Explore works by women artists spanning time, place, and media, ranging from 16th century portraitist Lavinia Fontana and 17th century Dutch still life painter Judith Leyster to 18th century American impressionist Mary Cassatt to modern art by Georgia O'Keeffe, Magdalena Abakanowicz, Zarina Hashmi, Alma Thomas, Helen Frankenthaler, Ruth Asawa, Marisol, Lee Krasner, Louise Bourgeois, and more.

In celebration of Women's History Month, we're highlighting a few of the trailblazing and talented women in The Met collection and on the #MetKids Map. These women have inspired and created incredible works of art around the world spanning almost 3,500 years of history. Discover their stories, and let them spark your imaginations

In the United States, Women’s History Month provides a time for the individual and collective acknowledgement of women’s contributions, past and present. Thanks to the efforts of historians, activists, and women’s organizations across the country, each March since 1995 has been designated by presidential proclamation as a time to honor, acknowledge, and study women’s accomplishments throughout American history.

In this spirit, we offer numerous ways to discover and learn about women in American history. Explore the resources below to see how you can join us in celebrating Women’s History Month 2025.

One of the defining artists of the 20th century, Elizabeth Catlett addressed the injustices she witnessed and experienced in America and Mexico through her bold prints and dynamic sculptures. See more than 150 of her creations in this exhibition, including rarely seen paintings and drawings.

Explore the creative practice of Amish quilters in the United States. Pattern and Paradox: The Quilts of Amish Women looks beyond quilting as a utilitarian practice. It reveals historical quilting among the Amish as an aesthetic endeavor that walked a line between cultural and individual expression. The quilts paradoxically twin the plain with the spectacular, tradition with innovation, and a dismissal of personal pride with objects often seen as extraordinary artworks.