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

VALIE EXPORT 1940-2026

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of VALIE EXPORT, one of the most influential and radical artists of the twentieth century. Her work transformed perceptions of the relationship between the body, society and power, shattering post-war female stereotypes and paving the way for future generations of feminist artists.

A full obituary celebrating her extraordinary life and legacy will follow shortly.

Featured Posts

ExhibitionFeaturedFront PageMuseum ExhibitionMuseum Exhibition Archive
14th May 2026

Colour Me Modern

EXHIBITION: Colour Me Modern: Claire Aho and the New Woman - opens 7 March at the Museum and in Mortimer Gardens
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1st May 2026

Frame Alchemy

Saturday Workshops: Girls Behind the Lens for young women and girls to develop their creative powers,  
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24th March 2026

Celine Laguarde

Celine Laguarde (1873 - 1961) was a French photographer and pioneer of the Pictorialist movement. Awarded Ordre des Palmes académiques.
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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.
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.
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8th December 2025

Astrid Kirchherr

German photographer Astrid Kirchherr (1938 - 2020) known for her work with the Beatles.

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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