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MEL Science MEL Chemistry Subscription

A monthly chemistry kit subscription for ages 10+, with a starter lab kit and app lessons.

$29.90/mo at MEL Science · Price checked Oct 6

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Our verdict

MEL Chemistry is MEL Science’s monthly chemistry subscription for ages 10 and up, from $29.90 a month. The first delivery adds a starter kit with home-lab gear, and later sets cover projects like growing tin dendrites, pH color changes and burning foam. An app gives video guides and VR lessons. MEL says sets can’t be bought one at a time.

On Trustpilot, MEL Science has a 4.1 TrustScore from 625 reviews across all its subjects. A teacher and a homeschooling parent say the chemistry kits look impressive and the instructions are easy. Complaints include the price, international shipping fees and some subscription problems.

It suits a 10- to 12-year-old who is excited by chemistry and has an adult to supervise. Skip it if you want a one-time gift; the Chem C1000 set is a single purchase.

Key details

  • Ages 10+
  • STEM kits
  • MEL Science
  • Available

More info

  • Subject: Chemistry
  • Age: 10+
  • Price: from $29.90 a month
  • Annual plan: 12 months for the price of 8, per MEL
  • Includes: starter kit with the first delivery
Best for and who should skip it

Best for

  • Kids aged 10 and up who love chemistry
  • Homeschool families
  • Kids who like app-guided projects

Skip it if

  • You want a single kit rather than a subscription
  • You can’t supervise experiments at home
What we like and what to keep in mind

What we like

  • A new chemistry set each month
  • Starter kit with lab equipment
  • App with video guides and VR lessons

Keep in mind

  • It is a subscription; sets are not sold separately
  • Trustpilot score covers all MEL subjects, not just chemistry
  • MEL says experiments need adult supervision
How we reviewed it

Researched, not hands-on tested. This review is based on the sources listed below. We have not tested this product ourselves. Check the current product listing and packaging before buying.

Based on the maker's specifications and public owner reviews, checked Oct 6, 2026.

MEL Science MEL Chemistry Subscription, example set: Tin

MEL Science MEL Chemistry Subscription

Researched · Ages 10+

$29.90/mo

Links go to the retailer

See it at MEL Science

MEL Science MEL Chemistry Subscription

$29.90/mo · Links go to the retailer

Check price

What owners say.

  • 1 positive
  • 1 mixed

Paraphrased from public owner reviews. Each one links to where it was posted.

Positive
A teacher used the chemistry kits in a small intro chemistry class; students loved them, the demos worked and instructions were easy via the app or cards.
Trustpilot review of MEL ScienceJun 16, 2026
Mixed
A homeschool science club loves the kits but finds them pricey, especially with international shipping, and wishes they followed a clear sequence. (General MEL review.)
Trustpilot review of MEL ScienceApr 29, 2026

Sources.

What we read for this review, and when we last checked it.

  1. 01 MEL Science. Chemistry subscription box melscience.com · Checked Oct 6, 2026
  2. 02 MEL Science. Tin set melscience.com · Checked Oct 6, 2026
  3. 03 Trustpilot. MEL Science reviews trustpilot.com · Checked Oct 6, 2026

How it compares.

This toy next to the alternatives we suggest, using the maker’s details.

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Price$29.90$59.95$30
Maker’s ageAges 10+Ages 10+Ages 9–12
CategorySTEM kitsSTEM kitsSTEM kits
Pieces–30–
Good forKids aged 10+ who want hands-on chemistryKids aged 10+ ready for real lab chemistryKids aged 9 to 12 who like engineering builds
StockAvailableAvailableAvailable

Prices are the list prices we saw on the maker’s site and change often.

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