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*Smithsonian*
	Cover of the December 2024 issue
Categories	History, science, arts, nature
Frequency	Monthly
Total circulation; (June 2016)	1,840,077
First issue	April 1970; 54 years ago
Company	Smithsonian Institution
Country	United States
Based in	Washington, D.C., U.S.
Language	English
Website	smithsonianmag.com
ISSN	0037-7333

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Smithsonian is a science and nature magazine (and associated website, SmithsonianMag.com). It is the official journal published by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., although editorially independent from its parent organization. The first issue was published in 1970.^[2] The Smithsonian holds events such as the American Ingenuity Awards, Future Con, and Museum Day.

History

The history of Smithsonian began when Edward K. Thompson, the retired editor of Life magazine, was asked by then-Secretary of the Smithsonian, S. Dillon Ripley, to produce a magazine "about things in which the Smithsonian [Institution] is interested, might be interested or ought to be interested."^[3]

Thompson later recalled that his philosophy for the new magazine was that it "would stir curiosity in already receptive minds. It would deal with history as it is relevant to the present. It would present art, since true art is never dated, in the richest possible reproduction. It would peer into the future via coverage of social progress and of science and technology. Technical matters would be digested and made intelligible by skilled writers who would stimulate readers to reach upward while not turning them off with jargon. We would find the best writers and the best photographers—not unlike the best of the old Life."^[3]

In 1973, the magazine turned a profit for the first time. By 1974, circulation had nearly quadrupled, to 635,000, and it reached the one million milestone in 1975—one of the most successful launches of its time. In 1980, Thompson was replaced by Don Moser, who had also worked at Life, and circulation reached upwards of two million, in turn, by Carey Winfrey upon his retirement in 2001. Michael Caruso succeeded Carey Winfrey in 2011, and served as editor-in-chief until 2019.^[4] Since that time Debra Rosenberg and Terence Monmaney have been editors.^[5]

Events held

Smithsonian American Ingenuity Awards

Every year since 2012, the magazine has sponsored the American Ingenuity Awards, a recognition of innovation in the arts, sciences and technology. Winners have included Bryan Stevenson, Elon Musk, Lin-Manuel Miranda, OK Go, John Krasinski, Dave Eggers, Aziz Ansari, Rosanne Cash, Jeff Bezos, Fred Armisen, Bill Hader and David Lynch.

Presenters have included Stephen Hawking (twice), Stephen Colbert, David Byrne, Herbie Hancock, Erin Brockovich, Ruben Blades, Bill Nye, Art Spiegelman, and Senator Al Franken. The American Ingenuity Award was created by the artist Jeff Koons.^[6]

Future Con

Future Con, formerly The Future is Here, is an annual conference for students and young people interested in science and science fiction, held as part of Washington D.C.'s Awesome Con.^{[citation needed]}

Museum Day

Smithsonian arranges Museum Day, when museums in all 50 U.S. states offer limited free admission. In 2018, over 1,400 museums participated. ^[7]^[8]

The offer includes a free admission for the ticket holder plus one guest and this ticket is specific to the chosen museum only.^[9] The intention is for one ticket per person in contrast to the International Museum Day, when participating museums generally offer entirely free admission throughout the day.

Contributors

Notable past and current contributors to Smithsonian have included:

References

^ "AAM: Total Circ for Consumer Magazines". Alliance for Audited Media. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
^ "Top 100 U.S. Magazines by Circulation" (PDF). PSA Research Center. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2016. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
^ ^a ^b Winfrey, Carey (October 2005), Noxious Bogs & Amorous Elephants: Smithsonian's birth, 35 years ago, only hinted at the splendors to follow, Smithsonian, archived from the original on February 2, 2013
^ "Michael Caruso Steps Down as Editor in Chief of Smithsonian Magazine". Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
^ "Smithsonian Magazine". Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
^ "Smithsonian American Ingenuity Awards". Smithsonian.com. Archived from the original on February 25, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
^ Brownell, Matt (September 23, 2011). "Free Museum Day: This Saturday!". TheStreet. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
^ "Museum Day: Free admission to nearly 1,500 US museums". September 19, 2018. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
^ "| History, Travel, Arts, Science, People, Places Smithsonian Magazine". Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.

External links

Official website

[1] "AAM: Total Circ for Consumer Magazines". Alliance for Audited Media. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013. Retrieved October 27, 2016.

[2] "Top 100 U.S. Magazines by Circulation" (PDF). PSA Research Center. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2016. Retrieved February 6, 2016.

[smith-3] Winfrey, Carey (October 2005), Noxious Bogs & Amorous Elephants: Smithsonian's birth, 35 years ago, only hinted at the splendors to follow, Smithsonian, archived from the original on February 2, 2013

[4] "Michael Caruso Steps Down as Editor in Chief of Smithsonian Magazine". Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.

[5] "Smithsonian Magazine". Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.

[6] "Smithsonian American Ingenuity Awards". Smithsonian.com. Archived from the original on February 25, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2016.

[7] Brownell, Matt (September 23, 2011). "Free Museum Day: This Saturday!". TheStreet. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.

[8] "Museum Day: Free admission to nearly 1,500 US museums". September 19, 2018. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.

[9] "| History, Travel, Arts, Science, People, Places Smithsonian Magazine". Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.

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-'''''Smithsonian''''' is the official journal published by the [[Smithsonian Institution]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] The first issue was published in 1970.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top 100 U.S. Magazines by Circulation|url=http://www.psaresearch.com/images/TOPMAGAZINES.pdf|work=PSA Research Center|accessdate=February 6, 2016}}</ref>
+'''''Smithsonian''''' is a science and nature magazine (and associated website, ''SmithsonianMag.com''). It is the official journal published by the [[Smithsonian Institution]] in [[Washington, D.C.]], although editorially independent from its parent organization. The first issue was published in 1970.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top 100 U.S. Magazines by Circulation|url=http://www.psaresearch.com/images/TOPMAGAZINES.pdf|work=PSA Research Center|access-date=February 6, 2016|archive-date=November 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161115225953/http://www.psaresearch.com/images/TOPMAGAZINES.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Smithsonian holds events such as the American Ingenuity Awards, Future Con, and Museum Day.
 ==History==
-The history of ''Smithsonian'' began when [[Edward K. Thompson]], the retired editor of ''[[Life (magazine)|Life]]'' magazine, was asked by the then-Secretary of the Smithsonian, [[S. Dillon Ripley]], to produce a magazine "about things in which the Smithsonian [Institution] is interested, might be interested or ought to be interested."<ref name=smith/>
+The history of ''Smithsonian'' began when [[Edward K. Thompson]], the retired editor of ''[[Life (magazine)|Life]]'' magazine, was asked by then-Secretary of the Smithsonian, [[S. Dillon Ripley]], to produce a magazine "about things in which the Smithsonian [Institution] is interested, might be interested or ought to be interested."<ref name=smith/>
-Thompson would later recall that his philosophy for the new magazine was that it "would stir curiosity in already receptive minds. It would deal with history as it is relevant to the present. It would present art, since true art is never dated, in the richest possible reproduction. It would peer into the future via coverage of social progress and of science and technology. Technical matters would be digested and made intelligible by skilled writers who would stimulate readers to reach upward while not turning them off with jargon. We would find the best writers and the best photographers—not unlike the best of the old ''Life''."<ref name=smith>{{citation |url= http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Noxious_Bogs__Amorous_Elephants.html |title= Noxious Bogs & Amorous Elephants: Smithsonian's birth, 35 years ago, only hinted at the splendors to follow |last= Winfrey |first= Carey |publisher= Smithsonian |date= October 2005 |url-status= dead |archiveurl= https://archive.is/20130202154607/http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Noxious_Bogs__Amorous_Elephants.html |archivedate= February 2, 2013 }}</ref>
+Thompson later recalled that his philosophy for the new magazine was that it "would stir curiosity in already receptive minds. It would deal with history as it is relevant to the present. It would present art, since true art is never dated, in the richest possible reproduction. It would peer into the future via coverage of social progress and of science and technology. Technical matters would be digested and made intelligible by skilled writers who would stimulate readers to reach upward while not turning them off with jargon. We would find the best writers and the best photographers—not unlike the best of the old ''Life''."<ref name=smith>{{citation |url= http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Noxious_Bogs__Amorous_Elephants.html |title= Noxious Bogs & Amorous Elephants: Smithsonian's birth, 35 years ago, only hinted at the splendors to follow |last= Winfrey |first= Carey |publisher= Smithsonian |date= October 2005 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://archive.today/20130202154607/http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Noxious_Bogs__Amorous_Elephants.html |archive-date= February 2, 2013 }}</ref>
-In 1973, the magazine turned a profit for the first time. By 1974, circulation had nearly quadrupled, to 635,000, and it reached the one million milestone in 1975—one of the most successful launches of its time. In 1980, Thompson was replaced by Don Moser, who had also worked at ''Life'', and circulation reached upwards of two million, in turn, by Carey Winfrey upon his retirement in 2001.
+In 1973, the magazine turned a profit for the first time. By 1974, circulation had nearly quadrupled, to 635,000, and it reached the one million milestone in 1975—one of the most successful launches of its time. In 1980, Thompson was replaced by Don Moser, who had also worked at ''Life'', and circulation reached upwards of two million, in turn, by [[Carey Winfrey]] upon his retirement in 2001. [[Michael Caruso (editor)|Michael Caruso]] succeeded Carey Winfrey in 2011, and served as editor-in-chief until 2019.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/michael-caruso-steps-down-editor-chief-smithsonian-magazine-180972490/ | title=Michael Caruso Steps Down as Editor in Chief of Smithsonian Magazine | access-date=November 4, 2022 | archive-date=September 29, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929080318/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/michael-caruso-steps-down-editor-chief-smithsonian-magazine-180972490/ | url-status=live }}</ref> Since that time Debra Rosenberg and Terence Monmaney have been editors.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/smithsonian-magazine | title=Smithsonian Magazine | access-date=November 4, 2022 | archive-date=October 7, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007170416/https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/smithsonian-magazine | url-status=live }}</ref>
-==''Smithsonian'' American Ingenuity Awards==
+== Events held ==
+===''Smithsonian'' American Ingenuity Awards===
 Every year since 2012, the magazine has sponsored the American Ingenuity Awards, a recognition of innovation in the arts, sciences and technology. Winners have included [[Bryan Stevenson]], [[Elon Musk]], [[Lin-Manuel Miranda]], [[OK Go]], [[John Krasinski]], [[Dave Eggers]], [[Aziz Ansari]], [[Rosanne Cash]], [[Jeff Bezos]], [[Fred Armisen]], [[Bill Hader]] and [[David Lynch]].
-Presenters have included [[Stephen Hawking]] (twice), [[Stephen Colbert]], [[David Byrne]], [[Herbie Hancock]], [[Erin Brockovich]], [[Ruben Blades]], [[Bill Nye]], [[Art Spiegelman]] and Senator [[Al Franken]].
+Presenters have included [[Stephen Hawking]] (twice), [[Stephen Colbert]], [[David Byrne]], [[Herbie Hancock]], [[Erin Brockovich]], [[Ruben Blades]], [[Bill Nye]], [[Art Spiegelman]], and Senator [[Al Franken]]. The American Ingenuity Award was created by the artist [[Jeff Koons]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Smithsonian American Ingenuity Awards|url=http://www.smithsonianmag.com/ingenuity/|website=Smithsonian.com|access-date=January 12, 2016|archive-date=February 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160225150854/http://www.smithsonianmag.com/ingenuity/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
+=== Future Con ===
-The American Ingenuity Award itself was created by the artist [[Jeff Koons]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Smithsonian American Ingenuity Awards|url=http://www.smithsonianmag.com/ingenuity/|website=Smithsonian.com|accessdate=January 12, 2016}}</ref>
+Future Con, formerly The Future is Here, is an annual conference for students and young people interested in science and science fiction, held as part of Washington D.C.'s [[Awesome Con]].{{fact|date=March 2023}}
+=== {{anchor|Museum Day}}Museum Day ===
-== Smithsonian.com photo contest ==
+{{distinguish|International Museum Day}}
-Every year since 2003, ''Smithsonian'' magazine has run an international photography contest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smithsonianmag.com/photocontest/ |title=Featured Entries {{!}} Smithsonian Photo Contest |website=Smithsonian |language=en|access-date=March 28, 2018}}</ref> Tens of thousands of images are submitted from over a hundred countries.
+Smithsonian arranges Museum Day, when museums in all 50 U.S. states offer limited free admission. In 2018, over 1,400 museums participated. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Brownell |first=Matt |date=2011-09-23 |title=Free Museum Day: This Saturday! |url=https://www.thestreet.com/personal-finance/free-museum-day-saturday-12789872 |website=TheStreet |language=en-us |access-date=March 15, 2023 |archive-date=March 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315163630/https://www.thestreet.com/personal-finance/free-museum-day-saturday-12789872 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/museum-day-smithsonian/index.html | title=Museum Day: Free admission to nearly 1,500 US museums | date=September 19, 2018 | access-date=March 16, 2023 | archive-date=March 16, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230316072040/https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/museum-day-smithsonian/index.html | url-status=live }}</ref>
+The offer includes a free admission for the ticket holder plus one guest and this ticket is specific to the chosen museum only.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/museum-day-2022/faq/ | title=&#124; History, Travel, Arts, Science, People, Places Smithsonian Magazine | access-date=March 16, 2023 | archive-date=March 16, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230316073149/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/museum-day-2022/faq/ | url-status=live }}</ref> The intention is for one ticket per person in contrast to the [[International Museum Day]], when participating museums generally offer entirely free admission throughout the day.
-Winners: Thong Huu (Grand Prize), Sara Jacoby (Reader's Choice), Oreon Strusinski (Natural World), Dan Fenstermacher (American Experience), Tran Tuan Viet (Travel), SEYED MOHAMMAD SADEGH HOSSEINI (People), Adam Żądło (Altered Images) and Mohammad Mohsenifar (Mobile).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.smithsonianmag.com/photocontest/archive/2017/|title=See the Winners and Finalists of the 15th Annual Smithsonian.com Photo Contest!|work=Smithsonian|access-date=March 28, 2018|language=en}}</ref>
-Winners: Pradeep Raja Kannaiah (Grand Prize), Milan Sachs (Reader's Choice), Prelena Soma Owen (Natural World), Stephanie Foden (American Experience), Peter Nutkins (Travel), Greta Rybus (Sustainable Travel), João Borges (People), Jim Mneymneh (Altered Images) and Alina Rudya (Mobile).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.smithsonianmag.com/photocontest/archive/2016/|title=See the Winners and Finalists of the 14th Annual Smithsonian.com Photo Contest|work=Smithsonian|access-date=March 28, 2018|language=en}}</ref>
-Winners: Albert Ivan Damanik (Grand Prize), Alice Van Kempen (Reader's Choice), Hidetoshi Ogata (Natural World), Lauren Pond (American Experience), Tamina-Florentine Zuch (Travel), Tihomir Trichkov (Sustainable Travel), Benedetta Ristori (People), Radim Schreiber (Altered Images), and Jian Wang (Mobile).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smithsonianmag.com/photocontest/archive/2015/|title=Smithsonian Photo Contest 2015|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref>
-Winners: Pham Ty (Grand Prize), Nicolas Reusens (Reader's Choice), Lorenzo Mittiga (Natural World), Olivier Douliery (American Experience), David Martín Huamaní Bedoya (Travel), Joydeep Mukherjee (People), Jefflin Ling (Altered Images), and Yilang Peng (Mobile).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smithsonianmag.com/photocontest/archive/2014/|title=Smithsonian Photo Contest 2014|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref>
-Winners: Sergio Carbajo Rodriguez (Grand Prize), Candy Feng (Reader's Choice), Graham McGeorge (Natural World), Willie Huang (American Experience), Nidal Adnan Kibria (Travel), Simon Morris (People), Shamma Esoof (Altered Images), and Cesar Rodriguez (Mobile).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smithsonianmag.com/photocontest/archive/2013/|title=Smithsonian Photo Contest 2013|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref>
 ==Contributors==
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+* [[Jerry Adler (journalist)|Jerry Adler]]
+* [[Elizabeth Royte]]
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v t e Smithsonian Institution
Museums	African American History and Culture African Art Air and Space Udvar–Hazy American Art Renwick Gallery American History Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Numismatic Collection American Indian Heye Center Anacostia Arts and Industries Asian Art Freer Sackler Castle Cooper–Hewitt Design Gardens Archives of American Gardens Hirshhorn Latino Natural History Barcode of Life Encyclopedia of Life Global Volcanism Portrait Gallery Postal Women's History
Zoo	National Zoological Park Uncle Beazley
Research	Archives of American Art Caribbean Coral Reef Ecosystems Program Conservation and restoration Astrophysics Chandra Conservation Biology Environmental Research Libraries and Archives Biodiversity Heritage Library Marine Station Museum Conservation Institute Migratory Bird Tropical Research
Cultural	Asian Pacific Latino Folklife and Cultural Heritage Folklife Festival Folkways Global Sound
Education	Affiliations Ripley Center
Media	American Art Air & Space/Smithsonian STEM in 30 Smithsonian magazine Smithsonian Channel Smithsonian Contributions and Studies Series
Awards	James Smithson Medal Charles Lang Freer Medal Hodgkins Medal Langley Gold Medal National Design Awards Smithsonian Philatelic Achievement Award Woodrow Wilson Awards
Other	James Smithson John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Wilson Center (The Wilson Quarterly) Smithsonian Police U.S. National Tick Collection