Modern Mouse

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 yoursel

f 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

09/07/2026

Deux Cranes • デゥ・クレイン (Los Gatos, CA) Créme Brûlée chocolate bars are still available in-store! 🐭🍫🫶

Which pick-up line was your favorite? Personally, we love the last one… 😘 We’re open Tuesday-Sunday from 12-6pm if you want to grab some of the last bars we have in stock! Sold out of Raspberry Dark Chocolate for now. Treat yourself or the sweetest person you know!

Closed Mondays. Hope to see you soon, Bay Area! 🐭✨🫶

09/05/2026

In this video we cover… ⚡️

• TCG PARTY 3 RECAP!
• 6TH SEMI-ANNUAL POCKET-MONS MARKET ON SEPTEMBER 12TH!
• AVAILABLE PRODUCT AT THE MOUSE!

We had so much fun at this recent TCG party and always happy to get folx some product for retail. We appreciate everyone and their support, and happy to bring some trading card happiness! ✨🐭

Come shop at Modern Mouse Gifts from 12-6pm. We’re open Tuesday-Sunday, closed Mondays. We hope to see you so soon! ♥️

09/05/2026

Luminous hamsters! 🐹🐭🌟

You’ve been waiting for another Gachapon refresh! We sold out of our Pajama Geckos, but hammies have now entered the Mouse. We can’t say no to gerbil family! 🥺

These cute flocked and squishy hamsters glow in the dark, and there are several hammie colorways you can get. Purchase a token at the Mouse and get a MEGA CROW TRINKET or a shiny hammy. ✨

Modern Mouse Gifts is open 12-6pm Tuesday through Sunday. The hamsters and Mice alike are asleep on Mondays. (Store closed) 💤

09/04/2026

Finding artists who are passionate about their work like ⋆⁺₊ Umbra Skies ☾ ⁺₊⋆ is what it’s all about. If you wanted to see even more Pokemon art that shines, look no further! Why did they choose this name for their business? Umbra Skies says: “everyday, the starry night sky is always so awe inspiring. Its always reminding me that stars can’t shine without darkness.” 🌟

We are open 12-6pm Tues-Sun, closed Mondays. Come shop in-person at 2223 South Shore Center in Alameda! 🐭🛍️

09/04/2026

6,000+ Mouse fans! Thank you so much for following us on our Mouse journey 🐭🫶🛍️

6k folx supporting local and independent artists! We love you 🥰

09/04/2026

How lucky are we 🍀😭🐭

mizi is another new artist at Modern Mouse Gifts and they have some SUPER cute stationary! From Pikmin to lil’ lucky bunnies, we consider ourselves lucky to know so many cute indie businesses. 🥹

Come shop in person at 2223 South Shore Center! See you soon, Bay Area! 😊

Your guide to Modern Mouse’s events this September! 🫶⚡️🎨Tomorrow, 9/3 we have TCG Party 3! 🎉9/12: 6th Annual Pocket ‘Mon...
09/02/2026

Your guide to Modern Mouse’s events this September! 🫶⚡️🎨

Tomorrow, 9/3 we have TCG Party 3! 🎉
9/12: 6th Annual Pocket ‘Mons Market ⚡️
9/24: Sip and Color with Drawings by Tori 🎨
9/26 Hot Mouse Summer Market 🛍️

09/02/2026

Pikmin and cheese… Say less. 🐭🫶🧀

We’re back with another round of new artists at Modern Mouse, and we’re so excited to introduce Koi Sprouts 🌱! (IG) 🌱

This Hawai’i and SoCal based concept artist and illustrator has a range of video game fanart and more! Come check out their Pokémon prints, Pikmin stickers and Tamagotchi keychains - now in-store. 😊

09/01/2026

MODERN MOUSE EVENTS! September announcements are hot and ready 🐭🫶

• TCG Party 3 is this Thursday, September 3rd! ⚡️
• We’ve been looking forward to this! Our next Pocket-Mons Market is on Saturday, September 12th 👾
• So excited for Sip & Color: Grown Folks Coloring Night with Drawings by Tori on Thursday, September 24th! 🎨 RSVP ONLINE NOW!
• Speaking of HOT, we have our very last Hot Mouse Summer Market on Saturday, September 26th!

Featured artists:
Sophie Scruggs
Jonathan Chen ✨
Jingjing Cao
⋆⁺₊ Umbra Skies ☾ ⁺₊⋆
Bloom Brodsly
Denise Tan-Kwan

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Mark your calendars for the 6th Semi-Annual Pocket 'Mons Market at Modern Mouse, happening Saturday September 12th 12-5p...
08/31/2026

Mark your calendars for the 6th Semi-Annual Pocket 'Mons Market at Modern Mouse, happening Saturday September 12th 12-5pm! Join us, Sleepy Bee Designs, Devious Stitchin', and variety of other local vendors with a plethora of Pokémon-themed merchandise. 🐭⚡

September is heating up with Hot Mouse Summer events! Be sure to visit us for TCG Party 09/03, Coloring Night 09/24, & THE Hot Mouse Summer Market on 09/26. 🌞

See you at the Mouse! ✨

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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