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!

Flossie Wong-Staal
Born 1947
Achievements: Science
2019 Inductee
Faye Wattleton
Born 1943
Achievements: Humanities
1993 Inductee
Clare Boothe Luce
Born 1903
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Emma Smith DeVoe
Born 1848
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Mildred Robbins Leet
Born 1922
Achievements: Philanthropy
2003 Inductee
Mary Cassatt
Born 1844
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Constance Baker Motley
Born 1921
Achievements: Government
1993 Inductee
Temple Grandin
Born 1947
Achievements: Education, Humanities, Science
2017 Inductee
Muriel Siebert
Born 1928
Achievements: Business
1994 Inductee
Catherine East
Born 1916
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Alice Hamilton
Born 1869
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Anne Dallas Dudley
Born 1876
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Virginia Apgar
Born 1909
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Madeleine Korbel Albright
Born 1937
Achievements: Government
1998 Inductee
Amelia Bloomer
Born 1818
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Lydia Maria Child
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
2001 Inductee
Janet D. Rowley
Born 1925
Achievements: Science
2017 Inductee
Beatrice A. Hicks
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Eleanor K. Baum
Born 1940
Achievements: Education, Science
2007 Inductee
Paulina Kellogg Wright Davis
Born 1813
Achievements: Humanities
2002 Inductee
Octavia E. Butler
Born 1947
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Allucquére Rosanne Stone
Born 1936
Achievements: Arts, Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Marian Anderson
Born 1897
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Winona LaDuke
Born 1959
Achievements: Humanities
2007 Inductee
Esther Peterson
Born 1906
Achievements: Humanities
1993 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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