Smithsonian Microscope: Science Kits for 3rd Grade with Astronomy Instruction Guide
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3.3 out of 5 stars with 12 reviews
broad age appeal: 3.43 out of 5
ease of use: 3.29 out of 5
length of play: 2.86 out of 5
quality: 3 out of 5
value: 2.86 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
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29 December, 2025Verified purchase
Too cheap
Super cheap plastic. We put a leaf on it from yard and couldn’t see anything. Will likely return as it doesn’t do what it claims to so. More samples would have been smart.
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 18 days ago
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Smithsonian Microscope — that’s definitely disappointing. This microscope is designed as a beginner set, and clear viewing depends on proper lighting, slide preparation, and focus adjustments. Objects like leaves usually need to be very thin or prepared on a slide to be viewed clearly. That said, we understand your frustration and appreciate you sharing your feedback. If you’d like help troubleshooting or have questions about using the microscope, please reach out to our customer service team at custserv@nsi-int.com and put “Target Review Follow Up” in the subject line. We’re happy to help.
1 out of 5 stars
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29 December, 2025Verified purchase
Cheap not worrh it
No astronomy guide with it, everything is blurry and you can't see anything. It's cheap and not worth even $5.
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 18 days ago
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Smithsonian Microscope, Rebecca — that’s definitely frustrating. The set is intended as a beginner microscope, and clear viewing depends on proper slide placement, lighting, and focus adjustments. The astronomy guide is included in the packaging or instruction materials, so if it was missing, that’s not how it should arrive. Please reach out to our customer service team at custserv@nsi-int.com so they can help troubleshoot the viewing issues or look into any missing materials. Put “Target Review Follow Up” in the subject line and let them know you posted this review under your name. We’re happy to help.
1 out of 5 stars
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25 December, 2025Verified purchase
Cant see anythjng through lens
It’s so blurry, can’t see anything through the lens including all the samples it came with. It’s completely useless and such a disappointment.
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 25 days ago
We're sorry you had a disappointing experience with your Smithsonian Microscope, but we really want to make things right. Please reach out to our customer service team at custserv@nsi-int.com. Tell them exactly what’s happening and what you’ve tried, so they can troubleshoot the issue and get you up and running. Please put "Target Review Follow Up" in the subject line, and let them know you published this review under Kristin.
2 out of 5 stars
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16 December, 2025Verified purchase
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Very small in size
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 1 month ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the Smithsonian Microscope. We’re glad you took the time to review the product! The size of the microscope is designed to be compact and kid-friendly, making it easier for young scientists to handle and explore. The product packaging does display the size details to help customers make an informed decision before purchase. If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us at custserv@nsi-int.com. We’re always here to help!
5 out of 5 stars
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12 December, 2025Verified purchase
Great gift to keep curiousity going
Beginners set for my science driven child..
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 27 days ago
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so happy to hear the Smithsonian Microscope was a great fit for your science-driven child. Inspiring curiosity and hands-on learning is exactly what this beginner set is designed to do. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope it sparks lots of fun discoveries ahead!
5 out of 5 stars
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11 December, 2025
We Spent an Hour Looking at Random Stuff — Amazing!
My niece and I went full detective mode with this microscope. Leaves, hair, crumbs — nothing was safe. She was fascinated by all the tiny details. We went outside, grabbed a few leaves, and my niece spent the whole afternoon studying them. It’s such a great way to spark curiosity.
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 1 month ago
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the Smithsonian Microscope! We absolutely love hearing how it sparked curiosity and turned an afternoon into a fun detective adventure for you and your niece. I
5 out of 5 stars
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11 November, 2025
The best for kids
My kid love it he said it was the best item he had
1 reply from NSI Product Support Team team - 2 months ago
Thank you so much for your review!