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!

Amelia Earhart
Born 1897
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Karen DeCrow
Karen DeCrow
Born 1937
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2009 Inductee
Jane Addams
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1973 Inductee
Mary Mahoney
Born 1845
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Born 1862
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
1988 Inductee
Rebecca Talbot Perkins
Born 1866
Achievements: Humanities
2009 Inductee
Mary Cassatt
Born 1844
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Maria Goeppert-Mayer
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1996 Inductee
Matilda Joslyn Gage
Born 1826
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Beverly Sills
Born 1929
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Faye Glenn Abdellah
Born 1919
Achievements: Science
2000 Inductee
Lucille Ball
Born 1911
Achievements: Arts, Business
2001 Inductee
Catherine Filene Shouse
Born 1896
Achievements: Arts, Philanthropy
2007 Inductee
Anna Jacobson Schwartz
Born 1915
Achievements: Business
2013 Inductee
Bernice Resnick Sandler
Born 1928
Achievements: Education, Humanities
2013 Inductee
Chien-Shiung Wu
Born 1912
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Barbara Iglewski
Born 1938
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Carol A. Mutter
Born 1945
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2017 Inductee
Florence Wald
Born 1916
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Emma Hart Willard
Born 1787
Achievements: Education
2013 Inductee
Judy Chicago
Born 1939
Achievements: Arts
2021 Inductee
Indra Nooyi
Born 1955
Achievements: Business
2021 Inductee
Florence Sabin
Born 1871
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Leontine T.C. Kelly
Born 1920
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Clare Boothe Luce
Born 1903
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities, Philanthropy
2017 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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