National Women's History Museum

The National Women's History Museum (NWHM) is a museum and an American history organization that "researches, collects and exhibits the contributions of women to the social, cultural, economic and political life of our nation in a context of world history." The NWHM was founded in 1996 by Karen Staser.[1] It currently offers an online museum, educational programs, scholarship and research.[1][2][3][4][5]

Not to be confused with Smithsonian American Women's History Museum.
National Women's History Museum
AbbreviationNWHM
Formation1996
FounderKaren Staser
TypeCharitable organization
54-1801426
Location
President & CEO
Holly Hotchner
Chair, Board of Directors
Susan Whiting
Websitewww.womenshistory.org

History

The National Women's History Museum was founded in 1996 by Karen Staser.[1] It currently curates online exhibitions and provides educational materials for school. NWHM hoped to build a permanent museum dedicated to displaying the collective history of American women on or near the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Beginning in 2002, NWHM attempted to lease the annex of the Old Post Office on Pennsylvania Avenue, but this effort did not come to fruition.[6][7]

As of June 2017, the museum maintains a presence online through social media and a comprehensive website which hosts many online exhibits where visitors can learn about the history of American women. The website also serves as a platform to promote NWHM's mission and generate support.[8][9]

References
  1. "About Us". National Women's History Museum. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
  2. Kim, Clare. "Michele Bachmann slams National Women's History Museum". MSNBC. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  3. Thoet, Alison (17 November 2016). "Congressional commission proposes women's history museum". PBS News Hour. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  4. Marcotte, Amanda. "The Long, Controversial History of the National Women's History Museum, Which Still Does Not Exist". Slate. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  5. "Read the Exclusive Q&A With the Women Behind the National Women's History Museum". Makers. Archived from the original on 25 March 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  6. Sean Madigan; Suzanne White (December 1, 2003). "Culture, commerce clash". Washington Business Journal. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
  7. Jackie Kucinich (March 2, 2006). "Group tries to move stalled women's history museum bill". The Hill. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
  8. "About NWHM". National Women's History Museum. Archived from the original on 30 June 2017.
  9. "Online Exhibits". National Women's History Museum. Archived from the original on 2017-06-07.
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