The best book, hobby & craft shops in Richmond

10 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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Metro Sound and Music Co.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Richmond’s oldest independent music store, Metro Sound and Music Co., is a trove of vintage guitars, amps, keyboards, and drums alongside…

117 W Broad St · ✓ checked Jul 31

“, is a trove of vintage guitars, amps, keyboards, and drums alongside solid new picks. Swing by to rent a rig, get expert repairs, or lock in some practice time in their rehearsal space, then leave sounding suspiciously more put together than Monday.”

From the Richmond newsletter, August 3, 2026

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One Three Guitar

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Shop and studio for electric, acoustic and bass guitars, plus mandolins; also repairs and lessons.

4021 MacArthur Ave

“Shop and studio for electric, acoustic and bass guitars, plus mandolins; also repairs and lessons.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

4531 S Laburnum Ave Ste 700 (Henrico)

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

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Plan 9 Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Indie music shop selling both new and used LPs, CDs, cassette tapes and DVDs.

3017 W Cary St

“Indie music shop selling both new and used LPs, CDs, cassette tapes and DVDs.”

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Laurel Gallery

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

American-made pottery, jewelry, and stained glass in a gallery with classes and a gift shop.

2805 Hungary Rd

“American-made pottery, jewelry, and stained glass in a gallery with classes and a gift shop.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

1601 Willow Lawn Dr Ste 216

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

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

9712 Midlothian Turnpike

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

4701 W Broad St

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

8980 Quioccasin Rd

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Variety of guitars, basses and drums from top brands, along with lessons and repairs.

9128 W Broad St

“Variety of guitars, basses and drums from top brands, along with lessons and repairs.”

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