National Geographic Magazine

We are the world’s leading multimedia destination for the best stories in science, exploration and adventure. And our unrivaled sense of purpose and mission is best evidenced by the fact that nearly 30% of our profits go to funding real scientists, explorers, and conservationists. 1890 The first natural scene published in the magazine 1889 The first photo published in National Geographic magazine 1888 The first issue of National Geographic magazine Founded in January 1888