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.

Annie Dodge Wauneka
Born 1910
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Maggie Kuhn
Born 1905
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Lorraine Hansberry
Born 1930
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Betty Friedan
Born 1921
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Louise McManus
Born 1896
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Katherine Siva Saubel
Born 1920
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Nicole Malachowski
Born 1974
Achievements: Government
2019 Inductee
Shannon W. Lucid
Born 1943
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Aretha Franklin
Born 1942
Achievements: Arts
2020 Inductee
Annie Oakley
Born 1860
Achievements: Arts
1993 Inductee
Mary Baker Eddy
Born 1821
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Beverly Sills
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Ella Fitzgerald
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts
1995 Inductee
Helen LaKelly Hunt
Born 1949
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Born 1947
Achievements: Government
2005 Inductee
Susan B. Anthony
Born 1820
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Helen Keller
Born 1880
Achievements: Education
1973 Inductee
Allucquére Rosanne Stone
Born 1936
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Tenley Albright
Born 1935
Achievements: Athletics, Science
2015 Inductee
Indra Nooyi
Born 1955
Achievements: Business
2021 Inductee
Maya Angelou
Born 1928
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Linda G. Alvarado
Born 1951
Achievements: Business
2003 Inductee
Felice N. Schwartz
Born 1925
Achievements: Business
1998 Inductee
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
1988 Inductee
Margaret Fuller
Born 1810
Achievements: Arts
1995 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

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 as political candidates, to impact the future of our country. We...

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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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