MEL Science review
Updated October 12, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
MEL Science offers monthly hands on science kits paired with app based virtual and augmented reality for children learning STEM, physics and chemistry. It is designed for families wanting shared discovery at home through guided experiments and screen time with educational value.
Key facts
- Best for
- Families exploring science together through kits and digital play
- Markets
- AU, BE, CA, CH, DE, ES, FR, GB, HK, IT, JP, NZ, RU, SG, US
- Official website
- melscience.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- More than 100 hands on kits across STEM, physics and chemistry topics
- More than 50 app, virtual reality and augmented reality learning experiences
- Child friendly kits tested in labs with visual step by step guidance
- Monthly home delivery with digital access available anytime for families
Cons
- Projects arrive through ongoing subscription, with no separate one time purchase option
Who it suits
- Parents bonding with children over hands on discovery
- Children aged 5 and up curious about STEM and chemistry
- Families wanting guided experiments with digital exploration
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers wanting single kits without ongoing delivery
What it does well
MEL Science centers on monthly boxes that bring physics, chemistry and STEM to life at home, supported by more than 100 hands on projects and more than 50 digital experiences. Children can build a microscope, model everyday devices, run safe chemistry work and explore molecules through virtual reality and augmented reality lessons. An interactive mobile app provides visual step by step instructions for each build. Kits are tested in labs, certified as child friendly, and meet CPSC requirements plus CEN EN 71-4 for those sets, with no explosives included.
Our full take
Science subscription for kids with monthly hands-on kits and digital experiences, covering STEM, physics and chemistry for ages 5 and up.
How MEL Science compares
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Frequently asked questions
What does MEL Science offer?+
MEL Science offers an educational subscription with more than 100 hands on projects delivered monthly and more than 50 digital experiences available anytime. Topics span STEM, physics and chemistry through building, modeling and guided experiments. Families can pick one subject or mix and match across subjects.
How do children use the app and immersive content?+
Children follow interactive instructions in the mobile app while building each kit. Virtual reality lets them explore concepts in an immersive way, while augmented reality lessons add depth to STEM builds. Together, these tools make screen time part of hands on learning.
How do pause and cancellation work?+
Subscribers can pause or cancel at any point through one click in the account tab. The same area allows reactivation whenever families want to resume. Hands on kits arrive monthly, while digital experiences remain available anytime during the subscription.
Sources
- melscience.com checked October 9, 2026
Backs: Description
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