What’s on their bucket list? 


Has your grandma always wanted to feel the mist of Niagara Falls on her cheeks or to sip a mint julep at the Kentucky Derby.

August 21 is World Senior Citizens Day,  a day about spending time with your senior loved ones, and equipping them to chase their dreams!

There’s no time like right now to show your parents, favorite aunt, grandpa, mentor or neighbor how much you care, with huge discounts on all the best-selling Smithsonian monoculars, binoculars and spotting scopes. 

Here are easy, fun activities you can do with the Smithsonian Great Outdoors Binocular, Monocular and Spotting Scope Set. 

Make the most of your monoculars:

These travel light and are more affordable, making them great for: 

Sightseeing in nature or the city

Using with kids and grandkids 

Hiking trips 

Bring your binoculars:

Get closer to nature than ever with this high quality set: 

Bird watching 

Whale watching

Heading to the opera, theater or concert 

Sport viewing

Spotting scopes:

Get closer to nature than ever before. The spotting scope is perfect for: 

Wildlife spotting 

Taking in landscapes

Bird watching


In honor of World Senior Citizens Day, you can find huge discounts on all the best-selling Smithsonian monoculars, binoculars and spotting scopes! 

Items like the Smithsonian Great Outdoors Binoculars Set! Whether Aunt Carol is searching for the elusive Arctic Puffins, or Grandpa Jonah is watching the opening pitch at Wrigley Field, these binoculars will make sure they’re taking in every detail of their bucket list moment.

Get once in a lifetime savings on premium products, like… 



The Smithsonian Great Outdoors Binoculars Set

The perfect choice for bird watching, scientific fieldwork, or just exploring and enjoying nature. 


The Smithsonian Great Outdoors Spotting Scope Set

Get closer to nature than ever before and see clear, crisp, fine details of birds and wildlife with the 20-60x 60mm objective lens, twist-up eyepiece feature, and adjustable views.


The Smithsonian Great Outdoors Monocular Set

If someone in your life is a bird-watcher, wildlife enthusiast, or nature lover who likes to travel light and multi-task, the Smithsonian birding monocular is the perfect gift!