Need some help with your holiday shopping?

Charlotte Nature Museum now carries a variety of Melissa & Doug gift items that are sure to delight the little ones in your life. Melissa & Doug is an American toy company specializing in unique educational toys, crafts and games.

All items are available at Trail’s End Store, open six days a week during regular Museum hours.

Charlotte Nature Museum Members receive a 20% discount on all purchases. All purchases help support educational programs provided by the Museum.

Fresh Start Chunky Puzzle Insects ($10.00) – This hand-crafted wooden puzzle features colorful pieces that are easy for small hands to grasp and stand up for pretend play. Ages 2 and up.

Backyard Explorer Role Play Set ($30.00) – Get dressed for adventure with this three-pocket vest, safari helmet, binoculars and bug jar with magnifying glass. Ages 3-6.

Blossom Bright or Tootle Turtle Tote Set ($15.00) – Budding gardeners will love having their own trowel, rake and spray bottle as they learn to care for plants at home. Ages 3 and up.

Bug Catching Game ($10.00) – This hand-crafted wooden game includes colorful magnetic bugs and a bug-catching net. Ages 3 and up.

Flower Power or Butterfly Friends Wooden Bead Set ($10.00) – Each kit includes more than 120 beads and five cords to create unique, colorful jewelry. Ages 4 and up.

Build-Your-Own Wooden Birdhouse ($13.00) – Little DIY enthusiasts will love this kit, which includes easy-to-assemble wooden birdhouse panels, screws, paints and a paintbrush. Ages 5 and up.

Decorate-Your-Own Owl Bank ($7.00) – Who! Who! Who knew saving could be so much fun? Kids can design a custom resin owl bank with six fun paint colors and glitter glue. Ages 8 and up.

First Play Flapping Owl ($13.00) – Infants can explore movement, color and sound with this hardwood owl decorated with child-safe dyes. Ages 9 months and up.

First Play Peek-a-boo Turtle ($10.00) – This fun hardwood turtle, decorated with child-safe dyes, lets little ones explore colors, shapes, movement and sound. Ages 12 months and up.

Rascal Raccoon, Frisky Fox or Chopper Beaver ($8.00) – Each soft plush animal has an irresistibly fluffy tail, perfect for snuggling. All ages.

Museum Membership - For the parent or grandparent who seeks enriching activities that bring the whole family closer, a Membership is the best way to experience all that our Museums have to offer. Plus, Members are invited to special events and receive discounts on Birthday Parties, Summer Camps and other programs.

A donation to Charlotte Nature Museum - For the person who has everything, honor them with a feel-good gift that will support extraordinary experiences at Charlotte Nature Museum throughout the year. Your generosity will be acknowledged with a personalized letter to your friend or loved one just in time for the holidays.