Monument to Women

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Since 1978, outdoor bronze statues commemorate the many ways women share their talents to bless the world.

Monument to Women

Bronze statues amidst green foliage with a brick building in the background.

Schedule a Group Visit

Schedule

Weekly Hours

Monday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Tuesday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Wednesday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Thursday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Friday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Saturday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Sunday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Closures

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Thursday, January 01, 2026

Schedule

Weekly Hours

Monday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Tuesday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Wednesday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Thursday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Friday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Saturday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Sunday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Closures

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Thursday, January 01, 2026

Physical Address

290 Main St

Nauvoo, Illinois 62354

USA

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290 Main St

Nauvoo, Illinois 62354

USA

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Contact

1-877-399-3046

Contact

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A male and female bronze statue sitting across from each other in a garden.

A bronze statue of a woman, man, and child. The scene symbolizes a child taking its first step.

A bronze statue depicting a woman quilting.

The Monument to Women is an additional Relief Society Foundations experience. Since 1978, these bronze statues have commemorated the many ways women share their talents to bless the world.

What to Expect

The Monument to Women is a self-guided experience. The statues and landscaping provide a relaxing, contemplative space. After the Monument to Women, you are welcome to explore the rest of Nauvoo.

Accessibility

Parking

There is parking available north of the Monument to Women at the visitors’ center.
- There are designated accessible parking spaces in the lot.

Mobility Accessibility

Exterior

This is an outside experience without steps.

Terrain and Flooring

Exterior

Street: Asphalt (good condition); level
Sidewalk: Brick and concrete pavers (good condition); level

Seating

Benches

Group Visits

Click here to learn more about planning for a group visit to the Nauvoo and Carthage Historic Sites.

Monument to Women

Bronze statues amidst green foliage with a brick building in the background.

Schedule a Group Visit

Schedule

Weekly Hours

Monday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Tuesday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Wednesday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Thursday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Friday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Saturday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Sunday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Closures

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Thursday, January 01, 2026

Schedule

Weekly Hours

Monday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Tuesday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Wednesday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Thursday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Friday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Saturday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Sunday

12:00 AM–11:59 PM

Closures

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Thursday, January 01, 2026

Physical Address

290 Main St

Nauvoo, Illinois 62354

USA

View Map

Leaving Church Domain

You are about to leave our site. The new site has its own terms of use and privacy policy that differ from ChurchofJesusChrist.org

Physical Address

290 Main St

Nauvoo, Illinois 62354

USA

View Map

Leaving Church Domain

You are about to leave our site. The new site has its own terms of use and privacy policy that differ from ChurchofJesusChrist.org

Contact

1-877-399-3046

Contact

1-877-399-3046

Services

Parking

Cell Service

Services

Parking

Cell Service

Follow

@historicnauvoo

Follow

@historicnauvoo

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