Welcome to the
Hundred Heroines Museum

A contemporary gallery and living archive dedicated to women photographers.

Unit 41a, Nailsworth Mills (access from Pensile Road)

We’re open 10:00 – 17:00 Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays; 11:00 – 16:00 0n Sundays.

Late night opening until 19:30 on the last Thursday of the month.*

Come and see us and our new exhibition : Stardust: 100 years of Stage, Screen and Celebrity

*To coincide with the Nailsworth Goodwill Evening, November’s late night opening will be on Friday 27th November (open until 20:30) and NOT Thursday 26th.

Find out more about our current Exhibition : Stardust

Sandra Oh © Jillian Edelstein

Featured Posts

Front PageMuseum EventsParticipation
24th October 2026

Work Experience

TASTER SESSION October 30. Looking for work experience? Not sure where to start? Come and see what we're all about.
Del Barrett
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Front PageMuseum EventsParticipation
23rd October 2026

Halloween 26

WORKSHOP October 31. Get creative this Halloween with our mask-making workshop
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FeaturedFront Page
1st October 2026

Black History Month 26

A handy guide to some of the resources on the site, and in the museum, about the inspiring work of Black women photographers.
Del Barrett
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Front PageMuseum EventsParticipationYouth Project
27th September 2026

Girls Behind the Lens

EVERY SATURDAY. Workshops: Girls Behind the Lens for young women and girls to develop their creative powers,  
Del Barrett
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Front PageHHBLogHistorical HeroinesHPBlog
23rd August 2026

Hebe Barnard (1820-1872)

Hebe Barnard began her career painting miniatures. Took up photography and ran a portrait studio with her husband.
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ExhibitionFeaturedFront PageMuseum Exhibition
15th August 2026

Joy Adamson – Artist

We’re delighted to have teamed up with the Elsa Conservation Trust for our latest exhibition in Mortimer Gardens – works by Joy Adamson.
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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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