Smithsonian Magazine

Pros: Quality of the articles and photography; low ad ratio

Cons: Only comes out once a month

The Bottom Line: A high quality, highly educational magazine.

Review: I started receiving Smithsonian Magazine about eight months ago. My husband and I both like the magazine, as well as the idea that our subscription fee supports the Smithsonian Institute and gives us a few member perks like a discount in the...

Pros: Intellectual and educational; Little advertising

Cons: High cover and base subscription prices

The Bottom Line: Very thought- provoking and educational magazine

Review: Smithsonian is a magazine that is affiliated with the Smithsonian institution, the world’s largest museum complex and research organization. This magazine is published monthly with a circulation exceeding two million, making it one of America’s ...

Pros: Varied Topics, Smartly Written, Each Issue is like taking a trip to the Smithsonian

Cons: None Really, perhaps the subscription price for some

The Bottom Line: Never focusing on one topic or story, each issue of Smithsonian is an exploration of our world that is never dull or boring and is always an interesting read

Review: As eclectic as the museums, Smithsonian Magazine covers an amazing array of subjects from photography to policing America’s ports. Smithsonian does all this in an easy to read and enjoyable format with minimum advertising that draws a reader in ...

Pros: Variety of subjects, great for history buffs, gorgeous photographs!

Cons: None.

The Bottom Line: If you love history, you will love this magazine!

Review: If you have never picked up a Smithsonian Magazine to browse through you are really missing a treat. The Smithsonian Magazine is a classic and provides history, information, great photographs, research, travel destinations and great ...

Pros: Everything...covers a wide variety of subjects, the photography...everything

Cons: The one month wait for the next issue seems to take forever

Review: I've been a subscriber to the Smithsonian for quite a while now...years...and it has never disappointed me. I eagerly look forward to finding it in my mailbox every month. Here's what you'll find should you decide to pick it up:

IN EVERY...

Pros: Rich photography and enlightening articles

Cons: They could do with fewer advertisements

Review: The Smithsonian magazine is a wonderfully intellectual magazine. The articles are wonderful, the photography is stunning, and the information seems endless.

This monthly magazine is just about always found in the break room at work....

Pros: variety of articles, photography, magazine points to online content

Cons: expensive

The Bottom Line: We enjoy reading Smithsonian Magazine and sharing it with our friends.

Review: We have subscribed to Smithsonian Magazine for years.  This is a high-quality publication that explores a lot of territory through words and photography.  Let me tell you why I like it so much. DescriptionThis ...

Pros: Varied, rich, exciting, stimulating magazine.

Cons: I'd prefer it if it were free.

Review: When I was responsible for the education of my homescholar, I subscribed to several quality magazines in order to expose her to a wide range of educated outlooks. Smithsonian Magazine was among the top in this category. If you're homeschooling, I highly...

Pros: Wide variety of articles; incredible interesting human details in every story; photos; professional

Cons: Extremely expensive increase in price, some articles are bound to not interest everyone.

The Bottom Line: If you are at all disgusted by prime time television, this is the magazine for you. But, it's now pretty pricey.

Review: Monthly subscription magazine. Published by the Smithsonian Institution. The Smithsonian magazine has held up to its high standards throughout its own history. I have subscribed for well over a decade, and it's my favorite magazine. The most ...

Pros: Outstanding variety, excellent writing and photos

Cons: I have to read EVERY article - takes up too much of my time!

The Bottom Line: A little bit of everything, in your mailbox every month

Review: I have subscribed to Smithsonian magazine for about 12 years, and renew for the maximum every time they ask, so I'm probably paid up through the THIRD millenium!

There are a lot of good magazines of this ilk out there, but this one combines...