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

Coming Soon

Done Doing Time

We’re excited to announce our next contemporary exhibition will showcase Hinda Schuman’s work from two series: Done Doing Time and Halfway Home.

Stay tuned for details!

4 December 18:30-20;30

Joyful Women Collective

Next meeting of the collective based on creativity, curiosity and a commoning approach to curation.

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Until 14 November

Green

Pop-up exhibition of the winning images from the Green competition.

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Recent Addition

To the Collection

A series of postcards by Austrian photographer Cecile Machlup (1868-1938). The backs show some exquisite pencraft.

Featured Posts

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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External ExhibitionFront Page
15th October 2025

Lee Miller at Tate Britain

Exhibition Review: Tate Britain, until 15 February 2026 - Largest assemblage of the work of photographer Lee Miller, with many of the prints having been rarely seen before.
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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