Welcome to the
Hundred Heroines Museum

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

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.

Opening Times

11:00 – 16:00 Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays

Other times by arrangement – email hello@hundredheroines.org

Opening 7 March 2026

Colour Me Modern: Claire Aho and the New Woman

Our new contemporary exhibition showcasing the work of Finnish photographer Claire Aho.

Image by Claire Aho, 1950s, Penguins © JB
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A new exciting archive initiative

Missing Persona

This project hopes to empower a new generation of Digital Detectives to use modern investigative journalism and digital forensics to uncover these “missing” identities* and restore their rightful place in history.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month

A daily pioneer

Each day, throughout March, we’ll be shining a light on the pioneering women from the history of photography

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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
2 April 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
7th March 2026

Hannah Wilke

Hannah Wilke was a multidisciplinary artist, born to Hungarian Jewish parents in New York, 1940, growing up in the shadow of the holocaust.
Del Barrett
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Front PageHHBLogHistorical Heroines
5th March 2026

Anny Wottitz (1900-1945)

Bauhaus artist, photographer and bookbinder
Del Barrett
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Front PageInternational Women's DayWHM2026Women's History Month
5th March 2026

IWD2026

We’re celebrating International Women’s Day on 7 March. Come and join us!
Del Barrett
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Front PageHHBLogHistorical Heroines
3rd March 2026

Amélie Galup

The work of Amelie Galup (1856-1943) is a significant example of the 19th century rise in vernacular photography.
Del Barrett
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FeaturedFront Page
16th February 2026

Hinda Schuman – Video

Video: As part of our programme around Hinda Schuman's exhibition, Done Doing Time, we hosted a presentation of Hinda talking about her work
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Picture of woman on a poster - blue paint projecting from her mouth.Front PageHHBLogHistorical Heroines
9th February 2026

Helena Almeida

Helena Almeida (1934 - 2018) was an influential Portuguese Post-war artist, whose work questions the traditional portrayals of women in art history.
Del Barrett
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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.

Spread the Word

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