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Kismet Creative Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in St. Louis, Missouri

Store specializing in reissues and obscure selections from a variety of music genres.

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 2–5 PM
Friday 11 AM–5 PM
Saturday 11 AM–5 PM
Sunday 12–5 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, clinics, and lesson schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the wall

Instrument and gear categories at Kismet Creative Center, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Vintage & Rare

“Stop by for the occasional local live show, in-shop record cleaning, or check them at the Heavy Anchor for the Record Collector meet ups!”

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♻️ Used Gear 2 mentions

“Owned by an old friend who used to run the art corner at the City Museum, this place is as innovative as it is welcoming.”

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What players say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 43 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧠 knowledgeable staff 3 mentions

“Tom was super knowledgeable and friendly!”

From the reviews

Owned by an old friend who used to run the art corner at the City Museum, this place is as innovative as it is welcoming. With a great selection of second-hand records, tapes, books and a few movies, interesting local zines, and occasional live music, this is a must-see if you’re visiting Cherokee.

★★★★★ — Lucas, Dec 2017

Kismet Records was a such a pleasant surprise! This little shop packs a punch with a unique selection of music, you will surely find something new or a gem to take home. I scored a SEALED copy of “In Through the Out Door” and a stellar Zeppelin bootleg picture disc!

★★★★★ — Justin, Sep 2024

Great record shop and event space run by some solid people. I always pick up something interesting on the record side while I’m there. There’s an attention to shoegaze and quirky sonic offerings of a wide variety that I find particularly appealing. Plus there’s always great conversation as well. Highly recommended!

★★★★★ — Ian, Sep 2024

Support these guys, they're struggling because they're beautiful people and they don't make a big effort to make money, they just want to give. Go there and buy a T shirt or something please.

★★★★★ — Michael, Jul 2018

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Where to find Kismet Creative Center

3302 Meramec St, St. Louis, MO63118

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