Modern Mouse

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Modern Mouse is one of the East Bay's premier handmade gift shops! LGBTQ+ owned & operated.

Established in 2009, Modern Mouse offers a collection of fun, stylish and unique wares made by local and independent designers. You'll find housewares & living accessories, artwork, fashion accessories, apparel, jewelry and special occasion gifts... something for just about everyone! With over 270 local & independent artists in-store, a stellar staff, and great music always on, you'll find yourself with quite the brilliant shopping experience at the Mouse.

:: Features & Interviews ::

2019 - East Bay Express, 72 Hours in Alameda
https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/72-hours-in-alameda/Content?oid=26261627

2018 - The Monthly
http://www.themonthly.com/retail1809.html

2018 - 7x7 Guide to Alameda
https://www.7x7.com/modern-guide-to-alameda-2116521423.html?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1

2018 - Sundrop Jewelry
https://store.sundropjewelry.com/blogs/news/featured-shop-modern-mouse

2015 - Alameda Magazine Holiday Guide
http://www.alamedamagazine.com/Alameda-Magazine/December-2015/Our-2015-Holiday-Gift-Guide/

2014 - Alameda Magazine Holiday Guide
http://www.alamedamagazine.com/Alameda-Magazine/December-2014/Presents-of-Mind/

2014 - Creative Business League
http://www.creativebusinessleague.com/blog/2014/8/27/retail-feature-modern-mouse-in-alameda-ca

2014 - The Alamedan Business Buzz
http://www.thealamedan.org/news/alameda-business-buzz-sunday-crafternoons

2013 - Alameda Magazine Holiday Guide
http://www.alamedamagazine.com/Alameda-Magazine/December-2013/Alameda-shopping-stops-for-the-holidays/

2013 - East Bay Express Holiday Guide
http://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/a-gift-for-every-person/Content?oid=3772411

2012 - East Bay Express Alameda
https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/alameda/Content?oid=3131846

2012 - Sunset Magazine
http://www.modernmousegifts.com/2012/01/thank-you-sunset-magazine/

2011 - Hyphen Magazine
https://hyphenmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/16/hyphen-gift-guide-green-n-local-edition

2010 - East Bay Express Holiday Guide
https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/holiday-shopping-with-less/Content?oid=2224645

10/08/2026

Pompkin Bear has arrived at the Mouse! Bloom Brodsly aka Bloom created this spooky friend and they are ready to be adopted. 🎃🧸 BTW, come shop our spooky pop up this Saturday, 10/10 12-5PM featuring Cute Monstrosities and michaelton!

We’re also going to show you a couple more new items we got, including a few new stickers from Michelle 🖌️✨. AI slop is not real art 🚫

Have you seen these large patches by | Eraeon | Textile Artist? They are perfect to iron onto tote bags and clothing. ✨

Rosi also hung out at the Mouse today, we love having her here! She’s shy, sweet, and always eepy. 🐾

Come shop at Modern Mouse! We’re open Tuesday-Sunday from 12-6pm. Closed Mondays, but online 24/7 for your convenience 🛍️😊🐭

10/07/2026

New products at the shop, you say? 🤭🐭

✨ Tiny Toast from Alameda, CA creates the cutest little Baby Booties! If you know a little one, this would be the perfect gift to get ‘em 👶🥰
✨ Odd Commodity Shop from Oakland, CA assembles these beautiful earrings from reclaimed glass! Artistry 🤝 Sustainability!

Interested in what’s going on with the Modern Mouse world? We’re having a Pop-Up this Saturday 10/10! Look forward to our Spooky Scary Market on 10/24 🖤

Open Tues-Sun from 12-6pm. Closed Monday! Come shop with us this spooky season 👻😊

10/05/2026

We've got a double feature for you this month, starting with our Frankenmouse Pop-Up on Saturday October 10th from 12-5pm! Join us at Modern Mouse to shop with a couple of fantastic local artists and their latest spooky collections 🧟‍♂️

Don't forget your Event Passport to earn stamps from supporting us & our vendors on event days! Happy Autumn Mouse Fans, we'll see you soOOOooOooon~ 👻

Modern Mouse Maker Market is located at 2223 South Shore Center in Alameda! Join our Discord Server for the most direct communication + community, or shop on our webstore if you're lovin' us from afar 🐭

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Modern Mouse characters, our mousonas, are © Modern Mouse. Character art & poster design by the infallible Creature Babas.

10/02/2026

Flyer coming soon! We are so excited for our FrankenMouse Mini Pop Up on Saturday, 10/10! We have Cute Monstrosities on our pop-up roster right now, vendors to be confirmed 💚💜 Save the date 🧟‍♀️

Vendors featured:
🌟 JoyousJoyfulJoyness | Custom Portraits | Cat and Capybara Art
🌟 Alvina Y Wong ✨
🌟 Monique Tiffer | Watercolor Art and Stationery
🌟 MoonCircle
🌟 Odd Commodity Shop
🌟 HandmadetoLast

In-house Mouse art by Madzuka!

Located at 2223 South Shore Center in Alameda, CA! Shop 12-6pm Tues-Sun. Closed Mondays! See you soon, Bay Area. 🐭🖤

10/01/2026

If you’re in the Bay Area, looking for handmade spooky items, Halloween themed art markets, and pop-ups, look no further. 🐭🎃

Modern Mouse gifts is your go-to for all things haunting. We are so excited about our recent restocks from the following artists, and welcoming in new products that are perfect for this cozy season we’re settling into. As soon as the temperature goes down… 🧟‍♂️

Shop the following at our lovely little shop by the beach:

Monique Tiffer | Watercolor Art and Stationery
Lucky Cat Market
Tianna Ching
Chuy
Abby
In-house Mouse designs by Madzuka
JoyousJoyfulJoyness | Custom Portraits | Cat and Capybara Art
SF BAY AREA CLOTHING BRAND
Lemonade51o | Stickers, Embroidery and Love for the Bay
Anna Chambers • art • handmade plush
Daniel Arzaga

09/30/2026

From coloring nights at the Mouse with Drawings by Tori to the last market for the summer with a dozen vendors, we are having so much fun putting on different events for our Mouse fans! 🐭✨

Artists featured:

Sponsors!
ZelWing Zenith
Denise Tan-Kwan
CraftswithHana
Alicia Redwine

Vendors!
melody ٩(^ᴗ^)۶
Ling 🌷
lydia 🐀
Sensory / Calming Bottles
Cute Monstrosities
Celeste Renée

Thank you so much to everyone who showed up to our events and to the staff and vendors who made it all happen. We appreciate you and can’t wait to see you at the next Mouse event ♥️

We’re located at 2223 South Shore Center in Alameda, CA for your regular shopping needs. Open Tuesday-Sunday from 12-6pm, closed Mondays. See you, Bay Area! 🛍️

09/24/2026

Soooo, we have another update for you 👀🔥 These stickers are kind of spicy. Jingjing Cao has joined our local artist line-up at Modern Mouse!

Tonight we have our Grown Folks coloring night with Drawings by Tori We are so excited to paint and sip 🐭🎨

Saturday is our Hot Mouse Summer finale! Come through and shop with a dozen vendors 🌟🛍️

09/24/2026

Very quick updates for you! We have new makers in store, like: JUNK GOBLIN, ZelWing Zenith, kina 🥳

Our Grown Folks Coloring Night with Drawings by Tori is tomorrow evening, Thursday 9/24! Come join us for a relaxing night 🐭🎨

Our Hot Mouse Summer Market is this Saturday, 9/26! Shop with a dozen vendors including CraftswithHana, Alicia Redwine, ZelWing Zenith and Denise Tan-Kwan! 🎉

09/23/2026

Boba Mouse here with your first day of Fall updates! 🎃🍂

Artists featured:
Monique Tiffer | Watercolor Art and Stationery
Abby
Ragavon
Cloud Cat
My Town Fan Club
Bloom Brodsly
melody ٩(^ᴗ^)۶
Alvina Y Wong ✨
Tianna Ching
আমোল (Amol)
Handmade Hill

And soooo many more! We’re home to 250+ local and indie artists. Excited for our Sip & Color with Drawings by Tori 9/24 and Hot Mouse Summer Market sponsored by: Denise Tan-Kwan, ZelWing Zenith, Alicia Redwine, and CraftswithHana 🐭🥰

09/20/2026

Btw, shop Homie SF’s restock! Our sticker binders are FULL ✨ We’d love for you to pick up a new card skin, local magnet, mini art print or woven keychain by Homie.SF, so come shop at Modern Mouse Gifts today!

We’re open Tuesday through Sunday from 12-6pm. Closed Mondays. Thank you so much for always shopping small and allowing us to exist for as long as we have 🐭♥️ We appreciate you and your support, always!

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2223 South Shore Center
Alameda, CA
94501

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Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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