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.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Born 1890
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Patricia Bath
Born 1942
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Wilma L. Vaught
Born 1930
Achievements: Government
2000 Inductee
Loretta Ross
Born 1953
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Maria Mitchell
Born 1818
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Edith Wharton
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Ruby Bridges
Born 1954
Achievements: Humanities
2024 Inductee
Fannie Lou Hamer
Born 1917
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias
Born 1911
Achievements: Athletics
1976 Inductee
Annie Jump Cannon
Born 1863
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Joan Ganz Cooney
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts, Business, Education
1998 Inductee
Marian Anderson
Born 1897
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Born 1806
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Julia Ward Howe
Born 1819
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Lorraine Hansberry
Born 1930
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Jane Addams
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Julia Child
Born 1912
Achievements: Arts
2007 Inductee
Maya Y. Lin
Born 1959
Achievements: Arts
2005 Inductee
Jeannette Rankin
Born 1880
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Emma Lazarus
Born 1849
Achievements: Arts
2009 Inductee
Bella Abzug
Born 1920
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Kate Millett
Born 1934
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Carlotta Walls LaNier
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Sonia Sotomayor
Born 1954
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Allucquére Rosanne Stone
Born 1936
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2024 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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