The best book, hobby & craft shops in Evansville

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

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

H & H Music Service

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Band kid leveling up, or your clarinet needs a spa day, H & H Music Service has you. Tri-State mainstay for 70 years, they rent and sell…

1313 Washington Ave

“Band kid leveling up, or your clarinet needs a spa day, H & H Music Service has you. Tri-State mainstay for 70 years, they rent and sell quality band and orchestra gear, pianos and keyboards, plus sheet music and gifts, with a top-tier, factory-authorized repair shop and step-up fittings.”

From the Evansville newsletter, August 6, 2026

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The Musicians Den

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Musical instrument shop for guitars and basses, plus lessons and repair services. Friendly service offered.

4612 Vogel Rd

“Musical instrument shop for guitars and basses, plus lessons and repair services. Friendly service offered.”

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ABC Hobbycraft

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Model cars and trains are sold here, along with kits for planes and vehicles. Kits.

2159 E Morgan Ave

“Model cars and trains are sold here, along with kits for planes and vehicles. Kits.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music instrument chain selling a wide selection of new and used drums, guitars, keyboards, musical accessories and sound gear.

6220 E Lloyd Expy

“Music instrument chain selling a wide selection of new and used drums, guitars, keyboards, musical accessories and sound gear.”

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Moore Guitars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Laid-back, family-run store, selling new and used guitars, plus amps, strings and accessories, as well as lessons. Offering free shipping…

301 N Royal Ave

“Laid-back, family-run store, selling new and used guitars, plus amps, strings and accessories, as well as lessons. Offering free shipping and setup.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

5300 E Indiana St

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

East Lloyd Commons, 6212 E Lloyd Expy

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

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