Wonderful museum. The building itself is a work of art. With the new milage, Oakland, Wayne and Macomb residents have an opportunity to visit this museum free of charge. Take advantage of it. Explore the Diego Rivera Murals. Look up the Van Gogh self-portrait (one of two on display in the world...the other in the Louvre,Paris) They have an extensive...
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Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
313 833 7900
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Ranked #1 of 61 attractions in Detroit
Type: Art Museums
Activities: Leisure education
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Considered to house one of the best art collections in the United States, the Institute showcases everything from mummies to modern art and African...
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Considered to house one of the best art collections in the United States, the Institute showcases everything from mummies to modern art and African masks to Monets in its outstanding collection of over 65,000 works. Don't miss the General Motors Center for African American Art, a part of the DIA which showcases 400 pieces, in various media, by African American artists.
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Clinton Township, Michigan
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North Vancouver, Canada
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Excellent collection of medieval art and some surprising finds like very rare Van Gogh paintings.Museum makes an effort to educate people,eg.display of a statue worn down from getting touched to explain " no touching" rule.
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Sterling Heights, Michigan
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One of the great places to visit in Detroit. The building layout is amazing it takes you from one experience to the other. The artwork is amazing as much as it is varied. The atmosphere so quiet and so relaxing. A must visit for visitors and residents alike
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Highland, Michigan
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We love taking the family to the DIA. They enjoy the kids events, and the exhibits are always the best. They do a great job of rotating things so there is always something new to see. And if you live in the tri county area, it's free.
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new jersey
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this is still a gem in detroit the grand hall where the rivera murals are is fascinating the layout of the library is very open and inviting stop here before or after visiting motown museum
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Chathill, United Kingdom
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Excellent value. A lovely quiet day to recharge your soul among some beautiful art and history. Delicious food and coffee in the sunny atrium.
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Hampton, VA
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We are knowledgeable about some art, clueless about other. The wide and vast collections of DIA makes it great for every type of visitor and there are works for varying interests. After recent study, I enjoyed seeing so many good pre-Columbian works but I was lost in Diego Rivera's murals. I really needed and appreciated the attending docent who was...
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Huntington Woods, Michigan
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I've been a member of the DIA for several decades. I just love this place. I especially like the impressionist and renaissance gallery's. Excellent first run traveling exhibits. Constantly in the top 10 in the country. Sundays Breakfast with Bach and Friday Swing music in the Rivera Hall...What's not to like.
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Waterloo, Ontario
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Seeing the Diego Rivera murals has been on my list for awhile after reading The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver. They did not disappoint, and the gallery volunteer was very informed and passionate about them. Enjoyed the rest of the museum and the cafeteria was good value.
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Memphis, Tennessee
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Great place to visit! Detroit Library is just across the street but you could spend all day in the museum alone!
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