A SCIENCE MUSEUM IN A BOX
Matter is a monthly subscription box that puts museum-grade scientific specimens in your hands. Each month's box contains a new set of scientific items like fossils, artifacts, samples, specimens, activities, and more—along with research cards.
Perfect for the curious teen, college student, engineer, scientist, or nerd.
- 2–5 new items every month
- Research cards with every item
- Over $60 value in every box
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- Free & carbon-neutral US shipping
- Free returns or item swaps
- Recommended for ages 13+
"It scratches the itch for weird (but awesome!) stuff in the mail."
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"Every science lover needs this"
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"A gift that keeps on giving year-round"
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2020 – 2022
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#1 Subscription Box That People Actually Swear By
WHAT TO EXPECT
Every month's box has all-new items, but here's some of the common types of items to expect. Think of these like personal museum exhibits.
Museum-Grade Fossils
Fossils are the rocky remains of previous lifeforms that called this planet home millions to billions of years before we came along.
We source our fossils from the most trusted experts in the field, often digging up the creatures themselves.
Preserve these precious remains like your personal museum of natural history.
[ ITEM #295 - SEA SNAKE FOSSIL - AGE: 55 MILLION YEARS ]
Historical Artifacts
Artifacts are like synthetic fossils—objects that were created by humans doing important scientific things.
By preserving these relics, you're creating a record of our species' advancement.
Our artifacts go through a tedious process of provenance verification and expert authentication.
[ ITEM #235 - NASA EXPLORER 7 SATELLITE TELEMETRY DATA TAPE ]
Exotic Rocks & Minerals
Our species made it's first big leap—into the Stone Age—when we discovered we coud make useful stuff with rocks. And we've been hooked on them since.
Learn about the physical properties and scientific applications of natural rocks, crystals, and minerals.
Note: We love a good crystal, but you won't find any metaphysical properties here.
[ ITEM #040 - NATURAL CUBIC PYRITE CRYSTAL ]
Meteorites
These fragments of other worlds ended up colliding with our speck of a planet after drifting through the immense void of the universe.
Meteorites are among the most precious items we feature, which is why we have each of our meteorites fully analyzed, authenticated, and classified.
[ ITEM #248 - MARTIAN METEORITE NWA13187 ]
...And Much More
Other items have included research equipment, experiments, clever trinkets, and interesting gizmos.
We've even partnered with some of the biggest online names in science, like @physicsfun and Tyler Thrasher to develop new and innovative scientific items not available anywhere else.
[ ITEM #281 - GLASS KLEIN BOTTLE ]
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Shipping Info
Your first box will ship asap. Subsequent boxes will be delivered monthly, quarterly, or annually—it's up to you.
Each month's batch typically ships within the first week of each month—barring any supply chain disruptions.
Shipping within the US is free for the duration of your subscription, and international shipping has been reduced as much as possible.
There are some items we cannot ship internationally which we'll substitute with comparable items.
We prioritize reusable, recyclable, and compostable packaging materials and offset all shipping emmissions.
Subscriber Benefits
Subscribers can choose to pause, modify, or end their subscription at any time from their account page.
You can even apply current promotions toward your next renewal from your account.
As a bonus, current matter subscribers will receive a custom code to take 15% off all purchases from Stemcell Science Shop, as well as exclusive pricing on our annual Best of Matter box.
[ ITEM #275 - SAND FROM THE SAHARA DESERT ]
AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED
We only include verified authentic items in Matter. We work with reputable collectors, and regularly consult with our network of scientists and experts.
If we aren't 100% confident, it doesn't make it in the box.
WE TAKE SCIENCE SERIOUSLY
You deserve better than craft store science products. And we think learning is more impactful when you're holding a tangible piece of what you're learning about. That's why Stemcell exists.
We're dedicated to providing the best scientific products available—whether they're fragments of scientific importance, experimental activities, or just interesting things that scratch your curiosity itch.
With every new product launch, our list of new ideas gets longer rather than shorter. So check in often for our latest projects, and thanks for being a part of our endeavor to make the world a smarter place to live.
Believe in yourself; for everything else, there's science.
— TERRY MUDGE, FOUNDER & SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR