Melissa & Doug Chunky Wooden Puzzles

Bubble Girl, our museum mascot, will share some of her favorite items from the museum gift shop during the holiday season. The store is open every day until 5 p.m. and can be reached by calling 503-371-3631.

The museum store offers a variety of Melissa & Doug wooden puzzles, including the one pictured at left. It's not just a puzzle; the chunky pieces make great stand-alone toys that can fuel hours of creative play. This is a favorite pick among staff members for toddlers. Though the packaging says the puzzle is best for ages 2 and up, children as young as one have enjoyed playing with this toy. The puzzle is available in several styles, including sea creatures, insects, safair animals, dinosaurs, and pets.

Here's a comment about the store from a post on Salem's Moms.Like.Me discussion board:

I second the AC Gilbert gift shop! I love to buy things there and as a member I get an extra 10% off each purchase. The prices are great and the toys are really cool. I also do shopping for "stocking stuffers" during Christmas season there. Highly recommend the gift shop.