Solar Eclipse-inspired Gifts for Your Favorite Science Lover

by Stacey Vaselaney

Since Ohio is one of only 13 states in the path of totality, the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse is the talk of the town. Cleveland is going all out with a variety of experiences for locals and visitors. And to get your favorite space enthusiasts even more excited, we’ve rounded up some gift ideas to honor this upcoming once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Check Out Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses

Special glasses are essential for viewing this solar sensation safely. Grab a pair for your loved ones at local partners such as the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, NASA Glenn Research Center, EclipseOverCleveland.com and Geauga Park District. Planning a watch party? Destination Cleveland offers packs of 50 glasses.*

Grab Some Solar Eclipse Swag

For eclipse watchers and star gazers, Sun Moon Earth offers a glimpse into the history of solar eclipses. Or celebrate the upcoming celestial phenomenon with cozy and commemorative gear, ranging from NASA Eclipse sweatshirts to t-shirts from Cuyahoga Valley National Park t-shirts, EclipseOverCleveland.com, and Geauga Park District’s Tree Tops Nature Store (located at The West Woods Nature Center in Novelty).

Uncover Scientific Discoveries Year-round

Make countless memories with a membership to tried-and-true institutions that will be a location for eclipse viewing, such as the Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland Museum of Natural History or the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, providing access to hands-on activities and never-ending fun all year long.

Encourage Space Exploration

Fill the toy box with a variety of toys, games and puzzles that inspire science creativity within young explorers. Kids can deck out their room with a glow-in-the-dark solar system, build a complete solar system with a variety of planet models and model making kits, or piece together several educational and challenging celestial-inspired puzzles — all from the Geauga Park District’s Tree Tops Store. Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers Milky Way Series pins and patches, and Cleveland Metroparks shares a Kids Activity Book. For a magical look at an eclipse through the eyes of a child, pick up A Few Beautiful Minutes: Experiencing a Solar Eclipse.

Learn More About the Total Solar Eclipse

Check out our online information center for all things 2024 Solar Eclipse. You’ll find eclipse resources and info about what to expect during the big event next year, including all the special programming and events happening around town. Trust us, it’s going to be out of this world.

*While Supplies Last