Smithsonian Magazine

Smithsonian Magazine brings history, science, nature, culture, and travel to you. Explore history and archaeology from the Sphinx to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Catch up on the latest science from wildlife to evolution and the solar system. Travel to the best places from Petra to Prague. Stop at art museums and cultural treasures along the way! Your order includes membership in The Smithsonian Institution. Member benefits include Smithsonian Magazine, shopping discounts with Smithsonian, and more. The Smithsonian Institution has inspired generations through knowledge and discovery since 1846. It's the world's largest complex of museums and research facilities with a focus on four core areas: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe, Understanding and Sustaining a Biodiverse Planet, World Cultures, and the American Experience.