Mini Museum Out of the Vault - First Edition ID #497 (MEDIUM - 22 Specimens)
Please Note: While public sales of the First Edition ended several years ago, we have kept damaged, incomplete, or otherwise defective museums on hand in storage. After the complete sale of the First Edition's initial and reserve stock we have still been asked by customers for any remaining museums.
Rather than keep these museums with authentic specimens in the vault, we have chosen to share them with the world at a discounted rate. Each of these museums will be listed individually with the limited edition number, description of anomalies, and photos.
As such, these museums are final sale, sold as is, and will not be elligble for returns, replacements, or exchanges.
Mini Museum Out of the Vault - First Edition ID #497 (MEDIUM - 22 Specimens)
The Mini Museum is a portable collection of curiosities where every item is authentic, iconic, and labeled. It's been carefully designed to take you on a journey of learning and exploration. Each Mini Museum is a handcrafted, limited edition.
This First Edition Museum (ID #497) comes with 21 specimens as it is missing one, the Lunar Rock specimen. Our QA team notes there are also several shifted specimens, glue patches, debris, and fiber in the acrylic, as you can see in the photos.
Like all First Edition Mini Museums, this 22 Specimen First Edition Mini Museum includes:
- Custom Microfiber Pouch
- Display and Storage Box
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Individual numbering, embedded in the Mini Museum
Please Note: The Mini Museum is a handmade product and the production process lends itself to small variations. This particular museum was rejected from the original Kickstarter and public sale runs and is priced at a discount due to production errors. All Mini Museums are sold "as-is" and by purchasing a Mini Museum, you acknowledge that such variations can occur. Such variations highlight the artisanal nature of the project, as each Mini Museum is made by hand and absolutely unique. This item is not eligible for returns, replacements, or exchanges.
The First Edition of the Mini Museum was the fulfillment of a life-long dream to share a collection encompassing billions of years of science and history with people around the world. Over 5000 people in 68 countries helped make this project possible!
"Questions of what we are, who we are, and how we came to be are just as important as where we are going. In truth, we are here together, but for each of us, life is an individual course. If we really take the time to look, we can discover that each person has an amazing story that's just as rich and deep as the universe itself."
FIRST EDITION (MEDIUM)
22 SPECIMENS!
The 22 Specimen (MEDIUM) First Edition of the Mini Museum measures approximately 4.5" tall x 3" wide x 1" thick and contains 22 different specimens:
The Oldest Matter Ever Collected (c. 4,568,200,000 Years Old), Lunar Rock (Meteorite from the Moon), Chelyabinsk Meteorite, Dinosaur Egg (Shell), Dinosaur Dung, K-Pg Boundary (Mass Extinction Event), Dracula Soil (Vlad iii's Castle, Transylvanian Alps), Titanic (Coal from Wreck), Trinitite (First Nuclear Bomb Test), Human Skull, Corinthian Leather, Martian Rock (Meteorite from Mars), Valera - Alleged Cow Killer Meteorite, Earliest Life (c. 3,430,000,000 Year old Strelly Pool Stromatolite Fossil), Triceratops (Brow Horn), Baltic Insect in Amber (c. 40-60,000,000 Years Old), Mammoth Hair, Mummy Wrap (c. 350 BCE), Abraham Lincoln's House (Foundation Brick), The Berlin Wall, Human Brain, Mt. Everest (Ladder Rung)
You can read more about each of these amazing items on our special page for the First Editon collection.
In addition to these incredible specimens, the 22 Specimen First Edition Mini Museum (MM1) also includes:
- Custom Microfiber Pouch
- Display and Storage Box
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Embedded Individual Numbering
Note: While the Large (33 Specimen) Version is pictured here, the Medium (22 Specimen) Version comes with the same box, pouch, and certificate. The Companion Guide pictured here is no longer available. It was an additional item for First Edition backers. We recommend pairing this item with Relics: A History of the World in 133 Objects.
Above: Large, Medium or Small, your Mini Museum will arrive in a handsome Display Box. Inside the box, your Mini Museum will be protected by a Custom Micro-Fiber Pouch. You will also find a Certificate of Authenticity. A PDF Companion Guide is also available.
The Mini Museum is a handcrafted, limited edition collectible. The unique specimens are artfully arranged and clearly labeled. The entire collection is encased in Lucite acrylic and designed to inspire for generations.
First Edition Production Note: The Mini Museum is a hand made product and the production process lends itself to small variations. All Mini Museums are sold "as-is" and by purchasing a Mini Museum, you acknowledge that such variations can occur. Such variations highlight the artisanal nature of the project, as each Mini Museum is made by hand and absolutely unique.
It is also important to note that while the First Edition contains a complete lineup of specimens, it was made before we refined our processes. This means there will be minor imperfections in the matrix and specimens may not be perfectly aligned. In addition, the acrylic used for the First Edition is different from all other Editions, so there will be some discoloration. These variations are consistent across the entire First Edition Collection and are to be expected with a first-run endeavor.
Finally, as noted above, this museum carried imperfections which caused it to be rejected from the original Kickstarter and online shop inventories. Descriptions and photos of these issues can be found above and the museum has been discounted based on these issues. This item is a final sale and is not eligible for returns, exchanges, or refunds.
Pictures from the Mini Museum Community
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