Crystal Growing Colour Changing Light Up Kit | Hands-On STEAM Science
Grow real crystals then watch them glow. The 4M Crystal Growing Colour Changing Light Up Display is a hands-on STEAM science kit that lets children aged 10 and over grow their own crystals at home then showcase them in a colour-changing LED display.
Screen-free, experiment-based science this kit teaches real geology and chemistry through active learning. Mix the solution, watch crystals form over about a week then place them on the glowing rainbow stand. The finished display becomes a keepsake for the shelf, so the science does not end when the experiment does.
A great gift for curious kids and budding geologists. sparking the same curiosity about the natural world that fills the Australian Museum.
- Ages 10+, adult supervision advised
- Crystals grow up to 8 cm tall
- Colour-changing LED display case
- Contains a secured button cell battery
Please note: This kit contains a button cell battery to power the LED display. Button batteries can cause serious injury if swallowed, so the battery compartment must be kept secured and the kit used with adult supervision. Suitable for ages 10 and over.
What's in the box
- Crystal-growing materials to grow multiple crystals in different shapes and colours
- Colour-changing LED display case powered by a secured button cell battery
- Detailed step-by-step instructions for safe, successful crystal growth
Dimensions: 17x160x90mm
Weight: 450g
Delivery costs are calculated at checkout and include the total weight of items within an order.
Orders are posted Mon - Weds. Standard post to Australian addresses will arrive within 5 - 7 working days from dispatch date.
For international delivery, please allow an additional 14 days
We hope you are happy with your purchase(s). But if not, we will exchange or issue a refund provided that the goods are returned in saleable condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Designed for children aged 10 and over, the kit includes a button cell battery and a crystal-growing solution to mix. Adult supervision is recommended throughout.
How long do the crystals take to grow?
Crystals form over several days to about a week. Children mix and pour the solution as instructed then observe the crystals growing day by day, which makes it a rewarding lesson in patience and careful observation.
How big do the crystals get and how is the display lit? Grown crystals can reach up to around 8 cm tall in a range of shapes and colours. Once grown they sit on the included LED stand, which cycles through a rainbow of colours to create a glowing display. The compact case measures roughly 16 cm high, 16 cm wide and 9 cm deep.
Is it safe and is the science genuine?
Yes, the kit teaches real crystallisation chemistry in a safe, structured way with clear instructions. It does contain a button cell battery for the LED display, which must be kept secured because swallowing button batteries can cause serious injury, so please supervise younger users.
Does it make a good gift and does buying it support the Museum?
This kit is an excellent gift for young scientists, combining a hands-on experiment with a keepsake light-up display. Every purchase from the Australian Museum Online Shop helps support the Museum's science, education and conservation work.
