Why Are So Few Flowers and Fruits Blue? And More Questions From Our Readers
You've got questions. We've got experts
Readers Respond to the October 2021 Issue
Your feedback on sake, astrophysicist Avi Loeb and diphtheria
Race in America
A new Smithsonian initiative explores how Americans understand, experience and confront racism
Twenty-Five of Our Favorite Stories From 2020
Smithsonian editors highlight some articles you might have missed from the past year
Fifty Things We’ve Learned About the Earth Since the First Earth Day
On April 22, 1970, Americans pledged environmental action for the planet. Here’s what scientists and we, the global community, have done since
Covid-19
Providing historical context and scientific evidence as the pandemic unfolds
Travel the Globe—and Beyond—From Your Living Room
From virtual museum tours to space exploration, ancient worlds and natural phenomena, this hub has you covered
Future of Space Exploration
To boldly go where no humans have gone before
Sidedoor: A Smithsonian Podcast
Stories from the Institution told in an innovative audio experience
Readers Respond to Our May Issue
Your feedback on our coverage of gene therapy and hobos
Smithsonian Magazine Nominated for Two National Magazine Awards
Recognized for general excellence for the second time, the publication was also recognized for feature writing
Introducing Our Special Issue on America at War
The nation's epic, expanding fight against terrorism overseas
Identity Crisis: Three Photo Essays Highlight the Lives of the Dispossessed
In our chaotic era, there are outcasts—and people who take them in
1968: The Year That Shattered America
Take a look at the featured articles from our special 1968 double issue
Smithsonian Magazine's Most Powerful Photos of the Year
Our photography editors select their favorites from a year full of stunning photojournalism
Portraits of Faith
In a world changing faster than ever, the enduring appeal of religious tradition shines in these photographs
The Far-Reaching Effects of American Incarceration
Three photo essays explore the history and modern-day consequences of the world's highest incarceration rate
Discussion
Reader responses to our December issue
The 2016 Smithsonian Magazine American Ingenuity Awards
This year's recipients range from a popular actor and comedian to a tech-savvy archaeologist
The Powerful Objects From the Collections of the Smithsonian's Newest Museum
These artifacts each tell a part of the African-American story
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