The best book, hobby & craft shops in Baltimore

6 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 · 6 places · showing the latest additions first

Bills Music House

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you need a repair, a rental for a gig, or you’re finally starting lessons, Bill's Music in Catonsville has you covered with new,…

743 Frederick Rd (Catonsville)

“Whether you need a repair, a rental for a gig, or you’re finally starting lessons, Bill's Music in Catonsville has you covered with new, used, and vintage gear across guitars, drums, keys, brass, DJ and pro audio. Trade in that closet relic and leave inspired.”

From the Baltimore newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Baltimore Brass Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Used and new trumpets, tubas, trombones, cornets and more brass instruments are sold and repaired, with a rental service available too.

99 Mellor Ave (Catonsville)

“Used and new trumpets, tubas, trombones, cornets and more brass instruments are sold and repaired, with a rental service available too.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

The Shops at Canton Crossing, 3669 Boston St

“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).

Yorkridge Shopping Center, 30-36 W Ridgely Rd (Timonium)

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

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Perrin and Associates Fine Violins

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

String instrument shop specializing in violins, including sales and repairs.

517 N Charles St # 1

“String instrument shop specializing in violins, including sales and repairs.”

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The Sound Garden-Baltimore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Enduring independent music store stocking over 100,000 hard-to-find used & new records, CDs & DVDs.

1616 Thames St

“Enduring independent music store stocking over 100,000 hard-to-find used & new records, CDs & DVDs.”

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