American Science and Surplus has been supplying Milwaukee with everything from robot parts to arts & crafts for forty years and you never know what weird stuff you’ll find stocked on their shelves.

American Science & Surplus started a fundraiser to keep the business afloat. The quirky science store opened its first Milwaukee location in 1981. The owners said the business needs help to cover ...

A beloved Midwest fixture for 88 years, American Science & Surplus, 6901 W. Oklahoma Ave., is part science museum, part maker’s playground, part curiosity cabinet and part straight-up weirdness in the ...

For decades, American Science & Surplus has served as a hub for DIY projects, science lovers and stargazers. The stores, which have locations in Milwaukee and Illinois, nearly closed this year. The ...

American Science and Surplus is closing its mail order warehouse and website, but the physical stores may continue under employee ownership. The retailer offering everything from telescopes to a ...

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- It's a one-stop shop when you need an eclectic variety of items, from microscopes to magnets to gag gifts. We're talking about American Science & Surplus, the south side shop ...

The unique and beloved American Science & Surplus announced late last week that it is closing its warehouse and its online sales — and its store in the northwest Chicago suburb of Park Ridge is also ...

We are fascinated by discovery and invention. And we are dedicated to having fun along the way," says Philip Cable owner of American Science and Surplus. The stores offer an eclectic range of products ...

Perhaps you’ve heard: American science has taken some hits lately. According to a study by the National Science Foundation, only around 40 percent of Americans hold “a great deal of confidence” in the ...

Nestled in an area of town where you'd least expect it sits one jewel of a store, American Science and Surplus. Perhaps you've been there as a kid; it's that wacky store with all the gadgets, toys and ...