The Craft Superstore for Every Project
Who Runs It
Michaels is the national arts and crafts retail chain, with this location in Porter Square Shopping Center.
The Origin
Michaels fills a specific need—comprehensive craft supplies under one roof. While local shops offer curation, Michaels offers everything. Need 47 different colors of acrylic paint? All the embroidery floss in existence? Obscure scrapbooking supplies? They have it.
What Makes It Special
Selection breadth that small stores can't match. If you need specialty supplies or bulk materials, Michaels delivers.
Serves the crafting community that needs more than boutique stores can stock.
What People Love
The selection, the coupons (they always have coupons), and framing services.
What To Know
Big-box experience—less expertise, more product. Always check for coupons before going.
Use coupons—regular prices are high, sale prices are reasonable.
Rating Breakdown
What Customers Say
“Always find what I need, and the framing department does good work.”
Insider Tips
Check the app for coupons—typically 20-40% off one item.
Porter Square Shopping Center parking lot.
Known For
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Reddit Mentions
Nearby in North Cambridge
Contact & Visit
Local businesses here have survived since before America existed.
“I guess you've just gotta find something you love to do and then do it for the rest of your life.”
— Max Fischer, on entrepreneurship