A friend recommended this stop and I could not get my science-obsessed 18 year old out of there! Prepare to be amazed if looking at actual human skeletons (including fetus and conjoined twins), preserved bugs and butterflies, stuffed deer heads and tiger rugs is your idea of a good time. On the tamer side they have beautiful geodes and ancient... More

Recently visited NYC from the UK and popped into Evolution - I love this store and try and go whenever I visit the area. Although it's not going to be to everyones taste I find it mesmerising, intresting and intriguing and there's always something I would like to buy. The real framed butterflies are beautiful and there's some lovely jewellery.... More

I thought the store was pretty neat, but my wife and daughter were horrified by all the dead stuffed animals and trinkets made from dead animals. This is tacky and will no doubt offend many out there, such as the soft-hearted, PETA members and those who hate seeing this sort of yechy stuff. But, for the right person, it can... More

I got a beautiful framed butterfly here last summer. I just visited their new website and they do custom framing for hundreds of butterflies. I know what I am giving for Christmas this year.

This place is great for the while family! Cool things in every price range. Giant beetles, dinosaur teeth, HUMAN SKELETONS, interesting jewelry. This is now my favorite store in NYC!

Wow! Refreshing unique experience in NYC. The shop has a collection of mounted animal heads, skulls, exotic butterflies and insects, materials to make your own jewelry out of stones and fossils. A selection of pre made jewelry is also offered. The list goes on. There is no way you could see everything the shop has to offer in one visit.... More