Skip to content
The Green Adventures
Find my parkMapGreat Smoky MountainsZionYellowstoneSee all: ParksCaliforniaAlaskaUtahSee all: By stateNational monumentsSeashores and lakeshoresAll 412 Park Service sitesSee all: All sitesWhich park should I visit?Pass calculatorCampground finderSee all: Trip toolsAnnual pass 2026International visitorsFree days 2026See all: Fees and passes

National Historical Park · New York

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park in New York. No entrance fee.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

TypeNational Historical Park
StateNew York
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkCuyahoga Valley (269 mi)
Closest airportITH (34 mi)
The Wesleyan Chapel in summer
The Wesleyan Chapel, site of the first Women's Rights Convention Photo: NPS Photo

Women's Rights National Historical Park is a national historical park run by the National Park Service in New York.

In the park service’s words

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human rights, and equality, global struggles that continue today. The efforts of women’s rights leaders, abolitionists, and other 19th century reformers remind us that all people must be accepted as equals.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Things to do

  • Ranger Programs at Women's Rights (30 to 60 Minutes): Ranger programs are offered at Women's Rights NHP year-round. Learn about the people and places that sparked a revolution for women's rights!
  • Dreams of Equality Film & Museum (25 to 90 Minutes): Begin your visit to Women's Rights National Historical Park with information, exhibits, and our park bookstore.

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Mon 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Tue 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Wed 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Thu 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sun 9:00AM - 5:00PM. The Visitor Center and Wesleyan Chapel share a site at 136 Fall Street in Seneca Falls. The building hours change by season. See below for current hours. Declaration Park, also at this address, is open dawn to dusk.

Getting there

From the New York State Thruway (I-90) take exit 41 (Waterloo, Route 414). Turn right onto Route 414 South after exiting the tollbooth. Follow Route 414 South for approximately four miles. At the intersections of Route 414 and Routes 5 & 20, turn left onto Route 5 & 20 East. Follow for approximately one and a half miles into the Village of Seneca Falls. The Visitor Center is on the left at 136 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) Ithaca, NY No road route 34 Regional
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) Syracuse, NY No road route 39 Large hub
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) Rochester, NY No road route 46 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • [Women's Rights National Historical Park Visitor Center](): Mon 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Tue 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Wed 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Thu 10:00AM - 4:00PM; Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sun 9:00AM - 5:00PM. Current operating hours. Please note that hours are subject to change seasonally. Please refer to our website for seasonal hours and holiday closures.

Weather

In the winter, temperatures range from 0-40 degrees with an average of 10 inches of snow per month. Summer temperatures range from 60-85 degrees with high humidity.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Cuyahoga Valley, about 269 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Women's Rights National Historical Park?

No entrance fee.

Where is Women's Rights National Historical Park?

In New York. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, about 34 miles away.

More sites nearby

The first memorial erected to honor Abraham Lincoln Historical parksAbraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park National Historical Park in Kentucky. No entrance fee. 4 hikes listed. The Birthplaces of Presidents John Adams (right) and John Quincy Adams (left) Historical parksAdams National Historical Park National Historical Park in Massachusetts. $15 per person. African Burial Ground Memorial National monumentsAfrican Burial Ground National Monument National Monument in New York. No entrance fee. TrailsAppalachian National Scenic Trail National Scenic Trail in 14 states. No entrance fee. 1 hikes listed. A brick two story home with white pillars and railings. Historical parksAppomattox Court House National Historical Park National Historical Park in Virginia. No entrance fee. 1 hikes listed. Slater Mill, Wilkinson Mill and Brown House at Blackstone River Valley NHP Historical parksBlackstone River Valley National Historical Park National Historical Park in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. No entrance fee. 2 hikes listed.