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

06/18/2026

We know you love Sanrio. We know you love trading cards! Put those together and you get these TOTALLY KAWAII LENTICULAR TRADING CARDS! 💫

Open some packs with Mushroom Mouse! (and Boba + Velvet Mouse occasionally ooh-ing and ahh-ing in the background.) If you are looking to purchase some packs, you have the opportunity to buy the ones seen in the video outright or trade for them! Come to the Mouse and find these at the counter. Btw, if you want to get on our list to be notified for trading cards and more, let us know. We take requests! 🐭🫶

Modern Mouse is located at 2223 South Shore Center in Alameda, CA. Come visit us, Bay Area! MM loves ya. ✨

06/17/2026

Your guide to Stamp Rally Passports at Modern Mouse Gifts 📓🐭🫶

This will come in handy for our Pride Market coming up this Saturday, June 20th! Shop with q***r local & indie artists from 12-5pm at South Shore Center. The shop will be open until 6pm! 🏳️‍🌈🎉

So many great prizes from our sponsors! Come shop with makers and artists like:
✨ᙓTᙓᖇᑎᗩᒪ SᙀᑎSᕼIᑎᙓ ᒍᙓᙎᙓᒪᖇY✨
𖤐 𝕮𝖎𝖈𝖆𝖉𝖆𝖘 𝕮𝖗𝖆𝖋𝖙 𖤐
Handmade Hill
Celeste Renée
Bloom Brodsly
Angel
Jenny He

Modern Mouse is located at 2223 South Shore Center in Alameda, CA. See you soon, Bay Area! 🎁

06/15/2026

WHO’S THAT MOUSONA?! Introducing… Chaos Mouse! Chaos Mouse aka L, our resident vendor Ragavon. 🔥🐭

You should know what Chaos Mouse is all about based on the name alone. Find them featured in our newest Pocket ‘Mons Spring 2026 print by Madzuka! Now available in-store. Hang up a piece of Modern Mouse in your home, display on your desk, or send to a loved one… AND let ‘em know how cool it is to support local artists + small businesses. 😈

Come visit us! We’re open Tuesday-Sunday from 12-6pm. Bonus!!! We are having a Pride Market on Saturday, June 20th from 12-5pm. Join our Stamp Rally, shop with cute, q***r local Bay Area artists & hang with the Mice!

Located at 2223 South Shore Center in Alameda, CA. See you soon! ✨🫶

06/14/2026

This 3rd Annual Pride Market is presented in part by…
✨ᙓTᙓᖇᑎᗩᒪ SᙀᑎSᕼIᑎᙓ ᒍᙓᙎᙓᒪᖇY✨
𖤐 𝕮𝖎𝖈𝖆𝖉𝖆𝖘 𝕮𝖗𝖆𝖋𝖙 𖤐
Angel
Bloom Brodsly
Celeste Renée
Jenny He
Handmade Hill

🐭🏳️‍🌈

More vendors you can find on Saturday, June 20th from 12-5pm!
Cute Monstrosities
michaelton
summer 🍮
CraftswithHana
foundedbysirens
Store open, check links!

🫶

Join our Stamp Rally to win prizes (while supplies last) and support small businesses from the Bay Area and beyond! We can’t wait to see you. 🤗

Modern Mouse is located at 2223 South Shore Center, Alameda CA 94501.
Our Pride Market will be held in the Center Court at Alameda South Shore Center! 💕

06/13/2026

This 3rd Annual Pride Market is presented in part by…
✨ᙓTᙓᖇᑎᗩᒪ SᙀᑎSᕼIᑎᙓ ᒍᙓᙎᙓᒪᖇY✨
𖤐 𝕮𝖎𝖈𝖆𝖉𝖆𝖘 𝕮𝖗𝖆𝖋𝖙 𖤐
Angel
Bloom Brodsly
Celeste Renée
Jenny He
Handmade Hill

🐭🏳️‍🌈

More vendors you can find on Saturday, June 20th from 12-5pm!
Cute Monstrosities
michaelton
summer 🍮
CraftswithHana
foundedbysirens
Store open, check links!

🫶

Join our Stamp Rally to win prizes (while supplies last) and support small businesses from the Bay Area and beyond! We can’t wait to see you. 🤗

Modern Mouse is located at 2223 South Shore Center, Alameda CA 94501.
Our Pride Market will be held in the Center Court at Alameda South Shore Center! 💕

06/12/2026

Modern Mouse Gifts is working on events, restocks and more for ya! 🐭🫶

Happy Pride Month from the Mice, we are so excited for our upcoming Pride Market on Saturday, June 20th from 12-5 PM! Featuring 12 talented vendors:

✨ᙓTᙓᖇᑎᗩᒪ SᙀᑎSᕼIᑎᙓ ᒍᙓᙎᙓᒪᖇY✨
𖤐 𝕮𝖎𝖈𝖆𝖉𝖆𝖘 𝕮𝖗𝖆𝖋𝖙 𖤐
Angel
Bloom Brodsly
Celeste Renée
Jenny He
Cute Monstrosities
michaelton
summer 🍮
CraftswithHana
foundedbysirens


💖

Bay Area, come out and shop with us if you want to support local, q***r businesses for Pride! 🤗🏳️‍🌈

In the mean time, we have restocks from vendors like melody ٩(^ᴗ^)۶ and Lucy - as well as Pride merch by YAMZ World of Color 🌈, Lanni Maszerowski (they/them), and more coming your way. Thank you for always shopping small! See ya at the Mouse 💕

06/12/2026

Father’s Day is coming up! Whether you are celebrating Dad, an important father figure in your life, or chosen family - Modern Mouse is here for you in finding that perfect gift for your loved one. We have tons of accessories, crafty and gaming items, and so much more. 🫶

Check out our offerings in-store, online or at our Pride Market on Saturday, June 20th. We will be open from 12-6pm Tuesday-Sunday for all your shopping needs! 🐭

Featured:
All Good Living Store
FootClothes
Cyberoptix Tie Lab
1985 Games
𝗺𝘂𝗱𝗱𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
Jasmine C
Brittany | SHEWOLF® Stickers & Gifts
Lemonade51o | Stickers, Embroidery and Love for the Bay
Elias Barks

It's time for the 3rd annual Pride Market at Modern Mouse! Join us on Saturday June 20th from 12-5pm for a fantastic arr...
06/08/2026

It's time for the 3rd annual Pride Market at Modern Mouse! Join us on Saturday June 20th from 12-5pm for a fantastic array of q***r artisans with original & pride-themed merchandise for your perusing 🐭🌈

This event is sponsored by some of the artists or goodies you'll see at the event, like Eternal Sunshine Jewelry, Handmade Hill, CelestRin, Cicada's Crafts, Sleepy Bee Desings, and lavendulangel! Over a dozen artists will be joining us though, so bring your gender euphoria for a fun day of q***r joy ✨

Don't forget to pickup your Stamp Rally Card from us inside before you go shopping ✨

Modern Mouse is located at 2223 South Shore Center in Alameda, CA. See you there!

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06/07/2026

Looking for a new one-of-a-kind piece to add to your accessory line-up? Paola Inclan AKA from Santa Clara, CA designs jewelry with modern art flair and is now at Modern Mouse Gifts! ✨

All the jewelry you see in the video have been assembled and painted by hand! We truly appreciate and admire Paola’s artistry, the chip glass earrings truly shine. If you are looking to pick up a gift for a jewelry lover in your life, come by Modern Mouse Gifts this weekend. We are open from 12-6pm! Ask us about our gift wrapping options at the counter. We hope to see you soon. 🐭🎉

06/05/2026

We have a whole collection of gorgeous mats and mousepads just waiting for a good home. 🏠

Our desk mat and mousepad collection is stacked, but they’re struggling to find homes right now! We want to give these the spotlight they deserve. How do you think we should display them at the Mouse? 🐭

Drop a comment, and let us know the best way to display them in-store! 🫶👀❤️

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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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