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The Treasure Chest of Hobbies & Crafts
1612 Benton Ave, Missoula, MT 59801, United States
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The Treasure Chest of Hobbies & Crafts
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Sp
Review №1

Came into town and stumbled upon this place. Old ladies were amazing and they have a cat who is the sweetest.Would come here everyday if possible.

Ro
Review №2

Nice people and good prices. They have a better variety than the big box stores.

Co
Review №3

What a wonderful place! I had ordered online a new Team Associated Pro4 Stadium truck and when it arrived I had the wrong batter for my charger. My son and I had been waiting so we could race his Senton S3 but going into the long weekend there was no chance since I would not have a battery for my truck also. I called Brent and he was kind enough to wait for me to drive from 30min away. I arrived just after closing and they had everything ready to go for me when I arrived! They have won all of my future business and respect. Thank you!

Su
Review №4

One of if not my Favorite place in Missoula. The Treasure Chest is a must see for lack of a better term if you are in Missoula. I go there often for plastic models and paints. They could use more Armour models (i.e tanks) but that doesnt stop me from shopping there for paints and brushes.

Ch
Review №5

This is an awesome place. The staff is great. Millie the cat greets you as you come in. They have an amazing selection of just about everything.

Ro
Review №6

Great little store to wander around in. Perfect for hobbies and crafts

Ja
Review №7

Friendly staff and Milly the cat. New and old products, beads, craft ideas, models, paint, odds and ends. Occasion decorations (cake toppers, baby shower) will 100% be going back within the next week or so!!!!!

Th
Review №8

If you have a hobby this is the place to go to resupply the people are friendly and helpful

mi
Review №9

Great place to get art supplies

Ri
Review №10

Great store, great people. Ive bought a couple RC planes here. I also build scale model aircraft and they always have a great selection of paint, glue, and brushes. Can usually pick up a neat model kit here too, although Ive been dissapointed with their selection at times. It is so good to support a local business

Ty
Review №11

This is a great locally owned shop they are very helpful and have something for every hobby

Ni
Review №12

This is the perfect place for finding the art and crafting supplies that arent carried anywhere else! Tons of vintage material and tools for unique hobbies

Be
Review №13

So much craft stuff!!! A full store of everything.

Ra
Review №14

Great store so much stuff but they dont carry many leather working things

An
Review №15

A hidden gem! The store is very old and i love that.. Its full of discontinued items used for crafting and hobbies. The staff is friendly and helpful for whatever you are trying to accomplish. Dont skip by this store and dont be afraid to spend!

De
Review №16

Please shop LOCAL and shop at this amazing store!The people who own this hobby shop know where everything kept and will personally assist you.The name of this little store fits perfectly.And if you are a model railroad person this is THE place for you!👍

Ji
Review №17

Best hobby store in Missoula

Ka
Review №18

Love the treasure chest. I could spend hours in this place. They got all sorts of stuff for crafts and hobbies. Unique stuff you wont find anywhere else. And the staff is always so sweet and helpful. A great place for everyone. And very fairly priced I definitely would recommend it to anyone who are into hobbies and crafts.

La
Review №19

They are absolutely wonderful at The Treasure Chest! Great selection and great people!! 20/10 would recommend

Je
Review №20

Love this craft and hobby store. Locally owned and operated.

Su
Review №21

Packed to the rafters with stuff. If you need something for a craft, they have it. Still great after 40 years!

Th
Review №22

They had just what I was looking for.

Be
Review №23

Extensive craft supplies. Great sections for modeling, rocket & miniature train enthusiasts. RC stuff as well. Many other items for various talents and crafts. Prices are good and they sell good quality products. Its an adventure just exploring the store!

Ad
Review №24

Neat store, lots of hard to find items.

Ke
Review №25

Drove all the way from Spokane..3 hour drive. Was going to buy a pricey train locomotive. Train department guys arent there on weekends. Cause...THEY DONT LIKE TO WORK ON WEEKENDS! WTH?Guess they dont need money?The two ladies up front were very apologetic for it.

Ja
Review №26

This little place has been here for.ev.er., and the reason why is because it has the best smorgasbord of anything hobby you could want. If you need a special gift this would be the place to find it. RC cars trucks and even little drones, doll house, polished rocks, calligraphy and pen stuff (as well as some awesome parchments). I could easily spend hours in here. Not a place I would take children who dont know how to keep their hands in their pockets as there are a lot of little items. I hope this store sticks around for another 30 years.

Gr
Review №27

Just a bit of everything. I was looking for train layout scenery, and they have quite a bit. Planes, trains, and RC everything for the most part.

Am
Review №28

If you are into crafts, building models, making decor, makers, or really amazing cats that will ride and purr on your shoulders while you shop (if you welcome it), then this is the shop for you. I was blown away by how much they have in so many niches.

Ja
Review №29

Very friendly staff, the ladies up front behind the cash register allowed my daughter to take her hatchem with her when I had troubles with my debt card. They knew Id return to pay for what was set aside and kept my little girl Happy, also the RC guys are always so helpful in answering any questions and helping find particular items for rc specific items. Love going here only down fall is I always spend more than I intend but hey I come out happy and so does my daughter.

Po
Review №30

This locally owned and operated shop does not disappoint. I will definitely be coming here again, the prices are fair, the selection quite complete, and the staff are so kind and helpful.And, they have a neat punch card reward system. So cute and quaint. Real local Montana style.

Br
Review №31

Nice old time feel hobby shop.

Ju
Review №32

Lots to see, and get ideas for all your craft projects. I love this store, and the people that work there are friendly and helpful.

Ta
Review №33

Really great service and neat finds!

Ke
Review №34

Great ma-n-pops hobby shop... Crafts, models, RCs, you wont be disappointed...

De
Review №35

They have just about everything a person needs for crafting. The selection of train and dollhouse items is awesome. I enjoy going in to just look around. Their prices are a little on the high side. It would be nice to have an occasional coupon. They used to have a punch card however you had to spend a bundle to get the store credit. Im not sure if they still use them

Sa
Review №36

Great vibe inside, and super friendly staff. They have a ton of cool little things. Definitely dangerous to enter with money to spend

De
Review №37

I thought they had just about everything you wanted, well almost. Very helpful when asked. My man bought me beads, needles, mini cowboy hats, and the prices were very reasonable. Good place to hobby shop.

pa
Review №38

Really cool place it needs to be checked out

Da
Review №39

Everyone at this hobby shop is extremely friendly!!! Iv been to lots of hobby shops and none where as friendly and helpful. Bob the rc guy there has helped me lots of times keeping my car running. He has even soldered stuff for me. Never charges me a dime for it just for parts. Pricing is reasonable you may save a buck on so on eBay but not worth it when you can support these guys. Most hobby shops want $85.00 an hr to just look at your car. Highly recommend Treasure Chest they will fix you up!!!

Sc
Review №40

Had just what I needed. Great people.

Vi
Review №41

The Treasure Chest is a small craft & hobby store. They have a big variety of craft items. The staff are all super helpful. I had done a party cake for a friend where she wanted all of the holidays represented on the cake. I went straight to the Treasure Chest. I found a few things, then asked an employee if they had any more holiday items anywhere. She told me if it us out of season, they keep it in storage in the back, then asked me if Id like to go through the stuff and find What I needed. She went in back and brought out several items from each of the holidays for me. Talk about excellent customer service!! I found everything I needed to do this cske.

Ca
Review №42

Fun for the whole family! Definitely worth a look

Do
Review №43

Wow I love this little store crafts Hobbies on and on and on what you missed the first time you might see it the next time but they know everything they got so just ask them

E.
Review №44

Sure love all of her crafty items, a little of everything hobby.

Le
Review №45

Ive been shopping at the treasure chest for literally most of my life. I love it and the staff and I get along so well. They know us as the people who always buy LorAnn flavorings. In fact we will be back for more today!

Ma
Review №46

You could make a hobby out of going to look at all the different stuff they have. Reasonably priced and really nice staff. Someone should fix thier roof for them; if this store ever goes away Missoula would be losing a treasure.

er
Review №47

I have nothing but great things to say about this shop. I was vacationing with my family and found this store. The kids all found stuff to purchase and we had a great time in the store. The selection of products was only out-done by the friendliness of the staff. Great people. This is what a hobby store should be like. Its getting really hard to find a good Brick and Mortar hobby store. Their prices were the same as the on-line shops and you get a smile too. Thanks again

Na
Review №48

Some of the most wonderful people work here. Everytime I come in for model home supplies, they are extremely helpful and amazingly kind. You couldnt pay me to go anywhere else. Just a great experience all around.

De
Review №49

Liked it but there is a new drone guy there that is no BOB at all messed up my drone n said sorry?!

Jo
Review №50

A hidden treasure in and of itselfEverything from R/C and plastic models to railroad dioramas and dollhouses, to cake decorating and decoupage.I little bit for everyone.Friendly helpful staff. 40 years of fun

Ma
Review №51

Very wide selection and helpful staff. Is a very one of a kind old fashioned hobby store

Sh
Review №52

As everyone has said oldest and best shop in town. Quite the toy store, you could spend hours wandering. Staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Merchandise is of quality manufacturing not that cheap chinese stuff. This store has been in business for 40 years. Lets try and keep a local business going, this store deserves it.

Mi
Review №53

A super friendly staff! So many neat things in the store you could wander for hours. An endless amount of ideas. One of my new favorite stores!

Br
Review №54

Great store with really friendly, helpful staff. Can be a little crowded feeling in there at times. Good selection of items. Its my go to store for anything to do with working on my drones.

Tr
Review №55

Really good if you like arts and crafts

Do
Review №56

Always fun. Lovely staff and a good kitty too!

Ja
Review №57

Always stop here when passing through Missoula. Great selection of HO gauge train engines and rolling stock. Friendly, helpful staff and marvelous store cat, Melody! Nice selection of Wilton baking items, too.

Su
Review №58

Train books, selection of numerous models to make, imagination is all one needs, floor to ceiling supplies and inventory. Thx helpful staff.

Lo
Review №59

The ladys that run the place are wonderful! They have a great selection of craft supplies.

Ji
Review №60

I just love this place. The people who work there are so helpful and upbeat.I really enjoy browsing around. I almost always find a fun new project to work on.

Ch
Review №61

Extemely friendly staff. I love coming here for woodcarving supplies. If you’re in need of a hobby, go check this place out and they’ll treat you right!

Te
Review №62

Very friendly people, very knowledgeable from the women who work the hobby shop in the front, to the men who work in the back with trains and cars. I love going in, that place, its like theyre glad to see you and they welcome you back.

Mo
Review №63

Great site and great staff, they have awesome inventory. Some stuff you wont find in other stores. Very special place.

Sh
Review №64

Very helpful and courteous...full of ideas!!! Reasonable prices!!!

Ro
Review №65

Friendly staff, and a great place for all sorts of crafting adventures.

Ma
Review №66

Treasure chest for sure! Could spend hours searching through the cool stuff!

Ly
Review №67

Very knowledgeable and helpful and everyone there is so very nice

pa
Review №68

Great store

Ju
Review №69

Always an find super items that I think I need, and many I didnt know I need. I LOVE the Treasure Chest! Such helpful, friendly people!

Vi
Review №70

Unique place with a variety of crafts and toys. We go here for their train collection, as they are one of the few places in Missoula to actually carry HO trains in store. But they carry a lot of other items - wood crafts, paint, stickers, wood building, etc. It is tucked away so its not easy to get to, but it is worth the visit if youre looking to kill some time or looking for something specific.

Th
Review №71

An all around hobby and craft store. Has a few beads, findings, stringing, gemstones in case must ask help.... family run for several decades nice people. Hobby items like planes, rockets, craft clay, paints, ribbon, etc.

Pa
Review №72

Best local place around love the ladies running the place just sweethearts

Bo
Review №73

The ladies here are super helpful and the prices are very fair. Their miniature selection is fabulous.

ch
Review №74

My little boy loves this place. I do too.

Pa
Review №75

The people who work in this store always go out of their way to help you. This kind of superb customer service is very rare indeed these days. The store is well stocked with useful items.

El
Review №76

The guy in the back is very helpful with RC vehicles! He is always willing to help us out with the mechanics!

Sa
Review №77

If you have a hobby, you can probably find supplies for it here! The staff are helpful and friendly, and ready to answer questions about any product you ask about. Go in and check it out!

Ko
Review №78

Lotsa cool stuff! Love all the miniature things and model cars and rockets! Oldschool atmosphere not all newfangled...

De
Review №79

Love that place dont want to lose it to the big chain stores, the ladies are so helpful and friendly and I dont have to drive down reserve street.

Am
Review №80

HORDERS dream they have some great stuff from wedding stuff to kids trains

Su
Review №81

Always have what I need - a Missoula treasure, indeed !

Wi
Review №82

Great people there and very helpful. Very good with their customers.

Ru
Review №83

Wonderful, small town craft store with the only model railroad store in the western part of the state.

Mi
Review №84

Awesome place they have pretty much everything and the staff is super friendly

Ju
Review №85

I love this place! My daughter even loves this place!

Pe
Review №86

Whatever you are looking for in the craft line, you will probably find it in this funky little rabbit warren of a store (and if you CANT find it, the friendly and knowledgeable staff will know where to look!)

Bi
Review №87

Great place to find any rc or drone part you need, paint, to model trains the treasure chest has it all!

hi
Review №88

A fantastic variety of different crafting and hobby materials with friendly service

Mo
Review №89

My daughter loves this store.

Ru
Review №90

Great Hobby store! They have a Huge selection of different hobby supplies.

La
Review №91

Awesome people...

El
Review №92

This store is like Ollivanders Wand Shop in Harry Potter. They have almost everything, and it is stacked to the ceiling. The staff is incredibly helpful. Love the place.

Mi
Review №93

Great people to deal with

Mi
Review №94

Great selection and knowledgeable staff

Po
Review №95

Love this store, the staff is very sweet and knowledgeable. Great place to do hobby shopping.

Ed
Review №96

Friendly staff, amazing selections of craft supplies, model trains, baking and candy making supplies. Home to many items not found anywhere else in Montana

na
Review №97

These gals will go out of their way to help. They have ordered in special items. They call when items you were looking for arrives. They are just fantastic.

Sa
Review №98

Love this place, helpful, friendly, knowledgable, and a bunch of interesting stuff for a lot of diffrent types of hobbies.

ho
Review №99

Turned out to be a nightmare, taked to Bob all the time, bot lot of rc cars from them,called couple days ago, asked he can send it to me, told me I have to buy the truck,told him no I played for it over the phone,he told me now I havent paid for it, said find my reseat, I have it on my bank statement. Never had a problem with them at all till this, think the mest up thing I come from kalispell to buy from them, Not anymore easier to buy of Amazon.

Mi
Review №100

Love this place! So much great stuff, magical.

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  • Address:1612 Benton Ave, Missoula, MT 59801, United States
  • Site:http://treasurechesthobbies.com/
  • Phone:+1 406-549-7992
Categories
  • Art supply store
  • Hobby store
  • Baking supply store
  • Cake decorating equipment shop
  • Craft store
  • Model shop
Working hours
  • Monday:9:30AM–5:30PM
  • Tuesday:9:30AM–5:30PM
  • Wednesday:9:30AM–5PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:9:30AM–5:30PM
  • Saturday:9:30AM–5:30PM
  • Sunday:9:30AM–5:30PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
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