60 Years of Wonder: Frederica Adelman on the Legacy and Future of Smithsonian Associates
Release Date: 07/28/2025
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info_outlineš Celebrating 60 Years of Smithsonian Associates: A Conversation Worth Sharing
Since 1965, Smithsonian Associates has offered more than just lectures or museum toursāit has sparked imagination, created lifelong connections, and helped generations see the world with new eyes. This year marks its 60th anniversaryāa milestone that honors the past and looks boldly toward the future.
To celebrate, The Not Old Better Show ā Smithsonian Associates Interview Series sat down with Director Frederica āFredieā Adelman to talk about what makes this organization so extraordinary. Fredie shares rich, behind-the-scenes storiesāfrom Justice Ginsburg and Justice Scalia debating on stage (āthey laughed, they dueled, and the audience loved it,ā as NPRās Nina Totenberg recalled) to the evolution of museum sleepovers, arts programs, and the groundbreaking move to virtual learning.
But this episode goes beyond nostalgia. We asked bold, reflective questions:
š¹ What does it mean to lead an organization shaped by six decades of curiosity?
š¹ How has Smithsonian Associates balanced innovation with tradition?
š¹ And what will the next 60 years look like for lifelong learning?
Fredie answers with wisdom, humor, and purposeāand offers a preview of the 60th Anniversary Celebration Weekend, including the public events at the Ripley Center this October. For anyone passionate about museums, education, leadership, or meaningful cultural experiences, this conversation is for you.
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