The best book, hobby & craft shops in Lansing

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

Music Manor

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

This week, whether you're grabbing a new axe, a back-to-school clarinet, or a small studio upgrade, Music Manor has you covered with…

3333 S Cedar St

“This week, whether you're grabbing a new axe, a back-to-school clarinet, or a small studio upgrade, Music Manor has you covered with guitars, drums, mics, portable PAs and a selection of certified used finds. They also offer online or in-person lessons.”

From the Lansing newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Playing Picasso

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Casual studio where groups paint pottery and ceramics.

300 N Clippert St #15A

“Casual studio where groups paint pottery and ceramics.”

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Music Instrument Swap

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store specializing in used guitars, drums, amps, and other musical instruments, plus PA equipment.

2450 Cedar St Ste A (Holt)

“Store specializing in used guitars, drums, amps, and other musical instruments, plus PA equipment.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

540 Frandor Ave Frandor Center

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

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Marshall Music Company

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retailer offering a range of musical instruments & gear for sale or rental, plus lessons & repairs.

3240 E Saginaw St

“Retailer offering a range of musical instruments & gear for sale or rental, plus lessons & repairs.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain music store with a large inventory of guitars, amps, drums, keyboards, and more.

517 Mall Ct

“Chain music store with a large inventory of guitars, amps, drums, keyboards, and more.”

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Seams Sewing and Mercantile

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Cozy shop, shipping options and classes offering sewing machines and various types of fabric, plus notions and patterns.

204 E César E. Chávez Ave

“Cozy shop, shipping options and classes offering sewing machines and various types of fabric, plus notions and patterns.”

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