Exhibitions

Rosalynn Carter was the first lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981.

Explore how women of color draw on a long history of activism and advance environmental justice efforts.

Organized by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, this is the first major museum exhibition to explore the complex and diverse nature of Muslim dress codes worldwide.

The exhibit shows the early and notable editions of the novel in the library’s collection, as well as its interesting publishing history.

This project brings into being the missing legacy of female paleontologists to overcome societal stereotypes concerning gender and professional roles.

The National Portrait Gallery commemorates the life of Jessye Norman, one of the twentieth century's greatest sopranos.

Toni Morrison, the first black woman to become a Nobel laureate, wrote about the experiences of African Americans.

This exhibition of daguerreotypes and ambrotypes from the 1840s and 1850s features portraits of early feminist icons.

This intimate exhibition includes portraits of Civil War era women who captivated the public while becoming sought-after subjects for Mathew Brady’s camera.

To commemorate the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, NPG presents the story of the historic crusade for American women’s rights.

The Emily Howland photography album containing a previously unknown portrait of abolitionist and Underground Railroad-conductor Harriet Tubman is on view.

Books that were once part of Ella Fitzgerald’s personal library are on display in the museum library’s exhibit case. 

This exhibition explores the era that shaped Oprah Winfrey’s life and early career in TV, her talk show that dominated daytime TV for 25 years, and the ways in which she has influenced American popular culture.

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery recognizes the life of Barbara Bush with a photograph by Diana Walker taken in 1989.

Through the letters and artifacts of four women, visitors can explore unique, personal perspectives on life, duty, and service during the war.

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery recognizes the life and accomplishments of AIDS research pioneer Dr. Mathilde Krim with a photograph by Annie Leibovitz.

Portraits of aviator Amelia Earhart tell the story of her career and pay special attention to her work on behalf of women’s rights.

View a portrait of the founder of Miss Porter's School.

The Collection of Period Costumes exhibition opened in 1914 in the Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building.