Holiday Gift Ideas
NEW Science Gift Ideas
Dive right in and try a science project! We offer near-daily events that combine art and science for both kids + adults, and most are free.
The Craft Lab is located within Because Science at
1759 Columbia Rd NW
Stop by for gift suggestions (we know our stuff!), events, or just a curious browse.
Because Science Store
1759 Columbia Rd NW
(571) 549-8028
Open Daily: Wed-Sat 11am-8pm & Sun-Tue 12-6
*Click store info for temporary/holiday hours
We bridge the gap between art and science, celebrating diversity in STEM through a broad range of science-inspired gifts.
Some we even make ourselves. Our exclusive Circuit Breaker Labs collection of art, jewelry, and more is handmade from upcycled circuit boards in our very own design lab.
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Our Exclusive Circuit Breaker Labs Collection
Handmade
Artfully crafted gifts from discarded bits and bytes.
Recycled
Transforming e-waste into jewelry, art, decor, and more.
Scientist-Made
Unique designs created by an art-loving chemist.
Let's decorate your walls!
We can make just about anything out of recycled circuit boards. Great for corporate gifts or hard-to-shop-for people. Because science is also personal.
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We champion women, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ in STEM to inspire budding scientists. Because science and creativity have no limits.
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