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History subscription box, ages 6-11

Mysteries in Time: what US families pay and what arrives

A story, a magazine, crafts, a map and activities per history era, shipped from the UK. Here is the full cost to the US, the delivery timeline and what the 12 eras cover.

$30.86/box
12-month plan plus $5.95/month US shipping, our arithmetic
5-12 working days
UK to US delivery, per merchant FAQ

Mysteries in Time home and FAQ, read Oct 7, 2026.

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On this page
  1. The short version
  2. Plans and prices
  3. The 12 history eras
  4. Delivery and shipping to the US
  5. Gift plans and what auto-cancels
  6. See plans on Mysteries in Time
  7. Mysteries in Time: questions parents ask
  8. Sources

The short version

  • Ages 6 to 11. Each box covers a new historical era: story, magazine, crafts, a map and activities1.
  • 12 eras in total, starting always with Ancient Egypt1. Four of the 12 topics are British history (Elizabethans, Stuarts, Victorians, WW2)1.
  • Ships from the UK. First box dispatches in 2-3 working days; later boxes ship the week of the 23rd2.
  • US tracked delivery takes 5-12 working days and costs $5.95 per month on top of the subscription2.
  • On the 12-month plan, the box price is $24.91 and the all-in US cost is $30.86 per box ($370.32 a year) by our arithmetic12.

Plans and prices

GBP prices are from the merchant's home page, read Oct 7, 2026. The 12-month USD price ($24.91/box) is shown in the hero text on the same page. USD prices for the other plans are available on the merchant's site after selecting USD from the currency toggle; we do not convert from GBP. US tracked delivery ($5.95/month) is extra on all plans12.

PlanGBP per packGBP total billedUSD per boxUS all-in per box
Monthly1GBP 16.95GBP 16.95/monthSee merchant$5.95 + USD price
3 months1GBP 16.45GBP 49.35 every 3 monthsSee merchant$5.95 + USD price
6 months1GBP 15.95GBP 95.70 every 6 monthsSee merchant$5.95 + USD price
12 months1GBP 14.95GBP 179.40 paid once$24.91$30.86 (our arithmetic)
SourceMysteries in TimeRead Oct 7, 2026Mysteries in TimeRead Oct 7, 2026Mysteries in TimeRead Oct 7, 2026Our arithmeticRead Oct 7, 2026

Our arithmetic: $24.91 + $5.95 = $30.86 per box on the 12-month plan; $30.86 x 12 = $370.32 per year. The merchant's checkout shows the USD price you will be charged.

The 12 history eras

Subscriptions always start with Ancient Egypt. After that, each month brings a new era from this list. Four of 12 topics are British history1.

EraRegionNotes
Ancient Egypt1Africa / Middle EastFirst box for all subscribers
Elizabethans (Tudors)1BritishBritish history
World War 21GlobalUK-focused pack; British history
Ancient Greece1EuropeAncient civilisation
Wild West1AmericanUS history
Aztecs1AmericasPre-Columbian history
Ancient Rome1EuropeAncient civilisation
Victorians1BritishBritish history
Vikings1Europe / North AtlanticNorse history
Ancient China1AsiaAncient civilisation
Space1GlobalSpace exploration history
Stuarts1BritishBritish history; includes Mayflower
SourceMysteries in TimeRead Oct 7, 2026Mysteries in TimeRead Oct 7, 2026

Topics from the merchant's home page era grid, read Oct 7, 2026. British history eras: Elizabethans, Victorians, Stuarts and WW2. Ancient civilisations: Egypt, Greece, Rome. American topics: Wild West and Aztecs/Americas pack.

Delivery and shipping to the US

Dispatch. The first box ships within 2-3 working days of ordering2. Monthly boxes after the first ship the week of the 23rd2. A December subscription renewal will ship around December 23 and will not arrive before Christmas. See Christmas order-by dates for the arithmetic.

Transit. International orders usually arrive within 5-12 working days from the UK2. Add the dispatch window and the worst-case end-to-end time is about 15 working days from order to door.

Shipping cost. US tracked delivery is $5.95 per month2. This is separate from the box price shown on the plan page.

Lost parcels. Contact the merchant if a parcel has not arrived within 20 working days2.

Gift plans and what auto-cancels

At checkout you can select 'This is a gift' and choose the number of shipments3. The plan then auto-cancels after the chosen boxes ship, so the recipient does not need to cancel.

A personalised gift message is included on the first box3. The merchant's Christmas page confirms non-renewing gift plans are available.

See plans on Mysteries in Time

Good for a history-curious child aged 6 to 11 who enjoys stories, crafts and activities

Mysteries in Time history subscription (ages 6 to 11)

12-month plan
$24.91/box subscription + $5.95/month shipping = $30.86 all-in
Ships
From UK, 5-12 working days to the US
First box
Dispatches in 2-3 working days
Listed price
From $24.91/box (12-month plan) + $5.95/mo US shipping
Checked
Oct 7, 2026
See plans on Mysteries in Time
What to check before you buy
  • USD price for your plan at checkout
  • Shipping to your address
  • Renewal date and how to cancel

Mysteries in Time: questions parents ask

Is Mysteries in Time worth it for a US family?

That depends on your child's interests and budget. With $5.95/month US shipping on top of the subscription, the all-in cost on the 12-month plan is about $30.86 per box - more than KiwiCo (from $24/month with free US shipping)4 and Little Passports (from $25/month)5, but less than History Unboxed ($55.95/month)6. The case for it is the story-led format covering world history for ages 6-11 and the auto-cancelling gift plan. See how it compares to history alternatives.

What are the British history topics, and does that matter?

Four of 12 eras are British: Elizabethans (Tudors), Victorians, Stuarts and WW2. The Stuarts pack includes the Mayflower, so there is an American connection1. If you want mostly American or ancient history, check which eras your child would receive before subscribing.

Can I give Mysteries in Time as a one-time gift that won't auto-renew?

Yes. The merchant offers gift plans where you choose the number of shipments and the plan auto-cancels3. A personalised gift message is included on the first box3.

What happens if I cancel a prepaid subscription?

The merchant's FAQ states that prepaid plans refund unsent boxes less the discount received2. Check the merchant's current terms before subscribing to a longer plan.

Sources

  1. Mysteries in Time home and pricing section (plans, GBP prices, USD $24.91, 12 eras)Mysteries in Time, read Oct 7, 2026
  2. Mysteries in Time FAQ (US shipping $5.95/month, 5-12 working days, dispatch 2-3 working days, 20-day contact window, monthly boxes ship week of 23rd)Mysteries in Time, read Oct 7, 2026
  3. Mysteries in Time Christmas gifts page (non-renewing gift plans, personalised message on first box)Mysteries in Time, read Oct 7, 2026
  4. KiwiCo, how much do subscriptions cost (from $24/month, free US shipping)KiwiCo help center, read Oct 7, 2026
  5. Little Passports, ages 7 to 8 (World Adventures from $25/month)Little Passports, read Oct 7, 2026
  6. History Unboxed, 1-month subscription ($55.95)History Unboxed, read Oct 7, 2026

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