Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum

Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum is a unique cultural venue occupying an entire quarter of Detroit. This remarkable complex offers 18 outdoor installations that tell the story of African culture and heritage through sculptures of iron, stone, wood and mirrors.

The African Bead Gallery presents an impressive collection that allows visitors to experience authentic material culture from an African perspective. The symbolic artistic compositions address the theme of colonization and forced assimilation in a way that appeals to the emotions and imagination.

It's a place where education is through experience rather than traditional methods - ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of African heritage.