National Women’s Hall of Fame
1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls
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(Closed Sunday and Monday)
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Latest Updates
National Women’s Hall of Fame announces new funding to continue work at the Seneca Knitting Mill
NY Senators Schumer and Gillibrand championed efforts to ensure women’s stories have a home in the birthplace of Women’s Rights SENECA FALLS, NY... The National Women’s Hall of Fame is pleased to...
National Women’s Hall of Fame announces 2024 Inductees
Ten women will comprise the first class of Inductees to be honored at a nationally broadcast Induction Ceremony in New York City The National Women's Hall of Fame, the nation's first and oldest...
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...
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...
Why Do We Need A National Women’s Hall of Fame?
In 1969, Shirley Hartley was horrified to learn that less than 10% of the honorees in the Hall of Great Americans were women. This revelation ignited a movement to create a National Women's Hall of...
The Hall Launches 48 Hours for Equal Rights Giving Challenge
Seneca Falls, NY – In celebration of the 175th anniversary of the historic Seneca Falls Convention and its lasting impact on women's rights, the National...
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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 Summer 2024 Exhibitions
The National Women’s Hall of Fame announces the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street traveling exhibition Voices and Votes: Democracy in America will be on view from July 12 to August 23. View the press release here. The exhibition is part of the Museum Association of...
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:...
National Women’s Hall of Fame to reopen to the public on May 25
The National Women's Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its much-anticipated reopening to the public on May 25, 2024. Following opening day, the museum will welcome visitors every Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The reopening of the National...
National Women’s Hall of Fame announces new funding to continue work at the Seneca Knitting Mill
NY Senators Schumer and Gillibrand championed efforts to ensure women’s stories have a home in the birthplace of Women’s Rights SENECA FALLS, NY... The National Women’s Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that the FY24 appropriations bill signed into law this week...
National Women’s Hall of Fame announces 2024 Inductees
Ten women will comprise the first class of Inductees to be honored at a nationally broadcast Induction Ceremony in New York City The National Women's Hall of Fame, the nation's first and oldest nonprofit dedicated to honoring distinguished American women, is honored...