If a lazy Sunday afternoon at your house often explodes into building volcanoes or breaking out the baking soda and vinegar to concoct a science experiment, chances are you good you have a budding scientist on your hands. Want to make the holidays extra special for your little one? Click through the slideshow for nine noteworthy San Diego shops to brighten your little inventor’s holidays.

The NAT Gift Shop

If the roar of little dinosaurs is a constant in your home, don’t miss an opportunity to find a great educational gift to enhance their interest. The gift shop at the Natural History Museum is a fun place to dig up some new rocks and minerals for the family’s collection, find a great kit exploring fossils or volcanoes, or track down that perfect dino to add to the playroom. The NAT has a terrific selection of books to add to your home library too.

1788 El Prado
San Diego, Ca 92101
619-232-3821
Online: www.sdnhm.org

Photo: Tami D. via Yelp

Where do you like to shop for science-type gifts?

— Cherie Gough

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