After wanting to go for the longest time, I finally paid a visit to Evolution. This place is a truly incredible wunderkammer of natural history.

I wish I had taken my camera. I spent a good hour in the store, examining all of the unique treats: fossils, bones, stones, shells, insects, jewelry, medical models, ancient artifacts, taxidermy specimens.

I was surprised at how reasonable the prices were. For under $150, you can purchase a freeze dried two-headed bat, mounted and preserved in glass (regular bats are only $49!).

(I have a personal quirk which makes me unable to purchase even the most interesting taxidermy because I can’t stand the thought of a creature being intentionally snuffed out for the sake of display. In a museum? Perhaps. In my house…not a chance).

If man eating Piranha are more your speed, look for further.

They even carried the entire collection of Kikkerland Anatomical Puzzles!

I was quite proud of the restraint I showed, leaving with only a tiny fossilized Trilobite.

It feels quite special to have this artifact that is over 300 million years old, like a strange connection to a nearly unfathomable history.

If you are in NY, I highly recommend paying evolution a visit.