Exhibitions
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In Memoriam: Rosalynn Carter, 1927–2023November 21, 2023 – January 3, 2024
Rosalynn Carter was the first lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981.
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To Live and Breathe: Women and Environmental Justice in Washington, D.C.May 19, 2023 – January 7, 2024Anacostia Community Museum
Explore how women of color draw on a long history of activism and advance environmental justice efforts.
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In Memoriam: Jessye Norman, 1945-2019October 3, 2019 – November 3, 2019
The National Portrait Gallery commemorates the life of Jessye Norman, one of the twentieth century's greatest sopranos.
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In Memoriam: Toni MorrisonAugust 6, 2019 – November 7, 2019
Toni Morrison, the first black woman to become a Nobel laureate, wrote about the experiences of African Americans.
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Women of Progress: Early Camera PortraitsJune 14, 2019 – June 13, 2021
This exhibition of daguerreotypes and ambrotypes from the 1840s and 1850s features portraits of early feminist icons.
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Storied Women of the Civil War EraMay 24, 2019 – March 20, 2022
This intimate exhibition includes portraits of Civil War era women who captivated the public while becoming sought-after subjects for Mathew Brady’s camera.
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Votes for Women: A Portrait of PersistenceMarch 29, 2019 – January 5, 2020
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.
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The REDress ProjectMarch 1, 2019 – March 31, 2019American Indian Museum
To commemorate Women’s History Month, the National Museum of the American Indian presents The REDress Project, an outdoor art installation by artist Jaime Black (Metis).
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In Memoriam: Barbara BushApril 18, 2018 – April 29, 2018
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery recognizes the life of Barbara Bush with a photograph by Diana Walker taken in 1989.
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In Her Words: Women's Duty and Service in World War IFebruary 2, 2018 – September 5, 2018Postal Museum
Through the letters and artifacts of four women, visitors can explore unique, personal perspectives on life, duty, and service during the war.
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In Memoriam: Mathilde KrimJanuary 22, 2018 – February 22, 2018
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery recognizes the life and accomplishments of AIDS research pioneer Dr. Mathilde Krim with a photograph by Annie Leibovitz.
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Amelia Earhart's Personal CollectionNovember 12, 2007 – September 21, 2013Postal Museum
Portraits of aviator Amelia Earhart tell the story of her career and pay special attention to her work on behalf of women’s rights.
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Women and FlightJune 14, 1997 – September 12, 1997
Take in 75 black-and-white photographs of 37 women currently involved in aviation and space exploration by staff photographer Carolyn J. Russo.
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Patty Wagstaff: National Aerobatic ChampionMarch 11, 1994 – March 31, 1995
Honor the career of Patty Wagstaff, 1st woman to win the U.S. National Aerobatic Championship in 1991, and again in 1992 and 1993, in her aircraft the Extra 260.
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Portrait of Sarah PorterMay 17, 1976 – June 15, 1976
View a portrait of the founder of Miss Porter's School.
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Collection of Period Costumes1914 – Before 1955Arts and Industries Building
The Collection of Period Costumes exhibition opened in 1914 in the Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building.
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