National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Friday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday through Thursday 1-6-25 to 3-1-25)

Groups welcome!

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Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Hall!

📅 Saturday, March 8th, 6:30 PM 📍 The Hall – Now Reopening for the 2025 Season! Join us for a special evening featuring Dr. Antonia Novello, the first woman and first Hispanic Surgeon General of the United States (inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in...

Join the Hall for a Special Screening of Lilly – Based on the Life of Lilly Ledbetter

Reserve your tickets today! When a hard-working Alabama factory supervisor discovers that for 20 years she’s been earning only half of what men are paid while performing the same job — only because she is a woman — she begins a long journey to fight for justice....

An Open Door: Celebrating The Life and Influence of 2017 Inductee Dr. Temple Grandin

An Open Door is the forthcoming documentary that reflects on the influential life and work of 2017 inductee, Dr. Temple Grandin as a champion of the humane treatment of livestock, autism rights, and inclusive neurodiversity by employing her gifted insights from her...
[Image description] Nine inductees from our 2024-2025 class including Serena Williams, Patricia Bath, Ruby Bridges, Kimberle Crenshaw, Peggy McIntosh, Judith Plaskow, Loretta Ross, Sandy Stone, and Anna Wessels Williams

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...

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...

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...

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...

National Women’s Hall of Fame Announces Summer 2024 Exhibitions

The National Women’s Hall of Fame announces the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street traveling exhibition Voices and Votes: Democracy in America will be on view from July 12 to August 23. View the press release here. The exhibition is part of the Museum Association of...

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:...

National Women’s Hall of Fame to reopen to the public on May 25

The National Women's Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its much-anticipated reopening to the public on May 25, 2024. Following opening day, the museum will welcome visitors every Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The reopening of the National...

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Get Involved!

All donors who make gifts of $48 (or more) become National Women’s Hall of Fame members and are recognized as a part of the 1848 Society! Learn more about the 1848 Society membership program below.

Discover the Women of the Hall

Frances Perkins
Born 1880
Achievements: Government
1982 Inductee
Alice Hamilton
Born 1869
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Oprah Winfrey
Born 1954
Achievements: Arts, Business, Philanthropy
1994 Inductee
Dorothea Dix
Born 1802
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Muriel Siebert
Born 1928
Achievements: Business
1994 Inductee
Jacqueline Cochran
Born 1906
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Virginia Apgar
Born 1909
Achievements: Science
1995 Inductee
Jane Fonda
Born 1937
Achievements: Arts, Government, Humanities
2019 Inductee
Florence Sabin
Born 1871
Achievements: Science
1973 Inductee
Diane von Furstenberg
Born 1946
Achievements: Arts, Business
2019 Inductee
Barbara A. Mikulski
Born 1936
Achievements: Government
2011 Inductee
Billie Holiday
Born 1915
Achievements: Arts
2011 Inductee
Juliette Gordon Low
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Philippa Marrack
Born 1945
Achievements: Science
2015 Inductee
Pearl S. Buck
Born 1892
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Stephanie L. Kwolek
Born 1923
Achievements: Science
2003 Inductee
Martha Graham
Born 1894
Achievements: Arts
2015 Inductee
Sarah Deer
Born 1972
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Helen Murray Free
Born 1923
Achievements: Science
2011 Inductee
Louise Slaughter
Born 1929
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Born 1811
Achievements: Arts
1986 Inductee
Mary Putnam Jacobi
Born 1842
Achievements: Science
1993 Inductee
Susette La Flesche
Born 1854
Achievements: Humanities
1994 Inductee
Carlotta Walls LaNier
Born 1942
Achievements: Humanities
2015 Inductee
Flossie Wong-Staal
Born 1947
Achievements: Science
2019 Inductee

News & Events

Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Hall!

📅 Saturday, March 8th, 6:30 PM 📍 The Hall – Now Reopening for the 2025 Season! Join us for a special evening featuring Dr. Antonia Novello, the first woman and first Hispanic Surgeon General of the United States (inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in...

read more

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...

read more

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...

read more