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.

Dorothea Dix
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Lillian Moller Gilbreth
Born 1878
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Born 1923
Achievements: Science
2003 Inductee
Dorothy Day
Born 1897
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Katharine Dexter McCormick
Born 1875
Achievements: Humanities, Philanthropy
1998 Inductee
Esther Peterson
Born 1906
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Margaret Chase Smith
Born 1897
Achievements: Government
1973 Inductee
Coretta Scott King
Born 1927
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Helen Murray Free
Born 1923
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Beatrice A. Hicks
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Florence Sabin
Born 1871
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Jeannette Rankin
Born 1880
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Ina May Gaskin
Born 1940
Achievements: Science
2013 Inductee
Emma Lazarus
Born 1849
Achievements: Arts
2009 Inductee
Victoria Woodhull
Born 1838
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Antoinette Blackwell
Born 1825
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Anna Howard Shaw
Born 1847
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Eleanor Roosevelt
Born 1884
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Wilma Rudolph
Born 1940
Achievements: Athletics
1994 Inductee
Ruth Colvin
Born 1916
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Juliette Gordon Low
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Maria Mitchell
Born 1818
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Myra Bradwell
Born 1831
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Margaret Mead
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
1976 Inductee
Blanche Stuart Scott
Born 1889
Achievements: Science
2005 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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