Explore the universe from home
Matter is a subscription of scientific items. From prehistoric fossils to cutting-edge materials straight out of the laboratory, we search the planet for all kinds of things with fascinating scientific properties and ship them directly to curious people just like you all around the world.
Start building your collection of scientific specimens, artifacts, tools, & curiosities by claiming a box in our next limited batch.
Gift like a champion
Struggling to find gifts smart enough for your scientist? You've found it. We designed Matter to be the box we'd want to receive.
It gets even better
As a thank you for signing up for Matter, all subscribers get 10% off all non-subscription orders from our shop from day one.
what you can expect to receive
Real science, no fluff
Everything in a Matter box will have some interesting scientific property. Don't expect t-shirts, plushes, or toys—unless there is something scientifically fascinating about it.
Don't just look smart, be smart
We include informational cards to explain the scientific value of the items you receive and provide a starting point for your own research.
1 box, 1 tree
We're proudly carbon neutral. We plant a tree for every order placed and send you details about it, and all packaging materials are either reusable, recyclable, or compostable.
NEW MONTH, NEW STUFF
Each month's boxes are all shipped in the first week of each month. You'll receive our newest items before they are even available in our store.
Interested in a past box? Grab a discounted past box from our vault here.
sign up
By subscribing today, you're claiming a box in next month's limited batch.
discover
When you get your box, take a moment to learn the significance of these items in the universe.
share
Spread your newfound knowledge to your fellow humans and encourage them to do the same.
some PREVIOUSLY featured items
We've shipped tens of thousands of boxes and counting, making Matter is one of the most popular science-themed subscription boxes, and the only box that features real scientific artifacts, fossils, and specimens. Here are a few of the hundreds of items we've featured.
LUNAR DUST SIMULANT
We work with several labs that create cutting-edge materials for scientific research. One such material was this soil that was engineered to be chemically and physically identical to the surface dust of the moon.
GOLDEN RATIO (ϕ) CALIPER
Our laboratory equipment manufacturers provide us with many specialized tools that can be hard to find. Since scientific research demands high precision, you know you're only getting the absolute top-quality research and measurement tools.
IRON METEORITES
Through our network of collectors, we've been able to include many collectible natural specimens in Matter, such as fossils and meteorites, all of which are verified and identified by trusted experts.
These meteorites were likely formed in the early solar system and crashed into earth around 4,500 years ago.
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
Our scientific artifacts may be our favorite items. These items highlight the extremes of human achievement in various fields, such as this piece of the original cable of the Golden Gate Bridge, one of the most immense engineering projects of all time.
FAQ
Still have questions? We have a broader FAQ page here that might have the answer. If not, feel free to contact us.
