gift shop is a store primarily selling souvenirs relating to a particular
topic or theme. The items sold are usually—but not always—fairly trivial, often
including coffee mugs, stuffed animals, t-shirts, postcards, handmade
collections and other souvenirs.
Gift shops are normally found in areas visited by many tourists. Many venues
such as zoos, aquariums, national parks, and museums have their own gift shops;
in some cases these shops sell items of higher value than gift shops not
associated with a venue, as well as trinkets[1]. These stores are sometimes a
source of financial support for educational institutions
.