Exhibition through May 23, 2021 - VIEW ONLINE

“Every Eye Is Upon Me: First Ladies of the United States,” is the first major exhibition to explore the historical significance of this prominent position through the mode of portraiture. The exhibition spans nearly 250 years, from Martha Washington to Melania Trump, and features - VIEW ONLINEmore than 60 portraits of the First Ladies, alongside related ephemera including iconic dresses. On view Nov. 13 through May 23, 2021, the exhibition is curated by Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, formerly the National Portrait Gallery’s senior historian and director of history, research, and scholarly programs.

NOTE: The National Portrait Gallery will open to the public beginning Friday, May 14th, with timed-entry passes required for all visitors. On-site tours and events are currently suspended and all public programs will be online.