National Women’s Hall of Fame

1 Canal Street, Seneca Falls

Tuesday – Saturday

11am – 4pm

(Closed Sunday and Monday)

Groups welcome! 

Anne Dallas Dudley
Born 1876
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Amelia Bloomer
Born 1818
Achievements: Humanities
1995 Inductee
Elizabeth Bayley Seton
Born 1774
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Marian Anderson
Born 1897
Achievements: Arts
1973 Inductee
Emma Hart Willard
Born 1787
Achievements: Education
2013 Inductee
Nicole Malachowski
Born 1974
Achievements: Government
2019 Inductee
Sally Ride
Born 1951
Achievements: Science
1988 Inductee
Serena Williams
Born 1981
Achievements: Athletics, Business
2024 Inductee
Laurie Spiegel
Born 1945
Achievements: Arts
2019 Inductee
Leontine T.C. Kelly
Born 1920
Achievements: Humanities
2000 Inductee
Katharine Dexter McCormick
Born 1875
Achievements: Humanities, Philanthropy
1998 Inductee
Diane von Furstenberg
Born 1946
Achievements: Arts, Business
2019 Inductee
Shannon W. Lucid
Born 1943
Achievements: Science
1998 Inductee
Lucretia Mott
Born 1793
Achievements: Humanities
1983 Inductee
Victoria Jackson
Born 1955
Achievements: Business, Philanthropy
2017 Inductee
Mary Lyon
Born 1797
Achievements: Education
1993 Inductee
Sonia Sotomayor
Born 1954
Achievements: Education, Government
2019 Inductee
Elizabeth Jane Cochran
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts
1998 Inductee
Martha Graham
Born 1894
Achievements: Arts
2015 Inductee
Juliette Gordon Low
Born 1860
Achievements: Humanities
1979 Inductee
Ella Fitzgerald
Born 1917
Achievements: Arts
1995 Inductee
Marian de Forest
Born 1864
Achievements: Arts, Humanities
2001 Inductee
Linda G. Alvarado
Born 1951
Achievements: Business
2003 Inductee
Ina May Gaskin
Born 1940
Achievements: Science
2013 Inductee
Carol A. Mutter
Born 1945
Achievements: Government, Humanities
2017 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

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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