The best book, hobby & craft shops in Richmond

9 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 · 9 places · showing the latest additions first

Currier's Music World

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Since 1967, Currier's Music World has been Richmond’s go-to for guitars, band instruments, ukes, mandolins, banjos, drums and more, plus…

309 W Main St

“Since 1967, Currier's Music World has been Richmond’s go-to for guitars, band instruments, ukes, mandolins, banjos, drums and more, plus rentals and lessons. a. The Music Mender, brings 30+ years of repairs to keep everything playing like new.”

From the Richmond newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Willis Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Friendly music store selling new and used gear for a variety of instruments, including sheet music.

130 W Tiverton Way #135 (Lexington) · ✓ checked Aug 7

“Friendly music store selling new and used gear for a variety of instruments, including sheet music.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

855 Eastern Bypass

“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).

Regency Centre, 150 W Lowry Ln #170 (Lexington)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2025 Lantern Ridge Dr

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

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

The place to buy musical equipment (from amps to guitars), with lessons and repairs.

3801 Mall Rd (Lexington)

“The place to buy musical equipment (from amps to guitars), with lessons and repairs.”

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Hobby Lobby

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2200 War Admiral Way Ste. 130 (Lexington)

“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).

1953 Pavilion Way Hamburg Pavilion (Lexington)

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

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Hurst Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Longtime shop offering instruments for sale or rent, plus repairs and lessons.

101 N Mt Tabor Rd (Lexington)

“Longtime shop offering instruments for sale or rent, plus repairs and lessons.”

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