The five‑product collection of Science Museum Discovery Sets brings an exciting new proposition for toy and gift retailers
The Science Museum has expanded its licensed product portfolio with the launch of an exciting new range of Science Museum Discovery Sets, developed in partnership with British Fossils.
Designed to inspire curiosity across generations, the five‑product collection brings together authentic geological specimens, scientific accuracy and hands‑on discovery, creating a compelling new proposition for licensing, gift and educational retail.
This uniquely curated range includes the Fossil & Mineral Discovery Set, Break Your Own Geode Kit, Fossil Collection Kit, Mineral Collection Kit, and Gemstone Collection Kit. Each product has been carefully crafted using genuine fossils, minerals and gemstones sourced sustainably from around the world, supported by educational information that aligns with the Science Museum’s mission to ignite curiosity and deepen scientific understanding.
Amy Harbour, Head of Licensing at the Science Museum, said: “This new collection perfectly reflects the Science Museum’s commitment to sparking curiosity through authentic, scientifically grounded products. By combining real geological specimens with accessible educational content, these discovery sets offer licensees a high‑quality, multi‑age range with strong consumer appeal across both the gift and learning sectors.”
Carrying the trusted Science Museum STEM badge, the range provides retailers and consumers with the assurance of scientific rigour and educational value. With a rising demand for STEM‑inspired products in both toy and gift markets, this collection offers licensees a powerful opportunity to meet consumers’ appetite for meaningful, educational experiences.
The products combine display‑ready presentation with scientifically grounded content. The Fossil & Mineral Discovery Set offers a wide mix of real specimens, activity materials and learning booklets that demonstrate how fossils form, how minerals grow and why gemstones shine. The Break Your Own Geode Kit provides an immersive hands‑on moment of discovery, enabling users to crack open natural geodes and reveal the crystal formations inside, supported by clear safety tools and accessible scientific explanations.
The three premium collection kits, Fossil, Mineral and Gemstone, each present 15 genuine specimens complete with identification guides, offering an experience that appeals equally to adults, collectors, families and science enthusiasts. From the spiral forms of ammonites to the violet hues of amethyst, every item in the range tells a unique Earth‑science story.
John Cook, Director of British Fossils, said: “We’re delighted to be collaborating with the Science Museum on this range. It’s allowed us to take what we do best – rocks, minerals and fossils – and present them in a way that’s fun, educational and easy for retailers to sell. We hope it encourages even more people to discover just how fascinating the natural world can be.”
With sustainability, authenticity and STEM education continuing to influence purchasing decisions, this collaboration marks a strong addition to the Science Museum’s licensing programme and provides retailers with a versatile new offering that spans toys, gifts and educational merchandise.
The full range is available now to retailers at britishfossils.co.uk. British Fossils are at stand 4D84-85 at Spring Fair 2026.
