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

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

pa
Review №2

Great store

La
Review №3

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

An
Review №4

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!

Su
Review №5

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!

Su
Review №6

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

Ke
Review №7

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.

Ju
Review №8

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.

Gr
Review №9

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 №10

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.

Ke
Review №11

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

Sc
Review №12

Had just what I needed. Great people.

E.
Review №13

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

Ka
Review №14

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.

Ja
Review №15

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.

Ca
Review №16

Fun for the whole family! Definitely worth a look

Be
Review №17

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!

Tr
Review №18

Really good if you like arts and crafts

Do
Review №19

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

Sa
Review №20

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

Do
Review №21

Always fun. Lovely staff and a good kitty too!

Po
Review №22

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.

Sh
Review №23

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

Da
Review №24

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!!!

Le
Review №25

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 №26

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

Mo
Review №27

My daughter loves this store.

Ma
Review №28

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.

De
Review №29

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

Pa
Review №30

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

Ly
Review №31

Very knowledgeable and helpful and everyone there is so very nice

Ro
Review №32

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

Ma
Review №33

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

Ja
Review №34

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.

De
Review №35

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.

Vi
Review №36

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 vack 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.

Su
Review №37

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

Su
Review №38

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

Mi
Review №39

Great people to deal with

De
Review №40

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

Na
Review №41

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.

Co
Review №42

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

Ch
Review №43

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!

Ja
Review №44

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.

Lo
Review №45

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

Pe
Review №46

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!)

Jo
Review №47

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

Mi
Review №48

Great selection and knowledgeable staff

ch
Review №49

My little boy loves this place. I do too.

Tr
Review №50

What a fun little store!

Am
Review №51

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

TJ
Review №52

If your into models best place in town!!!!

Br
Review №53

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.

Ju
Review №54

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!

Ja
Review №55

Interesting little shop, lots of random things in here, definitely overpriced but if you need something and can’t wait for amazon or another online location in Missoula worth the visit.

Ji
Review №56

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.

Ju
Review №57

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

Ra
Review №58

Good stuff

Ma
Review №59

Favorite hobby store in Missoula. They have just about anything.

Bo
Review №60

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

Th
Review №61

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.

Ko
Review №62

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

hi
Review №63

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

Sh
Review №64

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 №65

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!

er
Review №66

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

Ti
Review №67

Great store

ho
Review №68

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.

Ru
Review №69

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

Sh
Review №70

Nice place to look for odd items!!

Wi
Review №71

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

Ed
Review №72

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

El
Review №73

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

Sa
Review №74

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

Te
Review №75

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.

Ru
Review №76

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

gl
Review №77

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

Vi
Review №78

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.

T
Review №79

They have alot of models to choose from they have other things like remote control stuff they have that too go in and take a look for yourself itll blow your mind of all the things they have

Mi
Review №80

Love this place! So much great stuff, magical.

Ri
Review №81

All ways a great place to get your hobby items

Ir
Review №82

A wonderful crew and anything you could need.

Vi
Review №83

Always a great place to visit

Je
Review №84

Really nice store.

De
Review №85

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.

St
Review №86

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!

R.
Review №87

I love this store they have a little of everything and the 2 women that run the place are such wonderful women every place should have one of them And they got 2!BLAM BLOW YOUR MIND

Ju
Review №88

Cuz they got my materials

Vi
Review №89

Crafters, if you need it, they have it!

De
Review №90

Great selection of cookie cutters!

Je
Review №91

Great place. Very helpful

ys
Review №92

The most awesome big little hobby store...something for everyone!

Je
Review №93

You seem to have a little bit of everything which is nice

Bi
Review №94

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

Po
Review №95

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

Pa
Review №96

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.

Fr
Review №97

Cool place very nice staff

El
Review №98

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.

Jo
Review №99

Really cool craft store. Hobbies needs for everyone. No board or card games.

Al
Review №100

Great place to find fun artsy cafts. Staff is always attentive, warm, and helpful

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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–5:30pm
  • Thursday:9:30am–5:30pm
  • Friday:9:30am–5pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:9:30am–5:30pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Cheques:Yes
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