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Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with

Event Type: Adult Program
Age Group(s): Adult
Date: 2/24/2026
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Description:
 Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.
Follow the fascinating growth and development of the world's largest museum and research complex during its first 60 years. Told in rich detail, Smithson's Gamble reveals how, as it defined a role rooted in curiosity and exploration, the Smithsonian helped to shape the nation's developing identity.
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Library: Adams Memorial Library
Location: Online
Status: Openings (50)


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