Folk Music Center
Folk Music Center
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Cr1717
Banning, CA368 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
I've been here 5 times and it never gets old. I love trying the different instruments, and looking at the instruments on the wall from around the world. I've been to the Claremont Folk Music Festival twice.
Written March 14, 2021
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JessicaTye
California40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2014 • Family
They have a very wide variety of musical instruments. I'd recommend a stop-in whether you are a musician or not. It's just a unique place. They also have all sorts of concerts here, so check out the info that they post out front and try to catch a show if you can.
Written May 13, 2014
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Stevebo88
Westlake Village, CA14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2014 • Family
The folks that run this store know instruments and music. They have a fabulous collection of antique instruments of all kinds from around the world. They also do quality stringed instrument repair.
Written April 15, 2014
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Havenu
stoxabc182 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2013 • Solo
The Folk Music Center has a varied selection of instruments to look at and/or buy. It is a very folksy place with a lot of character. They sometimes have music events. Interesting place to visit if you are in Claremont.
Written December 1, 2013
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mmm10
Upland, CA199 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Friends
The Folk Music Center is a great place to pop into with the kids after a lunch in Claremont Village. There are many things to look at and opportunities for the kids to peruse interesting finds.
I have had the opportunity to watch a performance several times there. It is intimate and a great experience to enjoy live music. Try it if you can!
Written January 21, 2019
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John N
Claremont, CA14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2018
Their friendly and dedicated staff will sell you a great instrument, and you can see wonderfully intimate performances here too.
Written January 15, 2019
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Ann I
25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019
Spend time walking around looking at all of the instruments. Try to imagine how they are played, what country they are from. The staff will tell you. Amazing shop. I am a local. We all love it.
Written January 15, 2019
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Fern Jo K
Los Angeles Co., United States5 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Solo
Good store for guitars, drums and unusual instruments from all over the world. Small store but has a lot of inventory.

Owners are very community-minded. Good for beginners and experienced musicians.
Written October 2, 2018
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Joan H
San Bernardino, CA1,027 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2018 • Couples
This hidden gem in the area is the place to go for musical instruments. Every inch of the four walls of this music center is covered with displays of: guitars, Appalachian dulcimers, mandolins, banjos, violins, sitars, balalaikas, etc. You will also find drums, African instruments, accordions, ocarinas, castanets, bells, and a Celtic harp. They sell a large variety of children's toy instruments too. The shelves are crammed with carved wooden decorative pieces.
Written September 10, 2018
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haohuangpianist
Claremont, CA239 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2017 • Friends
if you like music, go to this place! Great collection of instruments, a little pricey but doable, lovely people, supports a lot of good performers. GO
Written July 22, 2018
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Folk Music Center is open:
  • Sun - Sun 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Tue - Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM