The best book, hobby & craft shops in Vanderburgh County

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, October 29, 2026

Whether you’re chasing Gretsch twang, a Jackson shred machine, or an EVH workhorse, The Musicians Den has the gear, lessons, and solid repairs to keep your tone dialed. Built by musicians for musicians, it’s the spot to try something new this week and leave inspired.

From the Evansville newsletter, October 15, 2026

Evansville folks who tinker will love ABC Hobbycraft, a local, family-owned spot since 1946 with O and HO gauge train sets, Traxxas RC and 1/32 slot cars, plus model airplanes, ships, tanks, and paints from Testors and Tamiya. Kick off a project this week.

From the Evansville newsletter, October 22, 2026

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

If your next riff is overdue, Moore Guitars has a wall of Fender, Gibson, Taylor and Martin plus a pedal playground from Boss to Strymon, and you can actually talk to a fellow musician. Trade in what you're not playing, then let their Player-Perfect™ Setup dial it in.

From the Evansville newsletter, October 8, 2026

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

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