Home Learn about reopening procedures and reserve your timed entry using the TICKETS button at this link. Learn more > HOME—MUSEUM HOURS—WHAT TO DO AT DIA What To Do At The DIA Besides walking through our beautiful collection, there are many ways to experience the Detroit Institute of Arts. Here are some ideas. On Site Friday Night Live Every Friday, enjoy fun and engaging free performances by local and international musicians. SEE CALENDAR Movies at the Detroit Film Theatre Enjoy a wonderful selection of international and art cinema in our historic theatre. SEE CALENDAR Detroit Institute of Awesome Free family fun every day! SEE MORE Thursdays at the Museum Every Thursday afternoon we offer special activities for adults 55 and over. SEE CALENDAR Detroit City Chess Club Take a lesson or sit down for a match with members of the Detroit City Chess Club every Friday. SEE CALENDAR Special Events We offer a variety of special programs throughout the year to enhance your visit. LEARN MORE Exhibitions Check out our current temporary exhibitions THROUGH JAN 9, 2022 Detroit Style: Car Design in the Motor City, 1950–2020 THROUGH JAN 16, 2022 Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite Hands On Drawing in the Galleries Every weekend, artist-instructors help visitors create pencil drawings to take home. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Meeting area changes weekly. SEE CALENDAR Drop-In Workshops Experience art-making in our studio. SEE CALENDAR Gallery Games Come play at the DIA! We offer free games for families to play in our galleries, every day. Studio Classes School field trips and other groups can schedule a personalized studio class. Dive Into Our Collection Guided Tours The Detroit Institute of Arts offers more gallery space, more art and more fun, bringing one of the nation's best collections to life in new and exciting ways. We offer free public guided tours every day that we're open. LEARN MORE Arts+Minds Lectures Noted artists, curators and historians bring fresh views and candid conversations on art, culture and history to the DIA. All lectures take place in the Marvin and Betty Danto Lecture Hall and are free with museum admission unless otherwise noted ($). LEARN MORE Multimedia Tours Deepen your exploration of the DIA’s collection with one of our hand-held multimedia devices. LEARN MORE Where To Eat? CAFÉ DIA KRESGE COURT CRYSTAL GALLERY In Your Community Inside|Out Inside|Out brings reproductions of great treasures from the DIA to our community. Discover them all around town or come visit your works of art in their natural habitat! LEARN MORE Director's Cut DIA Director Salvador Salort-Pons visits institutions and organizations throughout the region to share highlights of the museum and take questions from the community. LEARN MORE Behind the Seen Trained volunteers give talks on a wide range of topics connected to the museum’s collection at locations throughout the community. LEARN MORE Stay up-to-date on exhibitions, events, news and everything fun at the DIA. EVENTS DIRECTIONS (opens in new window) SHOP (opens in new window) VISIT What to Do Parking Tours Dining & Shopping Accessibility Rentals & Private Events Family Fun ART Collection Exhibitions Search for Art Rights & Reproduction Conservation Provenance Research Library & Archives EVENTS In the Museum In the Community For Families Free Detroit Film Theatre Inside|Out EDUCATION Learning Resources Field Trips Professional Development Educator Pass SUPPORT Donate Membership Auxiliary Groups Volunteer ABOUT About the DIA Community Outreach Employment Featured Content Media Room Contact Visitor Guidelines Site Map MUSEUM HOURS MON Closed TUE - THUR 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. FRI 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. SAT - SUN 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Follow us on Facebook (opens in new window) Follow us on Twitter (opens in new window) Follow us on Instagram (opens in new window) Follow us on Youtube (opens in new window) Follow us on Snapchat (opens in new window) Home 5200 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI (313) 833-7900 Copyright © 2021 Detroit Institute of Arts. All rights reserved. Accessibility