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BEADHoliday A Tucson Arizona bead shop that is a must stop! Over 37,000 oops, 40,000! kinds of beads. Open 11-4:30 daily Amazing bead store with great central location.

Semi-precious, glass, Vintage Czech, seed beads, even a museum and when its cool an OutdoorBead Store!! Beading instruction in our videos section here on Facebook, and free at the counter in the store! Outdoor bead store in the back is amazing!! (Winter only of course) come visit!

The sorting of beads and findings is a therapy in itself! Make’s our brains happy…how’bout you?
10/09/2026

The sorting of beads and findings is a therapy in itself! Make’s our brains happy…how’bout you?

10/06/2026

One final stop on our journey through Central European beadmaking…

In this final installment in this particular Tucson Bead Museum series, David explores the remarkable craftsmanship behind pressed glass beads and the artisans and factories that helped shape the rich glassmaking traditions of Bohemia and Germany.

These beautiful beads are more than decorative objects- they’re pieces of history, carrying the legacy of generations of skilled glassmakers.

If these stories have sparked your curiosity, we invite you to visit the Tucson Bead Museum and experience the collection for yourself. And while you’re here, don’t miss our selection of vintage German glass beads- a chance to take home a little piece of that history.

📍 Come explore, be inspired, and bead with us!

💬 Which story from this series has been your favorite?

10/05/2026

Petrified wood gathering spot!

10/04/2026

Hey there! DJ JAX is in the house! Come on in, request your favorite song and he’ll work his magic for you. Sunday music party! YAY!

New fun product alert!! Perfect for rainy days!!
09/29/2026

New fun product alert!! Perfect for rainy days!!

09/28/2026

Continuing on our Motif Monday with David on “The 8 Auspicious symbols of Tibetan Buddhism”! Do you have any of these motifs in your home or Jewelry? What are some other motifs you like to represent? One more video coming next week to finish up this mini series! Let us know if you want to learn about a particular motif next!

In David’s Bead Museum sits a family heirloom (featured below) that has been passed down through his family since 1850! ...
09/25/2026

In David’s Bead Museum sits a family heirloom (featured below) that has been passed down through his family since 1850!

Along with it came a note explaining that the piece of beaded jewelry “needs to be repaired.” And somehow, generation after generation, it never was.

The piece kept traveling. It kept being saved. It kept being important enough to pass down- but the repair itself never quite happened.

Eventually, it found its way into the Bead Museum, still carrying that same unfinished instruction.

There’s something kind of wonderful about that.

A broken piece doesn’t necessarily lose its value just because it can’t be worn. Sometimes the beads, the craftsmanship, and the story become even more meaningful with time.

But it also makes a pretty good case for this message:

If you have a piece you love that needs a repair, maybe don’t leave the job for the next 176 years!

One of the best things about learning to bead is realizing how repairable jewelry really is.

A broken clasp, stretched elastic, loose knot, or snapped strand doesn’t always require giving up on the piece- with the right tools and a little know-how, you can fix it yourself!

We love helping people understand how their jewelry is made, what went wrong, and what they need to put it back together. Learning how to restring, replace a clasp, crimp properly, or tie a secure knot can turn a frustrating break into a skill you’ll use again and again.

And if the repair is a little more complicated- or you’d simply rather leave it to someone else- Bead Holiday offers jewelry repair services, too.

So bring us the broken bracelet. Bring us the necklace that’s been sitting in a drawer for five years. Bring us the mysterious baggie of loose beads you swear used to be something. Save a buck and honor grandma while doing so!

We’ll help you figure out whether it’s a DIY project, a repair job, or maybe the beginning of something entirely new.

09/23/2026

Every bead has a history and sometimes that history reflects an entire nation.

Join David as he explores the fascinating story of beadmaking in East and West Germany, including the beautiful walnut ornaments and glass beads that emerged during this period. Many of these vintage treasures are still cherished today, and David even has examples available here at Bead Holiday.

History isn’t just preserved in museums… sometimes you can hold it in your hands.

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09/16/2026

Go to Travelocity and give us a review and you could win a prize!!

Remember! If you don’t find what you’re looking for… maybe you’re just not looking in the right place! We usually don’t ...
09/15/2026

Remember! If you don’t find what you’re looking for… maybe you’re just not looking in the right place! We usually don’t even tell people about the drawers when they first stop in… it’s a whole other world down there 😂

Address

355 E Ft Lowell Road
Tucson, AZ
85705

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+15206960032

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