The Smithsonian Institution added first lady Melania Trump’s 2025 inaugural gown on Feb. 20 to its exhibition honoring the nation’s first ladies.
During a ceremony in Washington, Trump praised the design of her off-white and black gown.
Melania Trump Donates Second Inaugural Gown to Smithsonian
The 2025 inaugural ball gown is becoming part of the museum’s long-running exhibit recognizing the role and legacy of first ladies.
President Donald Trump dances with First Lady Melania Trump at the Commander-in-Chief Ball, after he took the oath as the 47th president, in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
