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THE SCIENCE MUSEUM IN A BOX
- All items are guaranteed authentic and expert verified
- New items each month to scratch your itch for curiosity
- Featured in Mental Floss, Buzzfeed, Futurism, USA Today, and more
- Free US Shipping (and reduced International Shipping)
- Over $60 value in every box
Customer Questions (4)
Q: Can old boxes be delivered to new buyers? I am interested in that optionAsked by Antkiller 7., May 2023
Yes. When you place your subscription order, please leave a note in your order or email support @ stemcelltulsa. com that you would like a Matter box from our vault.
Q: Do you have new info cards from the earlier editions? I really like how the newer cards have an image and explanation instead of just the smaller black and white info cards.Asked by Amy C., December 2022
We do have new cards for some of the older items. You can email us at support @ stemcelltulsa. com - let us know which cards you need and I'll see what I can send you! Thanks
Q: Are boxes always different or do they repeat? Thinking of renewing a third time and want to make sure it's not the same box. Asked by Phoebe B., May 2021
The items are new every month.
Q: Would this be appropriate for a curious 10yo? My son loves to examine, touch, explore. I know he would love the items but is he old enough to appreciate it fully? Thanks a loving MomAsked by Kim M., December 2019
Hi Kim,
We curate our boxes so most items are suitable/understandable for most ages (i.e. prehistoric fossils, interesting trinkets, minerals, activities, etc.) But as you said, some items may be difficult for kids to appreciate (i.e. aerogel—the lightest solid material humans have ever created—as well as pure element samples). For this reason, we include informative cards that can help adults explain the significance and provide a starting point for further research.
Reviews (187)
Does Not Ship Within 3 Days of Order
Jun 21, 2023
Verified Purchase
Juston H.
I ordered this as a last minute gift because it said that it would ship within 3 days. This is day 5 and the box has still not shipped.
Hi Juston, I'm so sorry this was your experience with us. I checked on your order and your box was shipped the same day the order was placed. Unfortunately, it looks like the post office experienced unforeseen delays with your initial shipment. I see it was delivered at a later date than expected. Again, I apologize that this was your initial experience with Box of Matter, and thank you for your continued support of our small business. If you have any questions about future shipments, please feel free to message us. We're here to help!
Worth every penny and super cool
Apr 14, 2023
Verified Purchase
Crystal S.
Loved this box….and everything came with a description card, so that was even better.
Excitement turns to sadness
Apr 21, 2023
Verified Purchase
Paul N.
To be honest when i found this box and read the reviews i was excited and could not wait for my order to be delivered, but upon receiving the box i was met with disappointment. Looking at the pictures of the other boxes you see a multitude of items in the box but in mine there were only 3 things, a piece of pyrite, a fossil, and a piece of the space shuttle blue print where you cant even tell what it is. Needless to say i will not be continuing my subscription. I hope everyone else had better luck.
Hi Paul,
Thank you for this feedback, it truly does help us to fine-tune our subscription service to make for a better experience in the future. I apologize that we fell short of expectations this round. We typically send 2-5 items per box with the value of its contents at the same price range each month. We will be more transparent in the future so we can better meet expectations. Thank you for trying out Box of Matter and we hope to see you again in the future!
Matter subscription!!!!!!
Feb 13, 2023
Kohyn W.
Amazing I love box sooooooooooooooooooooooo much
Best box on the internet
Dec 29, 2022
Verified Purchase
Krista T.
Probably one of my favorite subscription boxes EVER! If you have kids and they love knowledge and seek out information constantly, this box is an education easter egg that initiates the start of great conversation and exciting exploration into learning. My daughter loved it and my husband and I were kind of jealous, but in a good way.
Sooo cool!
Jan 28, 2023
Verified Purchase
Chris H.
Always has some really neat items for my science display. Love the box of matter!
Big hit!
Dec 21, 2022
Verified Purchase
Jean M.
This has been a gift for my 10 year old grandson who can be hard to shop for. This is perfect for kids (and adults) who fall into the category of not falling for the humdrum. My daughter (the mom) probably loves it as much, if not more, than he does.
Fascinating Finds
Nov 09, 2022
Alexander T.
Some really cool stuff in here. I promise, you have no idea what kind of cool stuff you’ll get in this box.
Amazing Box!
Nov 04, 2022
Jen D.
This is such a fun box! I’m not even a super sciency person, but love to learn about the different things that come. And it’s going to make for an amazing collection of items!
Photos from reviews of Box of Matter…
Past boxes from Box of Matter…
March 2021
A prehistoric fossil, a specialty tool, a piece of one of the oldest computer programs, the tooth of a beast, and a unique mineral specimen.
April 2021
A prehistoric fossil, an elegantly simple tool, like items from around the world, a very old mineral, a material with a memory, and an essential tool for geologists.
May 2021
A prehistoric fossil, a naturally-shaped crystal, a metal with a long history, an industrial tool, a cutting tool, and our first digital item.
June 2021
A prehistoric fossil, a material made for space travel, a tool for measuring the wind, a mineral with an optical phenomenon, and a radioactive element.
July 2021
A tool to demonstrate the power of the sun, a precision optical device, a fragile piece of a creature, and more...
August 2021
A piece of one of the most advanced machines ever built, a pure element, a half-billion year old fossil, and more...
September 2021
Woolly Mammoth fur from the permafrost, an artifact of tech history, a useful bag, and more...
October 2021
This box includes a piece of film technology, an unusual fossil, and a scientific bag.
November 2021
This box includes an electrifying fossil, chemical energy, an interesting metal, and more.
December 2021
This box includes an ancient scientific document, a radioactive substance, a piece of the world's largest organism, and more.
Best of Matter 2021
This box included 12 of the most popular items featured in the boxes of 2021. It was available for purchase separately, and subscribers received a discount.
January 2022
Our most valuable box yet! This box includes a PIECE OF ANOTHER PLANET and more.
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