National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

 

Note: The Hall will be closed for an event on 9/27/25

 

Groups welcome!

Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 Inductee
Carrie Chapman Catt
Born 1859
Achievements: Humanities
1982 Inductee
Constance Baker Motley
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Born 1806
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Willa Cather
Born 1873
Achievements: Arts
1988 Inductee
Betty Bumpers
Born 1925
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Grace Hopper
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1994 Inductee
Henrietta Lacks
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2020 Inductee
Judy Chicago
Born 1939
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Faye Glenn Abdellah
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Karen DeCrow
Karen DeCrow
Born 1937
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2009 Inductee
Rosalyn S. Yalow
Born 1921
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Born 1921
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Anne Hutchinson
Born 1591
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Mary Burnett Talbert
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2005 Inductee
Rose O'Neill
Born 1874
Achievements:
2019 Inductee
Geraldine Ferraro
Born 1935
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Muriel Siebert
Born 1928
Achievements: Business
1994 Inductee
Emily Howell Warner
Born 1939
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Marian Wright Edelman
Born 1939
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Ida Tarbell
Born 1857
Achievements: Arts
2000 Inductee
Mary Lyon
Born 1797
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Margaret Sanger
Born 1879
Achievements: Humanities
1981 Inductee
Sandra Day O'Connor
Born 1930
Achievements: Government
1995 Inductee
Diane von Furstenberg
Born 1946
Achievements: Arts, Business
2019 Inductee

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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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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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