Welcome to the
Hundred Heroines Museum

Contemporary gallery and museum dedicated to women in photography. We have a vibrant space for exhibitions and events that prompt important conversations and inspire action.

Unit 19, Nailsworth Mills, Avening Road, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, GL6 0BS

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11:00 – 16:00 Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays.
Other times by arrangement – email hello@hundredheroines.org

June 2025

Happy Pride Month!

We’re celebrating Pride 25 with a selection of LGBTQ+ highlights from our online resources

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Next exhibition (opens 13 June)

Poisoned Futures?

Featuring Gulshan Khan, Laura El-Tantawy and Lisl Ponger. For every act of so-called progress, there is a consequence unfolding somewhere else. Exploring the complex global entanglements of climate change, environmental justice and human survival. Stay tuned for details. Image © Gulshan Khan.

Coming Soon

Art Garden

Exciting news! Thanks to a grant from Nailsworth Town Council, we’re creating a brand new Art Garden in Mortimer Gardens!

14, 15, 21 & 22 June

SVA Open Studios

Excited to be part of SVA Open Studios this year.  Come by and say hello!

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New Arrival

In the Library

New arrival for the library – Maryam Firuzi’s exquisite book “Before our Chance to Watch Ends”.

Featured Posts

Black and white photograph. Lancelot, dressed in chainmail, holds his lover Guinevere, who leans her head against his chest. She is dressed in a pale coloured smock dress.Front PageHistorical HeroinesHPBlogLHBlogListicle
1st June 2025

5 Historical Heroines born in June

Here are five pioneering women in photography to celebrate in the month of June - from Marion Post Wolcott to Florence Henri.
Katherine Riley
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31st May 2025

Clementina Hawarden

Lady Clementina Hawarden (1822-1865) was a prolific amateur photographer, best known for taking portraits of her daughters
Del Barrett
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Self portrait (in robe with masks attached) © Claude Cahun. Courtesy of the Jersey Heritage CollectionsFeaturedFront PageHistorical HeroinesHPBlogPride 2024
30th May 2025

Hidden Histories: Claude Cahun

For Claude, exploring the limits of male & female identities was not merely a critique of societal gender norms, but rather a highly introspective endeavour
Gabby Kynoch
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15th April 2025

Solveig Lund

Norwegian portrait photographer, active late 1890s early 1900s
Del Barrett
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1st April 2025

Penny Tweedie

British photojournalist Penelope Anne (Penny) Tweedie (1940-2011) covered the major political and humanitarian issues of the 60s and 70s with fearless and compassionate images.
Del Barrett
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Woman with brown curly hair, smiling wearing a yellow jumper.Front PageHistorical HeroinesHPBlogLHBlog
18th March 2025

Claire Aho

Known as ‘the Grand Old Lady of Finnish Photography’, Claire Aho was a pioneer of editorial photography recognised for her innovative use of colour techniques
Gabby Kynoch
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Support Us

Donate

Only with the support of donations will we be able to continue our mission: connecting the public with the work of incredible women. Your money will go towards events, exhibitions and running Bootcamp.

Volunteer

Like all charities, Hundred Heroines can only survive with the support of volunteers. From writing content for our site to being our biggest advocates, find out how you can become an essential part of Hundred Heroines.

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