Give gifts that give back!

Did you know that the Explore Store is 100% owned and operated by the Science Museum of Minnesota? That means 100% of proceeds from every purchase support the museum’s mission of ensuring science learning is accessible to all, making every gift you give a gift for STEM learners in our community, too.  

Gift Memberships

A membership to the Science Museum gives your recipient one full year of free museum admission, free Omnitheater tickets, special events for all ages, discounts throughout the museum and online, and more. 

Person jumping to touch one of the basketballs in the Sportsology exhibit.

Science Rocks

Rock your gift-giving this holiday season! Visit the Explore Store on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. to dig up gifts that your recipients won’t take for granite. Should you pick up something for yourself, too? Of quartz!

Just swinging through to grab a quick gift or pick up an online order? Parking in the museum ramp is free for the first 15 minutes for shoppers!


Shop brand new rock and mineral items, including jewelry, crystals, and fan-favorite figures.

Close-up of rock specimens.

Get a 10% discount on all rock, mineral, and fossil-themed purchases (or 20% if you’re a member)

Complete a scavenger hunt to win prizes and explore product demonstrations and hands-on activities.

Explore Store Gift Guide

Discover a few of our favorite things in this year’s gift guide.