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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Opening Times

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

Now Open

Done Doing Time

Our new contemporary exhibition showcasing Hinda Schuman’s work from two series: Done Doing Time and Halfway Home.

Exhibition Details

Holiday Opening Times

The museum is closing for the holiday at 16:00 on Saturday 13 December and re-opening at 11:00 on Thursday 8 January 2026. Groups and private visits still available by arrangement – email hello@hundredheroines.org.

Nailsworth in the snow (1904)

Advent Calendar

A festive countdown of photos, facts and inspiration behind each snowflake.

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Our Youth Programme

Empowering young people to explore photography as a tool for self-expression and social change.

More about the Youth Programme
8 January 18:30-20;30

Joyful Women Collective

Next meeting, where joyful creativity helps support our youth programme.

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Featured Posts

Front PageHHBLogHistorical Heroines
8th December 2025

Astrid Kirchherr (1938-2020)

German photographer Astrid Kirchherr known for her work with the Beatles.
PlanetHeroines
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Front PageHHBLogSitters
12th November 2025

Framed By Men

Miss Psyche Altham, photographed by Yevonde, was a woman of great talent and skill, yet the accompanying text frames her only as a charming addition to her fiancé's ennobled family.
Del Barrett
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FeaturedFront PageMuseum EventsPoisoned FuturesProgrammeYouth ExhibitionYouth Project
11th November 2025

OL1: A Right to Roam

Until 13 December: Youth Programme Exhibition by Ruby Harrison that explores an event that would reshape the cultural and legal landscape of the British countryside.
Del Barrett
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They Honor Their Sons by Lisette ModelFeaturedFront PageHHBLogHistorical HeroinesHPBlog
10th November 2025

Lisette Model

Shaped post-War American photography even while under the watchful eye of the FBI
Becky Handley
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Ana Mendieta. UntitledFront PageHistorical HeroinesLHBlogWomen in Film
9th November 2025

Ana Mendieta

Born 18th November 1948. Ana Mendieta was a Cuban-American performance artist, filmmaker, sculptor, and painter known for her ‘earth-body’ artwork.
Katherine Riley
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FeaturedFront PageYouth Project
30th October 2025

Mask-Making

Film by Lisl Ponger from her mask-making workshop with A-Level students
PlanetHeroines
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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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