Celebrating Women in Photography Today – Together

Hundred Heroines is a unique contemporary museum and gallery dedicated to women in photography. We also have a comprehensive catalogue of online material, freely accessible.

The Feminist Project for Rural Arts

Recent years have witnessed a revival in textile and fibre-based arts and many of the Heroines use textiles in their work. Supported by The Ampersand Foundation, the Feminist Project for Rural Arts puts a contemporary spin on the local textile heritage.

Click here for the latest update.

Youth Programme

We run a varied programme for young people, mainly young women.  We offer a mixture of one-off projects (particularly during the school holidays), ongoing artistic initiatives, volunteering opportunities, collaboration with schools as well as a suite of online resources that can be used remotely.

Click here for the latest update.

Closed for new installation

The museum is now closed until 2nd November while we install our next exhibition – Based on a True Story.  The archives and some collection objects are available for viewing by arrangement.

Latest Posts

Front PageHHBLogHistorical HeroinesHPBlog
29th October 2024

Alice Hughes

Alice Hughes (1857-1939) was a renowned studio portraitist based in London during the later years of the nineteenth century. She worked primarily in her Gower Street studio, which employed over fifty assistants and process workers at one time - all women.
PlanetHeroines
Love0
Based on a True StoryeventFeaturedFront PageMuseum Events
18th October 2024

November Art Chat with the Artist

Love photography? So do we! Join us on Saturday November for a walkthrough the exhibition with artist Gohar Dashti.
Del Barrett
Love0
Self portrait (in robe with masks attached) © Claude Cahun. Courtesy of the Jersey Heritage CollectionsFeaturedFront PageHistorical HeroinesHPBlogPride 2024
17th October 2024

Hidden Histories: Claude Cahun

For Claude, exploring the limits of male & female identities was not merely a critique of societal gender norms, but rather a highly introspective endeavour
Gabby Kynoch
Love0
Black History MonthBookBrief NewsFeaturedFront PageLibraryListicle
1st October 2024

31 Books for Black History Month

We're celebrating Black History Month by highlighting a book a day from the library.
Del Barrett
Love0
FeaturedFront Page
4th August 2024

A Sea of Stories

Step behind the scenes to see the making of "A Sea of Stories" by Lisl Ponger - Scheherazade is the heroine of the piece!
PlanetHeroines
Love0
Portrait photograph of two men in a bathroom. One person looks towards the camera, wearing dramatic eye make up and dark red lipstick. Another man, wearing a dramatic necklace, is turned away from the camera. They are both shirtless.ExhibitionFeaturedFront Page
17th June 2024

Fragile Beauty at V&A South Kensington

Exhibition Review: V&A, London. Fragile Beauty (until 5th Jan 25) features iconic images of fashion, celebrity, reportage and the male body.
Katherine Riley
Love0

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!