Museum of Beadwork Mission statement

The Museum of Beadwork illuminates the history of beads throughout the world, and explores the cultural and artistic significance of beadwork in art and adornment. We focus on how beadwork reveals the interconnections between people and cultures through trade, human migration and the Influence of one culture on another. Our goal is to inspire through exceptional artwork and to build relationships between artists and the community. 


Our mission is to illuminate the history of beads throughout the world, and explore the cultural and artistic significance of beadwork in art and adornment. We focus on how beadwork reveals the interconnections between people and cultures through trade, human migration, and the influence of one culture on another. Our goal is to inspire through exceptional artwork, and to build relationships between artists and communities.