Museum Store Sunday at NHSM — One Day Only!

NHSM is thrilled to join over 2,200 museums across the globe for Museum Store Sunday, a day dedicated to purposeful shopping and community support. Though our museum remains officially closed for renovations, we’re opening our doors for one extraordinary day to host a holiday marketplace unlike anything you’ll find in stores—or online.

Why Shop NHSM’s Museum Store Sunday? Because every purchase fuels our mission. Revenue from this event helps keep museum admission free and program fees low or zero—ensuring that education remains accessible to all. This is our fourth year participating, and it’s become a cornerstone fundraiser that supports exhibits, outreach, and conservation efforts year-round.

What You’ll Discover:

• The Big Book Sale – Nature and science titles, new and gently loved
• Fossils Galore – From dinosaur coprolites to trilobites and shark teeth
• Minerals That Dazzle – Crystals that glow, shimmer, and span the periodic table
• Beanie Baby Bonanza – Every creature imaginable, from rat to butterfly, crab to caribou
• And much much more.

These items are tariff-proof, organic, natural, and in some cases, over 300 million years old. You won’t find them on Amazon—and you won’t forget the experience.

Give More Than a Gift—Give Wonder and Awe Whether you’re shopping for a curious child, a science-loving friend, or a collector of the extraordinary, NHSM’s Museum Store Sunday is your destination for gifts that inspire.

Members Get More NHSM members get early access (9:00AM) to the marketplace and 10% off at checkout. It’s our way of saying thank you for supporting science, history, and community. Not a member yet? Join today and unlock the benefits—just in time for the holidays.

Due to construction, please refer to the parking map below for available parking during Museum Store Sunday.