Go Inside the Smithsonian's 'First Ladies' Gallery The Inaugural dresses of First Ladies (L R ) Patricia Ryan Nixon, Betty Ford and Rosalynn Carter are on display for a press preview at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, in Some of the amazing first lady dresses at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Which one is your favorite? First ladies' gowns return to Smithsonian exhibit San Diego Union Tribune The Smithsonian Institute Museums were not at the top of my list before visiting Washington, DC. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the interesting exhibits. Two of my favorites were THE FIRST 518 First Ladies At The Smithsonian Stock Photos, High Res Pictures, and Images Getty Images