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The Build Your Own Microscope Kit in the background with the fully built microscope in the foreground. The microscope is turquoise and black. The kit shows a photo of a white boy looking through the microscope.
The Build Your Own Microscope box reads '54 piece cardboard microscope kit, age 8 to adult, less plastic, no glue, no mess, no fuss & 30x magnification'. There are two awards superimposed on the photo. One award is Creative Play Awards 2020 Highly Commended, the other is Dad's Choice Awards 2020 Winner.
A top down image of the microscope. Text bubbles read 'zoom function', '54 high quality cardboard parts' and 'incredible 30x magnification'
A close up of the middle of the microscope. The text bubbles read 'includes 3 specimen trays' and 'illuminate your subject with a smart phone'. Smartphone not included.
A picture of the Build Your Own Microscope Kit contents. Contents are 5 press out sheets, mirror, 2 lenses and instructions.
A top down view of the microscope with a leaf under the scope. A flower sits in a specimen tray to the side.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, The Build Your Own Microscope Kit in the background with the fully built microscope in the foreground. The microscope is turquoise and black. The kit shows a photo of a white boy looking through the microscope.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, The Build Your Own Microscope box reads '54 piece cardboard microscope kit, age 8 to adult, less plastic, no glue, no mess, no fuss & 30x magnification'. There are two awards superimposed on the photo. One award is Creative Play Awards 2020 Highly Commended, the other is Dad's Choice Awards 2020 Winner.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, A top down image of the microscope. Text bubbles read 'zoom function', '54 high quality cardboard parts' and 'incredible 30x magnification'
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, A close up of the middle of the microscope. The text bubbles read 'includes 3 specimen trays' and 'illuminate your subject with a smart phone'. Smartphone not included.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, A picture of the Build Your Own Microscope Kit contents. Contents are 5 press out sheets, mirror, 2 lenses and instructions.
  • Load image into Gallery viewer, A top down view of the microscope with a leaf under the scope. A flower sits in a specimen tray to the side.

Build Your Own Microscope Kit

£17.00
£17.00
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This Build Your Own Microscope Kit is fully functioning and easy to assemble with slot-together cardboard construction. Everything you need is provided in the kit! 

If you'd like to explore out and about, remove the microscope lens tubes & place them in the detachable, handheld adaptor.

This kit is fun, educational and supports STEAM learning. The microscope has 30x magnification. 

Includes: 

  • 54 press out parts
  • 1 x mylar mirror
  • 2 x high quality acrylic lenses
  • 3 x specimen trays
  • Focusing dial
  • Built-in periscope
  • Removable magnifier
  • Full instructions 

Awards for Build Your Own Microscope Kit: 

  • Winner of Dad's Choice Awards 2020
  • 'Highly commended' in Creative Play Awards 2020

Additional Information: 

  • Packaging: 299 x 220 x 44 mm, 600g
  • Recommended age 8+ 
  • Made using high-quality sustainable cardboards & minimal plastics
  • Designed in the UK

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