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Modern Mouse 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

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

Our second event of October is almost here Mouse Fans, the 3rd annual Spooky Scary Market! Join us, Cuiriosities, & a pl...
10/16/2026

Our second event of October is almost here Mouse Fans, the 3rd annual Spooky Scary Market! Join us, Cuiriosities, & a plethora of fantastic local artists on Saturday October 24th from 12-5pm for a day of ghoulish goodies & vamptastic friends 🎃

Don't forget your Event Passport to earn stamps towards prizes on event days! Happy Halloween 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.

10/14/2026

Boba Mouse updates at Modern Mouse Gifts 💞🐭 Trigger warning for mentions of ab*se.

• is a new maker at the Mouse who creates these grown-up pacifiers for life’s hardest moments. Sometimes we just want to be a baby again and stop the tears! Always sarcastic. Not for babies. 💧
• the cloud project Donates 15% of your order to trusted organizations working to protect children and end abuse. ☁️
• Madzuka new Pokémon inspired print includes Espurr, Litwick and a summoning circle. 🕯️
• Bart’s Fudge , always sweet. This batch is spooky. 🐈‍⬛
• prettyfundesigns’ restocks always put a little fashion and fun into our lives!
• Shop in store Tuesday-Sunday from 12-6pm! Shop with vendors IRL and support the Mouse during event days - next up is on Saturday October 24th from 12-5pm! 👻

10/13/2026

Mouse fans, we are back with a recap of our FrankenMouse pop-up from Saturday, October 10th! 🐭🧟

Vendors who joined:
summer 🍮 💛
michaelton 👑, jade 🪦 🐸
Cute Monstrosities 💞

We always have so much fun during our small pop-ups and bigger markets! If you are looking forward to shopping with more vendors, come check out our Spooky Scary Market happening Saturday, October 24 from 12 to 5 PM. 📆🎃🖤

10/10/2026

✨ New Tutti Fruitti Self Inking Stamp set by Gaby Sandoval
🌀 Washi tape restock, including new Sweet Treat design!
🌀 The cutest BMO print for any Adventure Time fanatic!

✨ Pillow Restock from Celeste Renée
💙 Sold out of a few styles, grab these for the K-Pop Demon Hunter lover in your life!
💙 Witch Hat Atelier keychains to match with your bestie!

📍 2223 South Shore Center, Alameda CA (Bay Area, hiiiii!)
⏰ Open Tues-Sun from 12-6pm. The Mice hibernate on Mondays 💤

10/09/2026

Vendors featured:
♡ Jennifer ♡ Small Business
Envelop Soap Co.
Cute Monstrosities
Good Juju Ink

🐭 RAPID FIRE UPDATES WITH BOBA MOUSE IS BACK 🧋⚡️
Always trying to keep you up to date with everything new at the shop. Swing by this Saturday, 10/10 for our smol spooky pop up with Cute Monstrosities & michaelton!

📍 2223 South Shore Center in Alameda
⏰ 12-6pm Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Mondays!

10/09/2026

Shop with Chaos Mouse at Wild One Boutique! They visited their shop in Oakland and wanted to show off all wonderful goodies they have. Do you see any familiar local artists? (Shoutout Ragavon, SF BAY AREA CLOTHING BRAND & The Napping Bunny!) 🐭🌁

Shop with Wild One Boutique Weds through Sun from 11am-7pm! They have 50+ independent artists and small brands, primarily from the Bay Area. ✨

Shop bring aloha’s greeting cards now at Modern Mouse Gifts! 🛍️😊

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 👻😊

We've got a double feature for you this month, starting with our Frankenmouse Pop-Up on Saturday October 10th from 12-5p...
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. 🐭🖤

Address

2223 South Shore Center
Alameda, CA
94501

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15108148830

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