Uncommon Goods | Science Lovers Mystery Box Subscription

Science Lovers Mystery Box Subscription

Created by Terry Mudge

You never know what will turn up in this monthly gift subscription of real artifacts, specimens, and materials that will thrill any science enthusiast.

$135.00 - $255.00

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Made in USA

What Makes It Uncommon

Fossils, specimens, artifacts: You never know what extraordinary finds will turn up in each monthly delivery of a subscription that will thrill scientists, inventors, teachers, and anyone who’s curious about the universe around us.

  • Terry Mudge and his team search the planet for the most fascinating materials that science has to offer (from prehistoric fossils to cutting-edge materials fresh out of the lab) and curates them into exciting gift boxes delivered by month.
  • This is real science, not toys—each monthly delivery is packed with authentic items such as archaeological discoveries, botanical specimens, geological samples, and more.
  • Every gift is a genuine surprise package with an exciting and unpredictable new collection.
  • Includes research cards for each item in the box to provide a starting point for personal exploration.
  • Created for grown-up science enthusiasts.
  • Choose a three- or six-month subscription.
  • The retail price is an up-front, one-time fee for all months of the subscription. The first gift will be shipped according to the lead time displayed on this page and in your order confirmation email. Subsequent gifts will be shipped monthly for the length of the subscription.
  • Each delivery will include items hand-selected for that month’s assortment; products will vary from what is pictured.
  • Assembled in Oklahoma.

Due to the nature of this item, each is unique and will vary.

Terry Mudge

created by

Terry Mudge

location

Oklahoma

Terry Mudge built his business on something that didn’t exist—a science shop for grown-ups. “It seems like every science product is marketed exclusively for kids,” he explains. Leaving the safety of his career as a cryogenicist, Terry opened a store in his native Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2016 and launched a subscription box two years later. “Both times I created something specifically for the niche audience that I belonged to,” Terry says, “and both times that audience quickly embraced it."

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Sadly, we are unable to ship to APO, FPO, or DPO addresses at this time. We are working towards a solution that will allow us to resume this type of shipping.

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  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Grandma
  • verified reviewer
  • Athens, Texas

I loved the idea of a learning experience for my grandchild

I love science and wanted to share with my grandchildren my love for nature. This is how it went. The boxes went out the first of every month and an email let me know it was in the mail. Since the boxes weren't coming to me, I really appreciated that. I haven't heard from my grandchildren. I hope they liked it. I sure liked the idea.

  • 4 stars out of 5
  • MamaRat
  • verified reviewer
  • Ann Arbor, MI

my dad absolutely loved it

Kinda pricey (wouldn't mind if it was just a one-off instead of a subscription), but my dad was thrilled with it. Great gift for grown-up kids!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • JR
  • verified reviewer
  • Wichita, KS

Highly recommend for teens and adults!

This box is awesome! My 16 year old son loves getting it..and each item included leads to exploration behind it. A fun way to broaden knowledge!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • AZ Heat
  • Arizona

This box does not disappoint

My father-in-law got a gift for our teenage son who loves science, and it was his favorite gift on Christmas. Not only do you get interesting items, but the included cards explain quickly the story of each item. Five stars!!!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Anna the Science Hero
  • San Diego

Perfect Gift For My Science Lover

My adult brother is very into science and researches everything. Every item in this box every month gives him something super interesting to read about. It comes with info cards for everything but he likes to look up ever item and spend hours really diving down each rabbit hole. He loves collecting all the scientific odds & ends in the box so he looks forward to receiving it every month.

  • USA

If I get the 3 month subscription but decide I want more, will I get the same items? How can it be extended?

Verified reply from Allison

We're sorry. The 3 month can't be extended. If you purchase the 3 month and then the 6 month subscription, the first 3 of the 6th month would be the same.

This gift is great for ...

  • Inventors Who Appreciate Unique Finds

  • Curious Minds Who Enjoy Learning

  • Science Enthusiasts Who Love Surprises

  • Teachers Who Inspire With Real Science

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