Absolutely loved the art!! The mirrors make you think youre looking out but when you realize theyre mirrors, its like a philosophical look inwards. Art and philosophy/inner perspective. What a great exhibit.

This place is hard to deacribe but absolutely worth a visit!

Incredible building and artwork. Highly recommend a visit.

Awesome/unique place to check out

My daughters and I loved this place! Very cool on the outside with many awesome beads to look at and buy. And such a welcoming and friendly girl helped us.

So many wonderful things to be said about this museum let’s start off by mentioning how it is the only space in the city that allows people to have performances and hold events for absolutely free donations are asked but not required. The owner has a wealth of knowledge on African material culture, his extensive bead collection is a sight to see. The outside installation is entitled “IRON TEACHING ROCKS HOW TO RUST” which tells the story between Africans and Europeans using the Materials of, iron rocks, wood, and mirrors. There are approximately 11 individual installations that speak to How Iron (Europeans) has taught Rocks (Africans) how to rust. It’s a must see if you live history and culture.

Absolutely stunning! Well worth the drive and the time to walk around!

Beautiful energy inside and out!! When Im ready to take that creative step this will be my first. I can see so many ideas. The amount of beads and history in this place is awesome. Will be back for my next adventure!

Culture. Many bead designs & colors for whatever fits your style. My daughter this place

Incredible assortment of beads and bedding jewelry. Various priced

The art installation that borders the back of the property will probably not be everyones cup of tea. But given the subjective nature of art itself, I found my eye unable to dismiss the process and dedication given to this weather worn and gritty presentation that simply refuses to be ignored..Thought-provoking and set apart from the norm, this place definitely earns a spot in the Not So mainstream must see Detroit Treasures.

Outside, a public found art project similar to Heidelberg. Thoughtful, colorful and expressive, its a joy to wander through. Inside, a wealth of beautiful and rare items.

At the Art warehouse makes me enjoy clay and designs

What a cool way to spend the morning. Start with the outdoor stuff, look around, notice as much as you can. Then go inside and chat with Dable. Bring a donation or buy some beads. Not ylyour typical museum experience

Great unique spot. Enjoyed the art display outside and chatting with the owner. Make the visit if you can!

One of my favorite jewels of the City. Ive known Dabl for years. He is as much a historian as he is artist. Doing amazing works in the D. I frequently seek out the most beautiful and amazingly different beads held in his vast collection for my jewelry designs. Definitely worth a visit if youve never been.

If you are very lucky, as we were on our visit, you will meet the venerable Mr. Olayami Dabls, founder, artist and philanthropist. Don’t just stand there, buy something! And support this museum for all the people.

Great place that features authentic ancient African beads and artifacts. Storyteller DABLS gives you an oral history of Africa unlike your find anywhere else in Detroit

This is a very interesting museum, its unique art designs using Earths natruals material just wonderful. It is so worth the walk threw

Extremely interesting outdoor art exhibit. Highly recommend stopping by to observe it.

A very interesting approach to art. If you have the time go visit. Very friendly

A very interesting space. If you love beads and/or African art, you should really see this place!

Great place...loved it

It was raining will have to go back when not raining. Worth the trip for the heads.

Great place and great service, people come from all around the world to see this place and we have it in our own City and wont tell anyone else. Kisses and be blessed.

Lots of separate beads or necklaces to buy. Very interesting artsy area outside to see on the buildings and on the lawn areas outside.....

I actually had a radio interview at the station there. We had a great time.

Sweet and quiet..ALWAYS FRIENDLY

It’s a colorful place. Lots of different kinds of beads. Some beads were horribly over priced, in my opinion. However, the owner makes up for it with his charm and wit. Will visit again.

Great selection very nice people

Its the most beautiful art Ive ever seen.....

Many hand made bracelets and other accessories

Beautiful place !!

Really nice selection of gemstones

Beautiful place. the owner is great to talk to when looking around at the beads.

Really nice store and he is very knowledgeable on everything in the store and his prices are good

Absolutely amazing. The proprietor is very knowledgable and creative.

African culture lives at MBAD African Bead Museum

I loved the art! Great for photos!!

AMAZING CULTURAL CENTER. Only building in the entire city of Detroit thats preserving the African culture our ancestors had prior to colonization. Dabls is a true CULTURE KEEPER.Support, visit, take a friend or 5, learn something new and buy something new!

Just plain awesome

Amazing place!!!

I finally found this location they have a very wide section and selection of beads and stones very nice the staff was very helpful you will lose your mind and spend a whole lot of money

The African Bead Museum is a very culturally rich and prominent bead store within the City of Detroit, it was a pleasure walking through the mosaic mirrors, while discovering some of the earths most precious beads! A very pleasurable experience.~Brianna Dorrough

Came to this spot in November of 2018.. It was amazing and I loved it.

Nice place I didnt feel real welcome but the beads are beautiful

One word (AWESOME.!) okay 0K no no no no no cannot be summed up in one word so Im going to sum it up in a sentence ... like no place else culturally!!!

If you want to fashion accessories with beads they have a great selection. The art on the Bead Museum Campus is creative and not to be missed.

Very nice place!

Really neat collection

Great place for taking pictures. I will say this though, its what I call Detroit art and as much as I love it there are those who think its just junk made to look like art. Its a very unique place and if you like Detroit art then youll love this place. I have to confess that Ive never stepped foot inside the bead shop but thats only because I normally dont carry cash while Im in the city for obvious reasons and I hate going into a business if I cant buy anything plus beads arent really my thing.

This place is well worth the trip. I spent an hour talking to the owner while my wife, an artist went through the extensive bead collection, deciding what to buy. I learned as much from him about current detroit as I learned about historic detroit from the other museums.b

Interesting and fun art.

Very creative location.love for shoots!

An interesting place to ponder and they have a bead for every need and budget.

Such an interesting person and history to the musuem.

Definitely worth the trip!

Dabls is always interesting to talk to. Could spend hours there. Excited for his expansion - they have hired an awesome architect.

We visited Dabls together for the first time and as many times as Id seen it, it looked amazing!!!Yes, my friend, from outta town totally enjoyed it!!!He absolutely LOVED it... says he LOVED the energy there.

Bead Heaven. Will surely revisit next time in am in the area.

Phenomenonal spot to learn some history

Fascinating place. Love the stories and beads.

Super cool. Really nice place. Interesting.

Exotic beads and abstract paintings

The most beautiful place ever! From how the beads were selected to how they were place for display all beauty PLUS the art! Theres a Art Display! Center of attention,, Its so much talent in this place. #CreativityInDetroit

Had a wonderful family visit to this unique place.

Its one of my favorite places, I found some great beads made from natural stones.

Very interesting place.

Beautiful abstract art.Love this spot and the kind fella that does this for the simple pleasures of life as art is life in my words. WOW!!

Absolutely amazing selection of the most unique beads youll find. Even if you dont make jewelry, its worth it to just look around.

Great history with the work

A quiet spot where nobody really knows where it is unless you are actually know about the place but all in all they have a lot of selections beads, shells ect all types of necklaces and African jewelry it could be cheap or expensive I paid a dollar for $1.00 for 1 shell

Very interesting place and a unique gentleman to speak to. Sign up for the tour and the experience will be well worth it.

Such an amazing place so much history

Great spot for something different to see and do! love this Detroit treasure!

Knowledgeable staff!!!

Does the place even exist? It was locked up and noone helped us to get in. We were left clueless and came back disappointed.

In African town!! Never seen anything like this! A must see for sure.

Cool with me, fun places in the hood!

I enjoy the authentic artistry and feel of Dabls Bead Museum!

Great experience shout out to the owner!

Omg Amazing place and great Artist

Great selection!

Great varieties and collections of beads.

I thought it was going to be more

I feel like this place loves me lol

A must see if you live in Detroit or youre visiting Detroit

Greatest place ever!

Awesome service and people!

Historic.

Creative and culture rich!

Dabls is the best!

The best!!!

Awesome

Beautiful

Go. It is worth it.

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!

LOVE IT

Ok. To. See.

Great place to visit