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

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

March 2025

Women’s History Month

1st March each year marks the start of Women’s History month. This year, we’re celebrating with an exciting new museum display, a programme of events and new online resources, particularly for young people.

Current Exhibition

Based on a True Story

A visionary exploration of female resilience. Featuring three award-winning photographers from Iran and Afghanistan: Gohar Dashti, Fatimah  Hossaini and Maryam Furizi.

The Big Reveal

From SCOBY to Artwork

On International Women’s Day, we’ll be unveiling a new artwork that concludes Chapter 3 of  the Feminist Project for the Rural Arts.

What’s On in March

Events

Check out our events programme for March and discover the role women have played in the history of photography.

Please note many of this month’s events take place offsite.

International Women’s Day

Celebrate with us

We’re celebrating International Women’s Day with a new museum display, collectively curated and produced by our volunteers.

Latest Posts

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4th March 2025

Margaret Watkins

Canadian photographer, Margaret Watkins, was best known for her pioneering advertising photography.
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2nd March 2025

Zine Making – Drop In Workshop

Workshop: Saturday 15 March 2025 13:00 at Mortimer Rooms, Nailsworth. Supported by AIM.
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2nd March 2025

Exhibition: Nostalgia and Anemoia

Exhibition: Nostalgia and Anemoia at Museum in the Park, Stroud. Photography from young people in response to an open call.
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14th February 2025

What a Woman can do with a Camera

Talk: 13.03.25, Stroud. Part of our 2025 programme celebrating Women's History Month
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20th January 2025

Shirley Baker

Shirley Baker (9th July 1932 - 21st September 2014) - pioneering street photographer of post-war Britain. Exhibition at Museum in the Park until 30 March 2025.
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15th January 2025

Exhibitions to see in 2025

A round-up of exhibitions around the globe to see in 2025.  Our micro-volunteers have been busy surfing the net for exhibitions from women photographers (and sometimes non-photographic exhibitions that look interesting!).

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

Sharing our impressive resources, events and updates helps us towards our goal of greater acknowledgment of women photographers. So tweet, like and follow!