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The Evolution Store

120 Spring Street, New York City, NY 10012
800-952-3195
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Ranked #29 of 555 shopping in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Speciality Shops
Description: A small nature store that's as fascinating as a museum.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

This shop is just amazing this is the right shop for a person who have all

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

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

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Derby, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

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

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Bradenton, Florida
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2009

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

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Brooklyn
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2009

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.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2009
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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!

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McKinney
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58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2009
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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

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Limoges, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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