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

April 2025

A Visual Homage to Sophie Gaudier-Brzeska

Our current exhibition continues the centenary celebrations of Sophie Gaudier-Brzeska and runs until June 1.

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Next exhibition (opens 13 June)

Poisoned Futures?

Featuring Gulshan Khan, Laura El-Tantawy and Lisl Ponger. For every act of so-called progress, there is a consequence unfolding somewhere else. Exploring the complex global entanglements of climate change, environmental justice and human survival. Stay tuned for details. Image © Gulshan Khan.

Coming Soon

Art Garden

Exciting news! Thanks to a grant from Nailsworth Town Council, we’re creating a brand new Art Garden in Mortimer Gardens!

Opportunity

Marilyn Stafford Award

Deadline has been extended.  Today – May 23rd – last chance to enter.

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New Arrivals

In the Collection

New arrivals from Vienna include works by Lucca Chmel, Cecile Machlup, Barbara Pflaum, Trude Geiringer and Dora Horovitz. Featured Aubrey Hitchins from Atelier Geiringer & Horovitz.

Featured Posts

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2nd May 2025

7 Historical Heroines born in May

Seven pioneering women in photography to celebrate this May
Katherine Riley
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15th April 2025

Solveig Lund

Norwegian portrait photographer, active late 1890s early 1900s
Del Barrett
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1st April 2025

Penny Tweedie

British photojournalist Penelope Anne (Penny) Tweedie (1940-2011) covered the major political and humanitarian issues of the 60s and 70s with fearless and compassionate images.
Del Barrett
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Woman with brown curly hair, smiling wearing a yellow jumper.Front PageHistorical HeroinesHPBlogLHBlog
18th March 2025

Claire Aho

Known as ‘the Grand Old Lady of Finnish Photography’, Claire Aho was a pioneer of editorial photography recognised for her innovative use of colour techniques
Gabby Kynoch
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18th March 2025

Yvonne Gregory

Yvonne Gregory (1889–1970) was a society photographer who captured the presence and exuberance of society figures and theatrical stars
Del Barrett
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18th March 2025

Birgit Jürgenssen

Birgit Jürgenssen (1949 - 2003) was an Austrian artist of the feminist avant-garde
Del Barrett
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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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