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.

Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 Inductee
Mary Barret Dyer
Born 1611
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Alice Hamilton
Born 1869
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Born 1923
Achievements: Science
2003 Inductee
Joy Harjo
Born 1951
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Felice N. Schwartz
Born 1925
Achievements: Business
1998 Inductee
Lilly Ledbetter
Born 1938
Achievements: Humanities
2011 Inductee
Mildred Robbins Leet
Born 1922
Achievements: Philanthropy
2003 Inductee
Patsy Takemoto Mink
Born 1927
Achievements: Government
2003 Inductee
Dorothy H. Andersen
Born 1901
Achievements: Science
2001 Inductee
Loretta C. Ford
Born 1920
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Emma Smith DeVoe
Born 1848
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Zora Neale Hurston
Born 1891
Achievements: Arts
1994 Inductee
Sacagawea / Sacajawea / Sakakawea
Born c.1788
Achievements: Humanities
2003 Inductee
Donna E. Shalala
Born 1941
Achievements: Education, Government
2011 Inductee
Dorothy Height
Born 1912
Achievements: Education, Humanities
1993 Inductee
Mary Lyon
Born 1797
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Katharine Graham
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts, Business
2002 Inductee
Peggy McIntosh
Born 1934
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2024 Inductee
Rose O'Neill
Born 1874
Achievements:
2019 Inductee
Sheila E. Widnall
Born 1938
Achievements: Education, Government, Science
2003 Inductee
Patricia Bath
Born 1942
Achievements: Science
2024 Inductee
Myra Bradwell
Born 1831
Achievements: Government
1994 Inductee
Ina May Gaskin
Born 1940
Achievements: Science
2013 Inductee
Mary Breckinridge
Born 1881
Achievements: Science
1995 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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