Open Call

Calling all young photographers and poets. enter the Shirley Baker open call and see your work exhibited in Museum in the Park.

Current Exhibition: Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story uses photography to offer a glimpse into life in conflict zones from three Iranian and Afghan women photographers who draw inspiration from their personal experiences.

Click here to find out more.

We’re now on Bluesky!

And we’re loving it!  Come and find us via the link below and let us know you’re there so we can follow you back.

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Celebrating Women in Photography Today – Together

Hundred Heroines is a unique contemporary museum and gallery dedicated to women in photography. We also have a comprehensive catalogue of online material, freely accessible.

Latest Posts

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18th February 2025

Photography & Protest: Women as Change Makers

Talk 20.03.25, Stroud. Part of our 2025 programme celebrating Women's History Month
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16th February 2025

Bertha Wehnert-Beckmann

The first German female commercial/professional photographer.
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14th February 2025

What a Woman can do with a Camera

Talk: 13.03.25, Stroud. Part of our 2025 programme celebrating Women's History Month
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1st February 2025

5 Historical Heroines born in February

Here are five pioneering women in photography to celebrate in February - from Vivian Maier to Corinne Day.
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20th January 2025

Shirley Baker

Shirley Baker (9th July 1932 - 21st September 2014) - pioneering street photographer of post-war Britain.
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15th January 2025

Exhibitions to see in 2025

A round-up of exhibitions around the globe to see in 2025.  Our micro-volunteers have been busy surfing the net for exhibitions from women photographers (and sometimes non-photographic exhibitions that look interesting!).
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