The best book, hobby & craft shops in Wilmington

7 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

Browse another shelf: all of Wilmington’s best · Restaurants · Shopping · Entertainment · Beauty · Arts & Culture · Home & Garden · Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage · Sporting Goods · Bakeries & Sweets · Nightlife

Pinned in Wilmington today

This spot is open today.

Two pinned places a day in Wilmington — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. List your business →

Paid placements are always marked.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 7 places · showing the latest additions first

Smalls Music Shop

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Smalls Music Shop is the spot this week in Wilmington for a curated spread of instruments, pedals, and pro audio, plus full-service repairs…

100 Greenhill Ave F

“Smalls Music Shop is the spot this week in Wilmington for a curated spread of instruments, pedals, and pro audio, plus full-service repairs for guitars, stringed instruments, and drums. Need to offload or upgrade your setup? They buy and consign used gear, so your next sound might be hiding nearby.”

From the Wilmington newsletter, August 7, 2026

Website ↗

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Brandywine Town Center, 3080 Brandywine Pkwy

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

Website ↗

Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

4707 Kirkwood Hwy

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

Website ↗

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Kirkwood Plaza, 4433 Kirkwood Hwy

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

Website ↗

Run a Wilmington business? Two pinned spots a day — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. Advertise →

Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

3240B Kirkwood Hwy

“Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.”

Website ↗

Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain selling guitars, gear and lessons, with repair services and equipment rentals.

5141 Brandywine Pkwy

“Chain selling guitars, gear and lessons, with repair services and equipment rentals.”

Website ↗

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

800 Centre Blvd Christiana Center (Newark)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

Website ↗

Listed here?

You’ve earned the mark — get the BaseLocal’s Best badge for your site →. Want in? List your business →