If trudging through big box retailers and looking for the elusive toy for your kid makes you want to take a long winter’s nap, read on. We found 13 independent toy stores that will get you excited about tackling that long list. All of these store’s owners are passionate about toys: the selections are impeccable, and the displays and presentations are artistically imaginative. After visiting these shops, you may just start to feel that this truly is the most wonderful time of the year.

Down to a Science

8. NY Hall of Science Gift Shop: The gift shop at the New York Hall of Science proves that science can be fun and exciting. Every single item in this store is geared toward igniting children’s minds to think in a creative (and scientific) way. You don’t need to pay museum admission to check out the shop’s unique (and large) selection, which includes Hoberman’s expanding mini-spheres, a mind-blowing Minecraft section and even astronaut Barbies.

New York Hall of Science
47-01 111th St.
Corona, Ny
Phone: 718-699-0005
Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
What is your favorite NYC toy store?
 
-Alice Perry
 
All photos courtesy of Alice Perry except Norman & Jules.
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