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Quick overview of the app
Smithsonian Magazine is an official app from the Smithsonian Institution designed for iPhone and iPad. It delivers the full magazine experience—feature articles, departments, photo essays, and more—right on iOS devices so readers can enjoy longform journalism and visual storytelling wherever they are.
What the magazine covers
- Cultural stories and profiles from around the globe
- Travel features that take you from Petra to Prague
- Natural history, wildlife, and evolution coverage
- Science reporting that ranges from archaeology to space exploration
- Photo galleries, departments, and every story from the print edition
How to get issues and subscriptions
- Annual access: $19.99 per year
- Single issue purchase: $3.99 each
- Monthly access: $1.99 per month
Payments are processed through your iTunes account. Subscriptions renew automatically until you cancel them; you can view or change subscription settings in your Account Settings.
Device requirements and account controls
The app requires iOS 13 or later. Subscription billing (including auto-renewal) is handled through Apple, and you manage renewals or cancellations via your account settings in the App Store.
Editorial highlights
Smithsonian Magazine offers deep reporting on historical discoveries and archaeology, and it publishes current science journalism on topics such as the solar system and modern biology. In addition to investigative pieces, the app includes rich photographic features and cultural explorations.
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Technical
- iPhone
- Free
