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MEL Science
London, United Kingdom
What it is
Each box includes up to four experiments, and subscribers receive lifetime access to more than 70 VR lessons and 400 DIY experiments. Subjects are grouped by age: STEM for ages 5+, math and physics for ages 8+, and chemistry for ages 10+. The service combines physical projects with AR and VR lessons, guided lessons, virtual experiments, interactive simulations, and assessment tools. It is available on web, iOS, and Android, with compatible VR headsets also supported; its apps include science lab, science and DIY, VR simulation, and science-for-kids offerings. The pricing note lists a free plan and paid plans from $29.90/mo. Subscription plans are listed at $44.90 a month for monthly, three-month, six-month, and annual billing, with one box per month. Projects comply with US CPSC requirements, and chemistry projects follow the CEN EN 71-4 list of allowed substances. Subscriptions can be paused or cancelled through My Account, but individual projects cannot be bought separately.
For and against
For
- Each monthly box contains up to four experiments.
- Subscribers get lifetime access to 70+ VR lessons.
- Offers subjects for ages 5+, 8+, and 10+.
- Supports compatible VR headsets.
- Subscriptions can be paused or cancelled in My Account.
Against
- Individual projects cannot be purchased separately.
- Listed subscription plans cost $44.90 a month.
- A box is listed for each month of a subscription.
The verdict
MEL Science combines physical experiments with a large library of digital learning experiences across several age bands. Check the subscription billing options and the inability to buy projects individually before choosing it.
Who it suits
MEL Science is aimed at children ages 5–14+, families introducing science, homeschooling parents, educators, and schools. Its age-banded subjects and mix of physical kits and digital lessons may suit households or classrooms seeking structured science activities.
Plans and prices
MEL Science subscription — 3-month billing
1 box per month
Read 30 Sep 2026 · us.checkout.melscience.com
MEL Science subscription — 6-month billing
1 box per month
Read 30 Sep 2026 · us.checkout.melscience.com
MEL Science subscription — annual billing
1 box per month
Read 30 Sep 2026 · us.checkout.melscience.com
MEL Science subscription — monthly billing
1 box per month
Read 30 Sep 2026 · us.checkout.melscience.com
On the record
- Audience
- The products are designed for children ages 5–14+, science educators, schools, homeschooling parents, and families introducing children to science.melscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Cancellation
- Subscriptions can be paused or cancelled at any time with one click in the My Account tab.us.checkout.melscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Company history
- MEL Science states that the company was founded in 2015.melscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Digital content
- Subscribers receive lifetime access to more than 70 VR lessons and 400 DIY experiments.us.checkout.melscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Experiments
- Each subscription box contains up to four science experiments.us.checkout.melscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Immersive learning
- MEL Science provides immersive AR and VR lessons alongside hands-on experiments.melscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Mobile apps
- The company's apps include MEL Science: a science lab app, CuriosityQ: science and DIY, MEL VR Science Simulations, and MEL STEM: Science for Kids, available through Google Play or the App Store.melscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Payment security
- MEL Science uses Stripe to process payments and says it does not store or process payment data on its own servers.melscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Product
- MEL Science is an educational subscription offering monthly hands-on science kits and digital experiences.us.checkout.melscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purchase limitation
- Individual projects cannot currently be purchased separately.us.checkout.melscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Safety compliance
- Hands-on projects comply with US CPSC requirements, and chemistry projects comply with the CEN EN 71-4 list of substances allowed in children's chemistry sets.us.checkout.melscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Subjects
- The product offers STEM for ages 5+, math and physics for ages 8+, and chemistry for ages 10+.us.checkout.melscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- Customer support is available at [email protected] and by phone at +1 (855) 971-2330 in the USA.melscience.com · read 30 Sep 2026
