10 Extraordinary Christmas gift ideas you can only find at The Mind Museum
Holidays have started and you’re probably halfway done with your Christmas gift list. I’ve observed that most people save the best people in their list, for last. We want to see their faces light up in delight when they find out what we’ve got for them for Christmas.
I know just the place where you can get them the most unique gifts – The Mind Museum (TMM)!
I’ve gotten hold of this list of 10 gift ideas you can find at TMM. They’ve got something for everyone, you won’t believe how crazy amazing these gifts are. Are you ready?
Extraordinary Tickets
1. Underneath the stars
Stargazing together is one of the most romantic date ideas ever! I mean, come on, think Rachel and Ross’s first date on Friends!
Or how about checking out artsy (but Science-themed) galleries like Keith and Amanda in ‘Some kind of wonderful?”
Get All Day Passes or gift certificates to The Mind Museum! Go stargazing with your wife or fiancee while enjoying the comfy couches in the custom-made planetarium, walk around the artsy, Science-themed galleries, or learn the Science behind living and non-living things together. Science is so much more exciting with your honey bunny, I should know!
Mind Museum Tickets All Day passes are sold for only Php 750.
2. Name that star!
Make your In law’s (or any of your friends’) day unforgettable by naming a virtual star after them. Or you can leave their mark on one of the digital exhibits they have at The Mind Museum.
Through a fixed donation that come with e-certificates, you can leave their imprints on the constellation or make your child squeal with glee when they find out that you’ve named a dinosaur herd or pack after him!
And you know what else is great about this one? All proceeds from this program funds museum visits to public school kids. You’re not only giving a gift to someone you love, you’re also giving other children the opportunity to explore and discover!
Virtual exhibits range from Php 1,000 to Php 5,000, depending on your choice of show. Click here for more info.
3. The Mind Museum Unlimited Science Pass
Have you ever been to The Mind Museum? Isn’t it great that there are now interactive museums for kids? My kids love The Mind Museum, I don’t remember being so excited about visiting museums when I was young, do you?
And they have every reason to be ecstatic — Interactive exhibits, thoughtfully designed planetariums and 3D shows, exciting Science demos plus…drumroll, please! Free admission to 300 Worldwide Science Museums, discounts on traveling exhibition tickets, birthday packages and purchases from The Mind Museum store.
Take note that availing TMM’s Unlimited Science Pass for someone also provides a way for underprivileged kids to enjoy this wonderful museum treat for free!
Each Unli-pass costs Php 2,250 per head. To know more, click here.
4. The gift of giving
Share the privilege of giving with your family and friends! Gather them all and together, sponsor kids from public schools on a trip to The Mind Museum.
Share with other kids the joy of Christmas, after all, we’ve already received the best gift we can ever receive – the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. Put a smile on these kids faces this Christmas and share your blessings with them.
For inquiries on this project, email [email protected].
Extraordinary Toys
The Mind Museum store also carries a lot of phenomenal gifts for Science-lovin’ kids and kids-at-heart!
1. Shirt talk
Whoever said being a dummy is cool, anyway? The coolest people I know in this planet love Dr. Who, you know. That goes to show that the social world has evolved and Science is now a fashion statement!
So give your friends statement shirts that let them express their geek side proudly! Exclusive only at The Mind Museum store, shirts cost between Php 379.75 to Php 499.75.
2. Journals and Scribblers
Journals and thought spaces are more interesting when you input them on funky Human Anatomy or Science Alphabet notebooks that you can get for only Php 379.75. Don’t forget to pair them with Puzzle Color Pencils! Php 649.75 for a set.
Wondering who to give it to? Teenage girls are big on journals, they’re going to love this!
3. The Star Planetarium
My husband and I are seriously thinking about saving up for this one to give this to the kids. I mean, dude, 3D stars, planets, constellations, complete with 3D glasses for the most mesmerizing virtual experience right within your walls.
For only Php 2,579.75, you can bring the universe home.
4. Excavation Kit
One of the exhibits at The Mind Museum that stuck to my kid was the excavation site. Every kid is a natural Paleontogist, I think, at least as far as digging goes.
Let them unearth Dino fossils beneath the gypsum block, put these bones together and build a dinosaur skeleton replica, like the humongous one you’ll find at TMM.
Excavation Kits are sold for Php 2, 699.75.
5. What’s GNU? and Hyperswipe card games
We’ve recently revived playing cards and board games with the kids, and let me tell you, it doesn’t get old.
Sure, it was a bit challenging to pry them off the devices, but that’s exactly the point. Great for family bonding and get togethers.
What’s GNU? is a 3-letter game deck, while Hyperswipe is a game that tests your speed and visual skills.
What’s GNU? deck costs Php 949.75 and Hyperswipe is sold for only Php 1,349.45. Exclusive at The Mind Museum store.
6. Not your usual gardening toys
The last, but certainly not the least interesting toys you can get kids this Christmas are these gardening toys your minis are going to love!
Teach them to grow Sweet Leaf that shoots leaves that you can use to substitute your sugar – TRUTH! Or grow those Mini-Melons that produce mini cantaloupes in less than two months!
Curious George Outer Space Adventure Garden allows your li’l ones to experiment on mini-pots, can anything be more thrilling than that?
Sweet Leaf and Mini-Melons cost Php 829.75 and Curious George Outer Space Adventure Garden is at Php 1,229.75.
So, which one is your favorite? Among the first four, my favorite is #3 and among the second set, I’m sure my kids will go bonkers for the Star Planetarium.
Didn’t I say you won’t be disappointed with this list? I know I’m not! Go ahead and visit The Mind Museum to purchase any of these wonderful, extraordinary gifts.
For inquiries, visit The Mind Museum official website.
35 Comments
Jem Alvarado (@esupermommy)
Unique gift ideas! If I were to choose, I will pick The Star Planetarium for my son. I’m sure he’ll enjoy this gift 🙂 .
Katherine Rose Coronel- Rivera
I want the excavation kit and star planetarium. Looks like a great gift for the kiddos who want to learn and have fun at the same time.
May De Jesus-Palacpac
yeah the star planetarium was an instant favorite!
Anna “Mommy Anna” Plaida
I want the excavation kit 🙂 but my son is still not fond of these toys pa he is too young pa 🙂
May De Jesus-Palacpac
heehee, enjoy those moments, mommy. 🙂
Celerhina Aubrey
Perfect gift ideas. Cool and educational. Can’t wait to buy some for the baby. Right now kasi she’s too young pa. Kakainin nya lang yang mga yan. Hehehe! 🙂
sriches
Some awesome ideas and totally different for the norm! Love the journals – such pretty colours! 🙂 Simone x
papaleng007
These are great and unique gift ideas. My grandchild would surely love to have one educational gift.
Maan
We named Yuri after an astronaut; of course my favorite is also the planetarium! I hope I can get my hands on that when he’s old enough!
jasmine gagarin
hahahaha that was so clever of you! unique gift ideas indeed!
MollyMia
ohh, those journals are cute! i like the white based one on the left. and the excavation kit looks like the perfect xmas gift for a young playful boy!
Tiffany Yong
The MIND Museum is like the Science Discovery centre in Singapore. The kids gift ideas at MIND Museum are definitely very creative and useful!
Gilliannong.com
I’ve always Been fascinated by stars . And you’re right, these would make great gifts!
seftiburcio
I am actually looking for some gifts for the people who are close to my heart and this post was really helpful!
Louise
Wonderful gift ideas! My friends and I are planning to visit TMM soon and thanks for letting us know about the donations for the public schools so we can prepare our budget. I love how educational museums such as TMM is available in our country. Kids get to learn things while they have fun. Same goes for adults.
Janice
I’ve been eyeing the Curious George Outer Space Adventure Garden for Ziggy. He loves Curious George and even has a growing book collection. 🙂 Cute new header, by the way!
May De Jesus-Palacpac
Thanks! Hubby is still working on it, hihi. 🙂
phyliciamarie
I’ve been to the Mind Museum last year, and the Planetarium happens to be my favorite part, so I love sharing that gift to other people. I also like how you can sponsor public school students to visit the museum.
MapleMouseMama
The Mind Museum sounds like a great place and very much like our Ontario Science Center! I love that you can buy a star for someone or name it after them. What a cool gift!
franckxethee
I’ve just been in the mind museum last week. There are a lot of great gift ideas there and science pass would really be educational for kids.
Manu Kalia
I am more intrigue with the The Star Planetarium. Thank you for the list.
Jason Panuelos
I’m so glad places like the Mind Museum exist in the Philippines. Everyone should check it out!
sinyee0504
I thought i can get some christmas ideas here. Hmmm.. anyway, thanks for sharing such unique gift.
May De Jesus-Palacpac
Hi Sin Yee! You still can even if you’re not from the Philippines. You can check the internet for similar products or if you have a place like Mind Museum where you are (which I’m sure you have), you can just do the same things with your loved ones. 🙂
Eliz@MirthandMotivation
Now that’s a unique outing experience. I’d love tickets and a few t shirts.
Maria Teresa Figuerres
I found a few that my son will really like! The truth is we haven’t gone to the Mind Museum yet. That should be included in our to-do list this December.
Von Avancena
lovely! i think the mini melons will be a fun gift!
Macy Santos
The STAR PLANETARIUM is truly awesome. I would even enjoy this myself.
patriciacuyugan
I love giving educational gifts, and I like it when my son receives them, too. So nice that The Mind Museum has gift items available!
Pingerrain*Priscilla
I always like the idea of planetarium tickets as either birthday or Christmas gift. I agree with you, its simply too romantic.
Raymond Vasquez
Great ideas for the Christmas season. It’s a time to be jolly and generous. Hmmm, I will look into alternatives with your suggestions in mind. 😀 Thanks for sharing these ways of making Christmas more real to humanity.
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen
Everything in this list is educational and something my daughter would be interested in. I think I’ll be picking one up when we go to The Mind Mueseum.
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen
I love all the items on this list and I think my daughter will love most of them. I guess I’ll have to buy one of these when we go to The Mind Museum soon.
rayrose samson
I went here before I think it was my graduation. Kids will love to discover lots of things here.
Edel San
We love the Museum and never tire of going there. My daughter finds the place fascinating (her own words). 🙂