Detroit Institute of Arts

Detroit Institute of Arts Home to the first van Gogh painting to enter a U.S. Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne county residents enjoy free general admission.
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museum and to Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry Murals, the DIA is known for its quality, range, and depth of collection. museum (Self-Portrait, 1887) and to Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry Murals (1932-33), the Detroit Institute of Arts is known for its quality, range, and depth of collection. The DIA is a gathering place, and strives to create experiences that help each visitor find personal meani

ng with the art, both individually and with each other. With an expansive collection of over 65,000 works, the DIA has something for everyone. Share your moments with .

06/19/2026

Art is closer than you think. 🖼️

For the 17th year, Inside|Out brings more than 250 reproductions from the DIA’s collection to communities across metro Detroit and beyond. From May through October, discover artworks in parks, downtowns, and neighborhoods throughout Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties, plus Mackinac Island.

Spot a favorite out in the wild? Snap a photo and tag . Explore maps and plan your visit at dia.org/insideout

Inside|Out is made possible by Tri-County millage support and Ford Philanthropy.

The Detroit Institute of Arts will be closed on June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Regular museum hours will resume ...
06/19/2026

The Detroit Institute of Arts will be closed on June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Regular museum hours will resume on June 20th.

For more information and to plan your visit, please visit https://dia.org

06/18/2026

Explore art, identity, and storytelling at the DIA. Our Art Pride tours highlight the powerful and creative work of artists we understand today as LGBTQ+, including those who lived before modern identity categories existed. Discover how their work shapes culture, expresses personal perspectives, and offers joy and self‑expression, even in the face of exclusion.

Through a conversational experience with a DIA docent, reflect on the lasting contributions of LGBTQ+ artists whose work is recognized around the world.

Join us for the final Art Pride tour on Friday, June 26 at 6:00 PM. Plan your visit and be part of the conversation.

06/17/2026

Next time you visit, don’t forget to look up. 👀

Some of the most stunning works are right above you, ornate details, rich colors, and stories that span many years, all painted across the DIA’s ceilings. Take a moment, look up, and see what you might have been missing.

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đź“Ť"The Dreams of Men" Tintoretto, in European: Medieval and Renaissance, Level 2, West Wing
đź“ŤWoodward Enterance
đź“ŤEuropean: Medieval and Renaissance, Level 2, West Wing
đź“ŤEuropean: Medieval and Renaissance, Level 2, West Wing

Look closely at the bottom right corner, who do you see?In 1933, visitors to the Detroit Institute of Arts could do more...
06/11/2026

Look closely at the bottom right corner, who do you see?

In 1933, visitors to the Detroit Institute of Arts could do more than admire the Rivera Court murals in progress, they could watch Diego Rivera himself at work, painting what would become one of the museum’s most iconic treasures. Imagine walking through the galleries and catching a glimpse of the artist bringing these monumental frescoes to life in real time.

Detroit, now in Seoul.“Beyond Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Detroit Institute of Arts” is officially open at the ...
06/05/2026

Detroit, now in Seoul.

“Beyond Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Detroit Institute of Arts” is officially open at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, bringing works from the DIA to a global stage. CEO & Director Salvador Salort-Pons was on site to help open the exhibition and celebrate this moment of cultural exchange.

If you find yourself in Seoul, visit a piece of Detroit on view through
August 23.

06/03/2026

Get ready to move this summer at the DIA! ✨🕺

Step into FORTUNES, a large-scale interactive experience in the Great Hall where your movement becomes light, shadow, and sound in real time. Every visit is different, inviting you to play, explore, and experience the DIA in a whole new way.

Plan your visit and experience FORTUNES through September 21.

05/27/2026

Behind the Brush: Created during the Great Depression through the WPA Federal Art Project, Ralph Chessé’s "Family Group" reflects a moment when art became both work and storytelling. Known as both an artist and puppeteer, Chessé used bold color and expressive forms to depict a Black family set within a southern rural landscape.

When the WPA disbanded in 1943, one of Chessé’s prints found its way to the collection, preserving a powerful example of art created during a pivotal chapter in American history.

Check out the behind the scenes of conserving Nam June Paik's "Video Flag x"These BTS moments highlight the DIA’s multi-...
05/26/2026

Check out the behind the scenes of conserving Nam June Paik's "Video Flag x"

These BTS moments highlight the DIA’s multi-year restoration of the iconic artwork before it returns to the museum’s Reimagined Contemporary Galleries in late 2026.

Want to learn more about this restoring this iconic artwork? Join Katie Pfohl and Liz Homberger for a free talk, FMCA Lecture: Nam June Paik: Video Flag x exploring the research, restoration, and legacy behind this groundbreaking work tomorrow, May 27th.

“For want of a better model,” Vincent van Gogh often turned the brush on himself.He painted in Paris during the summer o...
05/21/2026

“For want of a better model,” Vincent van Gogh often turned the brush on himself.

He painted in Paris during the summer of 1887, this Self-Portrait reflects a lighter palette and a brighter mood inspired by the Impressionists. The Detroit Institute of Arts also made history as the first public museum in the United States to purchase a painting by Van Gogh when it acquired Self-Portrait in 1922.

See this iconic work now on view in Modern Highlights in Special Exhibitions: Central Wing.

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