National Women's Hall of Fame - Seneca Falls, NY - Honoring the Contributions of American Women

The National Women's Hall of Fame is located at 76 Fall Street in Seneca Falls, New York. The National Women's Hall of Fame was originally established in 1969 at the location of the 1948 Women's Rights Convention. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to honor American women who have made valuable contributions that have helped to develop the country in one of the following fields: government, arts, business, philanthropy, science, athletics, education, or humanities.

American women are inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame using a national honors selection process. Women are selected based on the social, cultural, or economic effect their contribution has had on society. The enduring value of their achievement or achievements is also taken into consideration.

Until 1979, National Women's Hall of Fame was located at Eisenhower College. In 1979, the organization purchased a bank building that was located in the Seneca Falls Historic District. The bank building was renovated in order to make it the permanent home of the National Women's Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame's permanent exhibits, offices, and historic artifacts were then moved to this location.

The National Women's Hall of Fame is a nonprofit membership organization. It obtains its funding through donations, admissions fees, gift shop sales, and membership enrollments. The admission fee for adults is $3 per adult. Admission for students and seniors is $1.50. The family rate for admission is $7. Children under 5 years of age are admitted free of charge. Organization members also receive free admission. Group rates are available. School groups and children's organizations should call the Hall of Fame's office to determine group rates. To schedule a tour or set up special activities, interested parties should call 315-568-8060 between 9:30am and 4:00pm Monday through Friday.

The hours of operation for the National Women's Hall of Fame vary. From May through September, the Hall of Fame is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Sundays from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. From October through April, regular hours of operation are Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00am to 5:00pm. The gallery is closed in January, but group tours are still accepted, provided two weeks' notice is given.

In addition to monetary donations to help support the National Women's Hall of Fame, the Hall of Fame uses volunteers as docents and operations assistants in the gift shop and in the research center.

The Hall of Fame inducts both living women and deceased. United States citizenship is a requirement for all inductees. Currently, the total number of women inducted into the Hall of Fame is 236. Each year, there is an Induction Weekend wherein the newest inductees are announced. Tickets for Induction Weekend are required. Individuals can nominate someone for induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame by filling out a nomination form and returning it to the Hall of Fame.

Additional information about the National Women's Hall of Fame can be obtained by calling 315-568-8060. Information regarding nominations can also be obtained by calling the same number.