You know that feeling. The one where you are wondering what in the world to buy your Father-in-law for his birthday or your hairdresser for Christmas or a last-minute hostess gift. Luckily, our area attractions have you covered not only with hours of entertainment, but with their gift shops full of unique items. So, browse below, take a deep breath, and shop local.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center has all things space that you can think of. You can cover everyone on your list with items like a stuffed Laika the space dog, cozy ‘Rocket City’ sweatshirt, astronaut food, Space Shuttle playing cards, and so much more.
The on-campus gift shop is open during museum operational hours and no entry ticket is needed to shop.
Burritt on the Mountain
Burritt on the Mountain has a quaint gift shop, dubbed ‘Josie’s Gift Shop’- named after Dr. Burritt’s wife. Here you can find ceramic pieces, nature inspired jewelry, children’s books, and other unexpected treasures.
Gift wrapping is available at no extra charge for an added bonus. Josie’s Gift Shop is open during normal Burritt hours.
Huntsville Botanical Garden
If you are looking to turn your shopping outing into a combo lunch date, Huntsville Botanical Garden is the place to go. Along with their charming gift shop, you can walk across the hall and have a coffee or meal at Fern & Feast Bistro. When you enter the Garden Gift Shop you will find everything from gardening books, artisan-crafted jewelry, and eco-friendly garden tools to gourmet goodies.
The Garden Gift Shop is open during Huntsville Botanical Garden operating hours and accessible immediately to the right of the main entrance doors as you enter the Guest Center from the parking lot.
Huntsville Museum of Art
Discover thoughtfully curated gifts throughout the Huntsville Museum of Art Store. You can find gifts for everyone with purchases that range from art themed items, chic accessories, Rocket City swag, and gadgets and gizmos aplenty. Still not sure what to get the person who has everything? That’s okay, you can buy a Museum Store gift card.
The Huntsville Museum of Art Store offers 10% off for all museum members, so you might as well add a membership to your shopping list! The store is open during museum hours.
EarlyWorks Family of Museums
EarlyWorks Family of Museums consist of two gift shops, one at EarlyWorks Children’s Museum and one at Alabama Constitution Hall Park. If you are looking for a fun gift for the toddler to pre-teen in your life, the Children’s Museum has lots of options, including all the latest pop culture favorites like Bluey and Doc McStuffins. You can also purchase tickets or a membership as a gift for that lucky someone.
For the more seasoned gift-receiver in your life, head down the street to Alabama Constitution Hall Park gift shop (it takes a winter break from late December-March). The shop contains a multitude of Alabama-centric gift options, as well as Piper & Leaf Tea Company gems like a boba tea kit, tea towels, and of course, tea. There is an added bonus that you can purchase fresh Piper & Leaf drinks from the counter, so you can get a delicious drink while you browse.
Ashley Polesak has spent the last 10 years living her best life in Huntsville, Alabama. She loves to explore all of the things that Huntsville and the surrounding areas have to offer and is a big proponent for scouting out local experiences. Ashley lives and breathes the outdoors and recreation opportunities in the area, you are very likely to run into her at a park or on a hiking trail. If she has her two rescue dogs with her, Oba and Twyla, please excuse their over-excitement, they are currently being trained and it’s a work in progress! If she had to describe herself in television characters she would choose 1/4 Eleanor Shellstrop, 1/4 Leslie Knope, 1/4 April Ludgate and 1/4 Margaery Tyrell.
