The Curiosity Box

The Curiosity Box: Vsauce's science and collectibles subscription

The Curiosity Box is a seasonal subscription service for science and brain-teasing products, developed by the creators of Vsauce, the science education network with over 3 billion video views. The offering consists of periodic delivery of a box of exclusive items designed for curious adults, with shipments four times a year.

Contents of each box

Each box includes custom-designed exclusive items with a stated value of over $100. Products the company has shown in its catalog include science toys, puzzles, experiments, T-shirts, and collectibles. The company states that these items are not available through other sales channels.

Based on published information, past boxes have included items such as a helical jigsaw puzzle about the history of the Earth, an orrery calendar, a book on animal architecture, T-shirts with science designs, color diffraction chocolate molds, snowflake matching games, and a 60-in-1 spatial puzzle with four difficulty levels, among others.

Subscription plans

The subscription is offered in two options. The quarterly plan costs $75 per box, with automatic renewal every three months. The annual plan costs $280, which works out to $70 per box, and includes an extra gift: a free camera lucida for annual subscribers. Both plans include 10% off all orders placed in the company's shop.

The company notes that subscriptions renew automatically at the end of the term. For the quarterly plan, the second charge may occur sooner than three months if the next box is ready to launch. Annual subscriptions renew for another year after the four boxes are received. Cancellation must be handled in the user's account section and does not entitle you to a refund, as all sales are final, including renewal payments.

How the service works

The subscription process requires choosing a plan, providing your T-shirt size, and waiting for the box to arrive. Shipments are sent when the boxes are ready, four times a year. The company notes that, depending on when you order, shipping may be delayed by a few months if the previous box is sold out and the next one is not yet available. At the time of scanning, the site indicated that boxes were in the process of shipping and that delivery was estimated at two weeks.

Shop and additional products

In addition to the subscription, the company has an online shop where subscribers can purchase products at a discount. Among the available items was the Ruler of the Universe exponential ruler, described as the world's first exponential barbershop ruler, priced at $49.90 and expected in October. There was also the option to pre-order a camera lucida for annual subscribers.

Audience and reviews

The service is aimed at adults interested in science and critical thinking, although the company also sells products specifically for children. The website features testimonials from subscribers who highlight the quality and variety of the contents, as well as its value as a gift. The Curiosity Box is presented as the world's first subscription for thinkers.

Location and contact

Inquisitive Inc. 16217 KITTRIDGE ST. VAN NUYS, CA 91406 UNITED STATES · Phone: +1 (855) 971-2330 · Email: support@curiositybox.com