born 1881
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Judith Plaskow
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Linda Richards
Born 1841
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Edith Nourse Rogers
Born 1881
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Ina May Gaskin
Born 1940
Achievements: Science
2013 Inductee
Shirley Chisholm
Born 1924
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Rosa Parks
Born 1913
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Lillian Wald
Born 1867
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Mary Lyon
Born 1797
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Born 1906
Achievements: Arts, Science
1996 Inductee
Jacqueline Cochran
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Carrie Chapman Catt
Born 1859
Achievements: Humanities
1982 Inductee
Patricia Schroeder
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
1995 Inductee
Grace Hopper
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Betty Bone Schiess
Born 1923
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Kimberlé Crenshaw
Born 1959
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Eleanor K. Baum
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Matilda Joslyn Gage
Born 1826
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Althea Gibson
Born 1927
Achievements: Athletics
2001 Inductee
Toni Morrison
Born 1931
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2020 Inductee
Clara Barton
Born 1821
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Ellen Swallow Richards
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 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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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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