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!

Dorothy Day
Born 1897
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Eileen Collins
Born 1956
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Betty Friedan
Born 1921
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Dorothea Lange
Born 1895
Achievements: Arts
2003 Inductee
Nancy Pelosi
Born 1940
Achievements: Government
2013 Inductee
Katharine Graham
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts, Business
2002 Inductee
Katherine Johnson
Born 1918
Achievements: Science
2021 Inductee
Maria Tallchief
Born 1925
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Wilhelmina Cole Holladay
Born 1922
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1996 Inductee
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
1988 Inductee
Bessie Coleman
Born 1892
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Philippa Marrack
Born 1945
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Maya Y. Lin
Born 1959
Achievements: Arts
2005 Inductee
Edith Wharton
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts
1996 Inductee
Sarah Grimké
Born 1792
Achievements: Humanities
1998 Inductee
Billie Jean King
Born 1943
Achievements: Athletics
1990 Inductee
Antonia Novello
Born 1944
Achievements: Government, Science
1994 Inductee
Patricia A. Locke
Born 1928
Achievements: Education
2005 Inductee
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Born 1933
Achievements: Government
2002 Inductee
Bella Abzug
Born 1920
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Marian Anderson
Born 1897
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Dorothy Harrison Eustis
Born 1886
Achievements: Philanthropy
2011 Inductee
Maria Goeppert-Mayer
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1996 Inductee
Rosa Parks
Born 1913
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Mildred Robbins Leet
Born 1922
Achievements: Philanthropy
2003 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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