• Child using the handheld microscope outdoors
  • Pocket sized handheld microscope with focus wheel
  • Handheld microscope for kids
  • Handheld microscope detail
  • Handheld microscope product view
  • Handheld microscope in use

Kids Handheld Microscope

$79.99
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Real optics, 50x to 300x

Small enough for a pocket

Works outdoors, not just at a desk

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A real optical microscope built small enough for a child to carry in a pocket. Point it at a leaf, a feather or a grain of sand and the detail comes into focus with a twist of the wheel.

  • 50x to 300x magnification, adjustable on the barrel
  • Manual focus wheel for a sharp image at any magnification
  • Fits in one hand and slips into a pocket or school bag
  • Simple enough for children to use on their own, outdoors or at the table

How to use

  1. Place the clear base flat against whatever you want to look at.
  2. Look through the eyepiece and turn the focus wheel until the image is sharp.
  3. Change the magnification on the barrel and focus again for a closer view.

Care and tips

Wipe the lens with a soft dry cloth and keep it out of dust and damp. Younger children should be supervised while using it.

Specifications

  • Magnification: 50x to 300x
  • Type: Optical, viewed through the eyepiece. There is no screen or camera.
  • Size: Roughly 20 x 12 x 5 cm
  • Weight: About 145 g

What's included

  • 1 x handheld microscope
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Pocket sized handheld microscope with focus wheel

A Microscope That Leaves the House

A desk microscope means specimens have to be brought home. This one goes in a pocket, so a leaf, a feather or a grain of sand gets examined where it was found, which is when curiosity is at its highest.

Handheld microscope for kids

What Comes in the Box

The microscope arrives ready to use with its focus wheel and magnification barrel fitted. Michiaelio ships it free.

Handheld microscope detail

Point, Twist, Focus

Rest it flat against whatever you are looking at, then turn the wheel slowly until the detail sharpens. Start at the lowest magnification and work up, since finding the subject is easier that way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a toy or a real microscope?
It uses real optics with adjustable magnification from 50x to 300x and a manual focus wheel, so what a child sees through it is genuine detail rather than a printed effect.
What age can use it?
Children old enough to hold it steady and turn a focus wheel get on with it best, usually school age. Younger children enjoy it with an adult doing the focusing.
What is worth looking at first?
Leaves, feathers, fabric, salt, sand and banknotes all show surprising structure at low magnification. Everyday things tend to impress more than anything bought specially.
Do I need slides?
No. It is designed to be placed directly onto a surface, which is what makes it usable outdoors on things you cannot mount.
How do I look after the lens?
Keep it capped or in a pocket free of grit, and clean it with a soft dry cloth only. Scratches on the lens are the one thing that cannot be undone.