Natural History is an American natural history magazine. The stated mission of the magazine is to promote public understanding and appreciation of nature and science. Founded in 1900 by the American Museum of Natural History, Natural History was first titled, The American Museum Journal. Since 2002, the magazine is published by Natural History Magazine headed by Charles Edward Harris. There are 10 issues published annually. Since its founding, Natural History has chronicled the major expeditions and research findings by curators at the American Museum of Natural History and at other natural history museums and science centers.