TOP 9 SCIENCE & HISTORY GIFTS
With the holidays right around the corner, Mini Museum is here to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Here are 9 of our favorite gifts, from across the stars and spanning millions of years of history!
Whether their interests are in vikings, knights, space, sharks, dinosaurs, the movies, you name it! We've got something for everyone, and with authentic specimens these gifts are sure to be a favorite. After all, what could be better than the real thing?!
We've got the the first collection starter and the missing piece they've been searching for forever, all in one place. From pieces of the Krayt Dragon from Star Wars Episode IV, to medieval chainmail, to ancient shark teeth, spark their imagination with science!
One Small Step...
1 - Apollo 11 Command Module Foil $69
On July 20th, 1969, NASA fulfilled the mission set forth by President John F. Kennedy to put a man on the moon. This mission pushed NASA engineers and scientists to the absolute limit; This piece of flown kapton foil from the Apollo 11 Command Module is a prime example of one of the fantastic fruits of their labors. A centerpiece for any air and space collection!
Straight from Tinseltown!
2 - Hollywood Sign $139
Watching over Los Angeles from the top of Mount Lee, the Hollywood Sign is an undeniable icon of America. Originally spelling out "Hollywoodland," as an advertisement for a new housing development in the area, the sign was replaced in the 1970s, with "land" omitted. This specimen is part of the original "Hollywoodland" sign, a great gift for any aficionado of the silver screen!
Not the droids you're looking for...
3 - Krayt Dragon - Star Wars IV $39
From the moment it premiered on May 25th, 1977, Star Wars was an instant hit and would go on to become an ubiquitous global phenomenon. This specimen is a piece of the Krayt Dragon skeleton prop from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Recovered near the still standing Mos Eisley Spaceport set in Tunisia, this is a unique gift for any Jedi, Rebel, or Wookie!
Please note: This specimen will not keep Tusken Raiders away from your landspeeder.
Protect ya neck
4 - Medieval CHain Mail Jewelry - Starts at $69
One of the great innovations of the Medieval era, chainmail was far lighter than other armor and afforded soldiers improved mobility in combat, while still providing adequate protection from swords and other weapons.
Handcrafted here at Mini Museum HQ, these pieces feature high quality components in gold or silver for necklaces (gold pictured here) or gunmetal-plated brass and leather for bracelets. A one-of-a-kind gift with real history!
Forget the new iPhone
5 - Industry Innovators Bundle $97
Spanning more than 100 years of technology breakthroughs, the Industry Innovators Bundle celebrates three technology pioneers and the revolutions they helped bring forth.
The story begins in 1858 with Cyrus West Field spearheading the effort to create the world's first transatlantic telegraph cable, continues with the first supercomputer created by Seymour Cray, and ends with Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple computers. The perfect collection starter for the industry-interested!
Tools of the Trade
6 - Viking Pendants & Tools
Hailing from the fjords of modern Scandinavia, the vikings were a people swathed in myth and legend. The specter of their plundering was so vast that almost every European nation is entangled with their tales. These specimens all contain pieces of authentic viking tools; History you can wear and display!
An all-in-one collection
7 - Mini Museum - Fifth Edition Large $399
Our flagship collection, 34 fascinating specimens, all in one! Representing relics spanning billions of years, from the depths of deep sea hydrothermal vents to the peak of Mount Everest and beyond the stars. From the dawn of human creativity to a piece of the stage of Woodstock, and from Roman Siege Engines to the Kennedy Space Center. This is the perfect display piece, educational tool, collection starter or collection centerpiece!
A Cut Above!
8 - Coelacanth Cutting Board $69
Once thought to be extinct, but then caught by fisherman in South Africa, the Coelacanth has captured the public eye for decades. The "living fossil" is found everywhere from television shows to album art and even trading card games.
This beautiful acacia cutting board features a laser-etched scan of a real Coelacanth fossil; A unique piece and conversation starter for the kitchen!
Gargantuan Gnashers!
9 - Megalodon Tooth - Starts at $39.00
The Megalodon shark dominated the oceans of the world for over 20 million years. Reaching sizes upwards of 59 feet in length, the largest Megalodon jaw reconstruction measures 9 ft tall. With teeth topping out at seven inches, these predators ruled the sees, chowing down on everything in their path.
The megalodon tooth is a great gift for anyone interested in these enormous predators!
Representing over 400 million years of fascination with history and culture, these gifts are sure to inspire the science enthusiast in your life. Whether it's feats of engineering, such as Apollo 11, innovators like Steve Jobs, vikings, dinosaurs, and even silver screen icons such as Star Wars, science and history have something for every interest, striking inspiration and awe in all of us.
Looking for something else?
Didn't quite find what you were looking for? No worries! Mini Museum has got you covered with our Gifts For Dinosaur Lovers guide!
If you head over to the Holiday Gift Center you'll also find Gifts for Future Scientists, Gifts for Astronauts as well as Gifts for Paleontologists. Or if you're looking for something for Mom and Dad, we got you covered with Gifts for Moms and Gifts for Dads!