National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Ruth Colvin
Born 1916
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Mary Engle Pennington
Born 1872
Achievements: Science
2002 Inductee
Alice Waters
Born 1944
Achievements: Business, Education, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Eleanor Smeal
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Sarah Deer
Born 1972
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Aretha Franklin
Born 1942
Achievements: Arts
2020 Inductee
Amelia Earhart
Born 1897
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Katherine Siva Saubel
Born 1920
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Patsy Takemoto Mink
Born 1927
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Bella Abzug
Born 1920
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Frances Wisebart Jacobs
Born 1843
Achievements: Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Rita Rossi Colwell
Born 1934
Achievements: Science
2005 Inductee
Jane Cunningham Croly
Born 1829
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Madam C. J. Walker
Born 1867
Achievements: Business
1993 Inductee
Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Carter
Born 1926
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Mary "Mother" Harris Jones
Born 1837
Achievements: Humanities
1984 Inductee
Rosalyn S. Yalow
Born 1921
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
1988 Inductee
Ruby Bridges
Born 1954
Achievements: Humanities
2024 Inductee
Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 Inductee
Eileen Collins
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Mary Baker Eddy
Born 1821
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Clare Boothe Luce
Born 1903
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Aimée Mullins
Born 1976
Achievements: Arts, Athletics, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Gertrude Belle Elion
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
1991 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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