National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Sophia Smith
Born 1796
Achievements: Education, Philanthropy
2000 Inductee
Emma Lazarus
Born 1849
Achievements: Arts
2009 Inductee
Mae Jemison
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Rose O'Neill
Born 1874
Achievements:
2019 Inductee
Anne Dallas Dudley
Born 1876
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Louisa May Alcott
Born 1832
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Gloria Steinem
Born 1934
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Victoria Woodhull
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Clara Barton
Born 1821
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Rebecca Talbot Perkins
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Sandra Day O'Connor
Born 1930
Achievements: Government
1995 Inductee
Harriet Tubman
Born c.1820
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Louise Bourgeois
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts
2009 Inductee
Ruth Fulton Benedict
Born 1887
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Wilma Mankiller
Born 1945
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Elizabeth Blackwell
Born 1821
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Born 1923
Achievements: Science
2003 Inductee
Flossie Wong-Staal
Born 1947
Achievements: Science
2019 Inductee
Lucille Ball
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Louise McManus
Born 1896
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Jane Cunningham Croly
Born 1829
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Mary A. Hallaren
Born 1907
Achievements: Government
1996 Inductee
Crystal Eastman
Born 1881
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Ellen Swallow Richards
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Born 1906
Achievements: Arts, Science
1996 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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