Detroit Institute Of Arts

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  • Address: 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, United States
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  • Timings: 09:00 am - 05:00 pm Details
  • Phone: +1-3138337900
  • Ticket Price: 9 USD
  • Tags: Art Museums, Museums, Entertainment, Family And Kids, Exhibition , Specialty Museums
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The Detroit Institute of Arts, or DIA as termed by many, was first founded in 1885 as the Detroit Museum of Art. It is located in Midtown Detroit, Michigan, and occupies a huge area of 658,000 square feet. With over 100 galleries that monolithic white marble structure an extensive collection 65,000 artworks, the Detroit Institute of Arts is one of the largest museums in the United States. The comprehensive collection spans from the ancient Egyptian and European works to contemporary art. Besides displaying their permanent collection, this art museum in Detroit hosts many temporary exhibitions regularly. A few of these exhibitions that attracted large crowds include Degas and the Dance held between 2002-2003, Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume, and Lost and Found - Photographs from the DIA’s Collection. The Detroit Museum of Arts also has a 1,150-seat theater, an art reference library, a 380-seat hall for recitals and lectures, and a conservation services laboratory. Fridays are a great time to visit during the warmer months to sit on the lawn and listen to bands performing.

Detroit institute of arts artworks -

  • African Art - The African Art collection is comprised of around 2,700 pieces. These give you an insight into the diversity of the African cultures. The exhibits include musical instruments, contemporary paintings, ceremonial costumes, and artworks made from metal, clay, stone, and wood.
  • Indigenous American Art - Spanning about 3,000 years, the Indigenous American Art collection has about 3,871 objects. These include ceramic and wooden utensils, masks, terracotta, wood and stone figures, textiles, metalwork, and costumes. All these exhibits represent the ancient art of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, and other Central and South American countries.
  • Egyptian Art - The rich collection of Egyptian Art includes mummies, coffins, tomb wall fragments, manuscripts, and daily-life objects. The collection walks you through 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian civilization.
  • Oceanic Art - Although there is no dedicated gallery of the Oceanic Art, its small collection gives you a glimpse of the creative talent from Australia and Pacific Islands. The collection spans almost 15 years of art.
  • American Art - If you wish to know how artists shaped the history and culture of the Americas, then you must view the American Art collection. The exhibits are comprised of about 5,000 paintings, sculptures, and decorative artworks, collected from North, Central, and South America.
  • Arts of the Ancient Middle East - The Arts of the Ancient Middle East collection lets you know how coins, pottery, and wheels were created over a span of about 9,000 years by the people from Ancient Middle East. The exhibits include ceramics, coins, glass, clay writing tablets, metalwork, and carved stone reliefs.
  • Arts of the Islamic World - Rugs and carpets, woven silk, decorated textiles, ceramics, and metalworks are a few of the exhibits that make the comprehensive collection of the Arts of the Islamic World. These artifacts have been collected from Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, Southern Europe, and North Africa.
  • Arts of Asia - Covering about 4,000 years, the Arts of Asia collection showcases the cultures of Japan, China, Korea, along with South and Southeast Asia. A few of the prominent exhibits in the collection include cast bronze ritual vessels, religious sculptures, and first porcelain dishes.
  • European Art - The European Art collection is comprised of more than 2,000 paintings, about 7,000 European sculptures and decorative artworks, and around 2,500 ancient Western antiquities. This expansive European collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts is considered to be one of the largest in the United States.
  • Prints Drawings and Photographs - Step into the gallery of prints, drawings, and photographs to take a look at the various printmaking techniques such as woodcut, etching, lithography, and engraving. The collection has more than 35,000 prints, drawings, photographs, posters, and artists’ books.
  • General Motors Center for African American Art - This is a collection which highlights the contribution of African American artists to the art community. It has around 600 artworks, including paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, and photographs.
  • Contemporary Art - The contemporary art collection holds around 3,500 paintings, sculptures, video and installation-based artworks, and studio craft objects. Spanning from the 1950s to the present, this collection explores the aspects of modern art.
  • Performing Arts - Spanning the early 1900s to the present, the performing arts collection presents more than 10,000 original film and theater photographs, posters, and ephemeras.

The DIA store -

The DIA shop is a great place to shop for a variety of items. It has a good collection of ceramics, clothes, accessories, wall art, home decor, and stationery.

Detroit Institute Of Arts Travel Tips

  • Valet Parking at Woodward entrance from Thursday to Sunday during Museum hours at $10.00.
  • Self Parking at Rackham: enter off Warren (north side) just east of Woodward, daily,  7 a.m. - 10 p.m., $7.
  • Welcome Center: enter off Putnam St. (south side) just west of Woodward, Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. - midnight, $2 - $10; Saturday, 7 a.m. - 11 p.m., $7.50.
  • The Detroit Institute of Arts hours are different for each day. It is recommended to check the timings before visiting.
  • Residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties do not have to pay for the Detroit Institute of Arts tickets. They have free entrance to the museum
  • You may avail a discount in the Detroit Institute of Arts price if you are visiting in a group of 15 or more.
  • The Detroit Institute of Arts parking lot is located to the east of the museum.

Entrance Ticket Details For Detroit Institute Of Arts

Detroit arts museum tickets -

  • Adults: USD 14
  • Seniors: USD 9
  • College Students (w/ valid school ID): USD 8
  • Youth (6-17): USD 6
  • Children (5 and under): Free
  • Members: Free
  • Residents of Wayne, Oakland & Macomb counties: Free

Detroit institute of arts parking price -

  • Daily parking: USD 7
  • Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume parking: USD 15

Detroit Institute Of Arts Hours

Detroit arts museum hours -

  • Tue - Thu: 9 am - 4 pm
  • Fri: 9 am - 10 pm
  • Sat - Sun: 9 am - 5 pm
  • Mon Closed
  • Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume will be open until 8 p.m on Thursdays & Saturdays

How to Reach Detroit Institute Of Arts

  • Bus no. 053, 450 and 460 stop at Woodward @ The Detroit Inst of Arts
  • Bus No. 445, 450, 460, 465, 475 and 610 stop at Woodward @ Warren
  • Bus No. 014 stops at Warren & John

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  • Detroit Institute Of Arts Address: 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, United States
  • Detroit Institute Of Arts Contact Number: +1-3138337900
  • Detroit Institute Of Arts Timing: 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Detroit Institute Of Arts Price: 9 USD
  • Best time to visit Detroit Institute Of Arts(preferred time): 12:00 pm - 04:00 pm
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  • 62.63% of people start their Detroit Institute Of Arts visit around 12 PM - 1 PM

  • People usually take around 30 Minutes to see Detroit Institute Of Arts

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