National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Annie Jump Cannon
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Martha Matilda Harper
Born 1857
Achievements: Business
2003 Inductee
Faye Glenn Abdellah
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Harriet Tubman
Born c.1820
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
1988 Inductee
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Born 1815
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Swanee Hunt
Born 1950
Achievements: Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Katharine Graham
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts, Business
2002 Inductee
Florence Sabin
Born 1871
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Bella Abzug
Born 1920
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Sheila E. Widnall
Born 1938
Achievements: Education, Government, Science
2003 Inductee
Margaret Fuller
Born 1810
Achievements: Arts
1995 Inductee
Helen Hayes
Born 1900
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Belva Lockwood
Born 1830
Achievements: Government
1983 Inductee
Jane Cunningham Croly
Born 1829
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Wilma L. Vaught
Born 1930
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Indra Nooyi
Born 1955
Achievements: Business
2021 Inductee
Mary Lyon
Born 1797
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Nancy Pelosi
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
2013 Inductee
Leontine T.C. Kelly
Born 1920
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Billie Jean King
Born 1943
Achievements: Athletics
1990 Inductee
Jane Fonda
Born 1937
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities
2019 Inductee
Matilda Raffa Cuomo
Born 1931
Achievements: Education, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Louise Slaughter
Born 1929
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Martha Wright Griffiths
Born 1912
Achievements: Government
1993 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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