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Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum

Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum

Explore a vibrant space featuring 18 outdoor installations, an African Bead Gallery, and unique cultural storytelling through art and materials.

OUR EXPERIENCES
Occupying almost an entire city block, the Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum houses 18 outdoor installations as well as the African Bead Gallery, N'kisi House and African Language Wall.

ABOUT US
20 years ago Olayami Dabls came to the corner of Grand River and West Grand Blvd with a vision to create a space for his community to understand the immense power of their African heritage.

OUR IMPACT
Olayami Dabls has worked as a visual story teller using a wide range of materials for more than 45 years. His work uses references from African material culture to tell stories about the human condition. Using refurbished iron, rock, wood and mirrors, Dabls found that these four materials are primary building blocks that speak universally to all cultures.

DETAILS
To learn more, contact: Mbadmuseum@yahoo.com

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When are you open?
Monday-Saturday 12-5pm