The fun way for your kids to learn chemistry

Discover the fun of chemistry with monthly hands-on educational kits guaranteed to spark a love of science. Ages 10+

Loved by parents

Amanda Smith Burt

"We love MEL Science. I’ve homeschooled for 10 years and these are just what we needed. Easy, fun, and the kids love to do them."

Christine Bozzo-Kline

"We love how easy it is to follow the experiments step-by-step using my cellphone. MEL Science experiments assure that our son has experience using lab equipment and chemicals. I highly recommend MEL Science kits!"

Andrea Thacker Delcore

"My kids love the unique projects and the variety of choices. We’ve tried STEM, Physics, and Chemistry, and each one has been a hit."

Kits

Look what your kids can do at home

Exciting and safe hands-on chemistry kits. Delivered monthly to your home. Certified safe. Packed with everything your kids need. Filled with fun for the whole family.
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Experiences

Let technology be the teacher

Lots of unique immersive experiences. Available anytime from your smartphone or tablet. Designed to make screen time productive and meaningful.

Video guides

No more boring instructions — let the app lead your kids through hands-on kits with interactive instructions.

Virtual reality experiences

When immersed in virtual reality, science is so real your kids can almost touch it.

How it works

1.

One subscription

Pick one or more subjects at checkout. You can switch subjects at any time from your profile.

2.

New kits monthly

Get hands-on science kits delivered to your home every month.

3.

From $29.90/month

Pause or cancel at any point.

Your kids will enjoy

Starter kit

Starter kit

Hands-on kits

Hands-on kits

Video guides

Video guides

VR experiences

VR experiences

Starter kit

But first – a home lab

With the first kit, your kids will receive their own home lab. It has everything from a flask to a macro lens and VR headset. This home lab will be the pride of every young scientist.

Hands-on kits and immersive educational experiences for your kids

Subscriptions from $29.90 a month.

Loved by kids

Over 3 million followers have enthusiastically shared their scientific experiences.

Approved by experts

This is one of the most exciting and ambitious home-chemistry educational projects I’ve seen.

by Royal Society of Chemistry

The classic chemistry set gets a 21st-century upgrade.

 

MEL’s apps for smartphones and tablets should distract kids from game consoles.

by American Chemical Society

Recognized by awards

Still have questions?

What is MEL Science?
MEL Science is an educational subscription that offers 100+ hands-on projects delivered monthly and 50+ digital experiences available anytime.
What does it cost?
Subscription starts at $29.90/month.
What is the recommended age range?
Every subject has a recommended age range. When subscribing, you can choose subjects based on your kids’ age.
Is it safe?
We have made every effort to ensure that our hands-on projects are as safe as possible.
  • They comply with the US CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) requirements for educational sets.
  • Our hands-on chemistry projects comply with The European Committee for Standardization’s (CEN) special list of substances allowed in children’s chemistry sets (EN 71-4).
  • None of our projects include explosives.
  • All of them have been tested with kids and include detailed, visual step-by-step instructions.
Can I buy projects separately?
Currently there is no such option. However, we hope to introduce this opportunity soon.
Does each set contain enough reagents to repeat an experiment several times?
The vast majority of the experiment sets include enough reagents to conduct each experiment at least twice.
Can I cancel / pause my subscription?
You can pause or cancel your subscription at any time with one click in the My Account tab. You can also reactivate your subscription at any time.
How can I pay for it?
We currently accept payment by Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
How can I buy it as a gift?
You can easily gift a subscription to MEL Science. When subscribing, simply use the delivery address of the lucky person who will be using the kits.
Can schools subscribe?
Please get in touch with our customer support service at  1 (855) 971-2330 or schools@melscience.com to discuss introducing MEL Science to your classrooms.

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