Women's Rights Pioneers Monument

The Women's Rights Pioneers Monument is a bronze sculpture in Central Park depicting three historical activists gathered around a table. The figures stand approximately 14 feet (4 meters) tall and show the women in a scene of animated discussion and collaboration.

The monument was unveiled in August 2020 and represents the first depiction of real women among more than two dozen statues in the park after 165 years. Its creation resulted from a long campaign to make women's rights activists visible in one of the nation's most prominent public spaces.

The monument shows three women engaged in conversation and work together. Their depiction reflects different forms of activism that jointly advanced the movement for women's rights.

The monument sits on Literary Walk within Central Park and is easily reached on foot. Since it is an outdoor memorial, it can be visited at any time of day, but visitors should be prepared to explore the park to find it.

Each viewing angle of the sculpture reveals different details about the personalities, clothing, and roles of these three women in the women's rights campaign. The monument was funded through a fundraising effort by an organization created specifically to increase the visibility of women in public spaces.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 2020

Creator: Meredith Bergmann

Made from material: bronze

Website: https://nycgovparks.org/parks/central-park/monuments/2216

GPS coordinates: 40.77071,-73.97239

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56