Birthday Gift

    A Map of Their Favourite Place on Earth

    Forget generic gifts. Create a custom map poster of the birthday person's favourite city, childhood home, or dream destination. Add their name and a personal message for a one-of-a-kind present they'll actually hang on their wall.

    • Center the map on any place that matters to them
    • Add their name and a birthday message
    • Choose from stylish map themes
    • Museum-quality print or instant digital download
    • Ships to the US and UK with gift-ready packaging

    Choose your format

    Same map, three ways to give it. Prices in USD; shipping calculated at checkout.

    Digital download

    $12.99

    • 300 DPI file, instant delivery
    • Print it anywhere, any size

    Print

    From $24.99

    • Small $24.99 · Medium $34.99 · Large $44.99
    • Archival matte paper, unframed

    Framed print

    From $69.99

    • Small $69.99 · Medium $89.99 · Large $149.00
    • Solid wood frame, ready to hang

    Birthday Gift Map Ideas

    Not sure what location to map? Here are some ideas:

    Their hometown or childhood home
    Their favourite city or travel destination
    The university or school they attended
    A place from a shared memory
    Their dream destination they haven't visited yet

    Why a Map Makes the Perfect Birthday Gift

    Everyone has a place that means the world to them — the city they grew up in, the beach they visit every summer, or the street corner where they feel most alive. A custom map poster of that place is one of the most thoughtful birthday gifts you can give, because it shows you know them well enough to know where their heart lives.

    Birthday gifts are tricky. You want something personal but not predictable, beautiful but not generic. A MapStory poster hits that sweet spot: it's a high-quality piece of wall art that's unique to the recipient. No two posters are the same because no two people share the exact same meaningful places.

    Add their name, birth date, or a birthday message to make it even more personal. Choose from multiple map styles — minimal, classic, dark mode, or warm vintage tones — and order as a framed print, unframed poster, or instant digital download.

    How It Works

    Pick the Place

    Search for the meaningful location — a venue, address, or anywhere on Earth.

    Make It Yours

    Choose a theme, add names, dates, and a personal message.

    Gift It

    Order a premium print or download instantly. Gift-ready packaging available.

    "I got my best friend a map of the street in Barcelona where we got lost for three hours during our gap year. She absolutely loved it — way better than another candle."

    — Lily R., Manchester

    Why MapStory?

    Museum-Quality

    Archival paper, fade-resistant inks, solid wood frames.

    Satisfaction Guaranteed

    Damaged in transit? We replace it free of charge.

    Fast Turnaround

    3–5 day production. Digital downloads arrive instantly.

    Common Questions About Birthday Gift Map Gifts

    Ready to Create Your Birthday Gift?

    It takes less than two minutes. Choose a place, personalise the design, and order a museum-quality print — or download instantly.