Best STEM Toys for Black Friday & Christmas 2026
Find a gift they'll love this Black Friday or Christmas. Explore our STEM gift guide with hands-on science toys, experiment kits and more.
Got a science-loving friend? A professor who never stops asking questions? Or a colleague who can identify elements from the Periodic Table at a glance? We’ve got the science gifts for adults to match their curiosity.
At Professor Plum’s, we’ve curated a collection of science gifts for adults, geek gifts and nerd gifts for people who would rather receive something fascinating than ordinary. Whether they love puzzles, biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy or simply enjoy wonderfully weird things, our giftologists have plenty of ideas to explore.
Looking for a gift that is entertaining, clever and a little unexpected? We recommend starting with our collection of:
Challenging puzzles from Clemens Habicht — colourful, deceptively simple and seriously satisfying for puzzle enthusiasts.
Science-inspired plush toys from Giant Microbes — wonderfully quirky gifts that bring cells, microbes and other microscopic curiosities to life.
Outdoor games from Planet Finska — a great choice when your science-loving recipient also enjoys getting outside and playing.
Nerdy apparel from our Geek Shirts collection — because there’s no reason to keep your inner nerd undercover.
Science mugs, including our Beaker Mug — practical, playful and perfect for the lab, office or home study.
And that’s only the beginning. We’ve brought together geek gifts for adults, science gifts and unusual presents for curious minds so you can spend less time searching and more time finding something they’ll genuinely enjoy.
The best science gifts for adults combine curiosity, clever design and entertainment. We recommend choosing something that reflects their particular interests — a challenging puzzle for a problem solver, a Giant Microbes plush for a biology enthusiast, or a geeky mug or shirt for someone who likes to wear their interests proudly.
Whether you’re shopping for a scientist, teacher, student, engineer, professor, science enthusiast or the resident nerd in your friendship group, our giftologists can help you find a suitably clever present.
Ready to find something wonderfully nerdy? Explore our science gifts for adults and discover a gift for the science lover in your life.
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Mars…is a ruddy Buddy and a friendly neighbor! Mars, the red planet, is named after the Roman God of War, but he is a lover, not a fighter. This gu...
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This one's for the kids! The saxon 60/700 AZ2 Refractor Telescope makes the perfect starter telescope to fuel your young observer's interest on la...
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The storm glass was popularised by Admiral Robert Fitzroy after his historic voyage on the HMS Beagle. How the Storm Glass works is still a mystery...
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This simple and elegant device, consisting of a metal pendulum suspended from a stand, demonstrates the power of physics. Perfect for the procrasti...
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These magic beans won’t grow you a beanstalk, but they will grow you a message! Just add water and watch as a message or design becomes visible in ...
View full detailsThis 1000 piece wheel jigsaw puzzle is a must-have for any color lover! Featuring CMYK colors, each tile is an individual colour. The hues are arra...
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As a scary dinosaur's skeleton or an archaeologist's fossil find, either way, our fun Dinosaur Skeleton Pins will look cool displayed on your camer...
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View full detailsUnleash your inner detective with the 20 Questions Card Game in Tin. Challenge yourself to guess the mystery person, place, or thing within just 20...
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View full detailsLyell's Sand Art is a unique and exciting sand art toy. The 18cm or 26cm display includes coloured sand to create stunning designs, while the enclo...
View full detailsThe Ultimate Pirate Trick Taking Game Players: 2-8 | Ages: 8-99 | Minutes: 30-45 With mechanics derived and then enhanced from classic trick...
View full detailsGot a science-loving friend? A professor who never stops asking questions? Or a colleague who can identify elements from the Periodic Table at a glance? We’ve got the science gifts for adults to match their curiosity.
At Professor Plum’s, we’ve curated a collection of science gifts for adults, geek gifts and nerd gifts for people who would rather receive something fascinating than ordinary. Whether they love puzzles, biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy or simply enjoy wonderfully weird things, our giftologists have plenty of ideas to explore.
Looking for a gift that is entertaining, clever and a little unexpected? We recommend starting with our collection of:
Challenging puzzles from Clemens Habicht — colourful, deceptively simple and seriously satisfying for puzzle enthusiasts.
Science-inspired plush toys from Giant Microbes — wonderfully quirky gifts that bring cells, microbes and other microscopic curiosities to life.
Outdoor games from Planet Finska — a great choice when your science-loving recipient also enjoys getting outside and playing.
Nerdy apparel from our Geek Shirts collection — because there’s no reason to keep your inner nerd undercover.
Science mugs, including our Beaker Mug — practical, playful and perfect for the lab, office or home study.
And that’s only the beginning. We’ve brought together geek gifts for adults, science gifts and unusual presents for curious minds so you can spend less time searching and more time finding something they’ll genuinely enjoy.
The best science gifts for adults combine curiosity, clever design and entertainment. We recommend choosing something that reflects their particular interests — a challenging puzzle for a problem solver, a Giant Microbes plush for a biology enthusiast, or a geeky mug or shirt for someone who likes to wear their interests proudly.
Whether you’re shopping for a scientist, teacher, student, engineer, professor, science enthusiast or the resident nerd in your friendship group, our giftologists can help you find a suitably clever present.
Ready to find something wonderfully nerdy? Explore our science gifts for adults and discover a gift for the science lover in your life.
Find a gift they'll love this Black Friday or Christmas. Explore our STEM gift guide with hands-on science toys, experiment kits and more.
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