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Go on your own Smithsonian adventure!

Every day, Smithsonian thinkers, doers and dreamers bring the Smithsonian to life for millions of people around the world. But behind the exhibits, frames and display cases in your favorite museums are Smithsonian experts asking the biggest questions. Where did we come from? Are we alone in the universe? How can we learn from our past and present to create a better future?
Over the next two weeks, we'd like to introduce you to some people at the Smithsonian who are doing truly extraordinary work. They're chasing down rare volcanic ash on remote North Pacific islands to understand how continents form. They're redefining the way we look at art to understand the breadth of human experience. They're driving Mars Rovers and seeking life on Earth-like exoplanets. They're defining and refining how we achieve the Smithsonian mission to discover and share knowledge.
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People>Passion>Purpose:

Spark your curiosity

The Smithsonian is an unrivaled American resource and the world’s largest museum and research complex with 19 museums, nine research centers and the National Zoo. Every day, our thinkers, doers and dreamers bring this magnificent institution to life for you, your family and friends from around the globe who visit us in-person and online.

Encounter new ideas

The People>Passion>Purpose speaker series showcases 25 of the Smithsonian's leading curators, scholars and educators by putting them in front of the people who make their work possible: supporters like you!

These Smithsonian experts will provide a glimpse into their worlds of knowledge. They save species. Find planets. Recover lost languages. Preserve biodiversity. Conserve art. Value world cultures. Archive our stories.

Make a connection

Their passion is contagious. Their purpose is to discover and share new knowledge, tell America's story in all its diversity and preserve cultural heritage across the globe. Be inspired by the people who are answering the big questions and forging a path into the future. You will leave inspired to learn more and continue your lifelong journey of encountering new ideas and making new connections.