Detroit Institute of Arts - Detroit Museum

Descriptions from Across the Web

• The Detroit Institute of Arts is proud to claim one of the largest, most significant art collections in the nation. From the first painting donated in 1883 to the most recent acquisition, the DIA’s collection of over 65,000 ... more on MuseumStuff.com
• The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is among the top fine arts museums in the United States. The DIA's holdings come from all over the world and from ancient to modern times.See Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry murals, Auguste Rodin's The Thinker, and Vincent van Gogh's Self Portrait, among so man... more on GoCityKids.com
• The DIA, among the top 10 museums in the country, offers over 100 galleries with art from ancient to modern times. Among the DIA's renowned works are French Impressionist, German Expressionist, American ... more on VisitDetroit.com
• The DIA is undergoing a massive expansion that will leave portions of its collection off-limits through late 2007. Brave the sawdust anyway to see some of the world's great masters, including Rembrandt, Rubens, Caravaggio, van Gogh, C�zanne, Whistler, and Rothko. There are also impressive ancie... more on Frommers
• Ranked among the nation's largest fine arts museums - Among its renowned works are French Impressionist, German Expressionist, American & Flemish paintings, Italian, African, Asian, Native American, Eqyptian & 20th Century art - Open Wed.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri. ... more on entertainment.com

Directions

Located on the east side of Woodward, just north of Warren Avenue. Secure parking is available behind the museum (enter from John R); underground parking is available at Woodward and Farnsworth (enter at the south side of the museum from Farnsworth). Vale

Hours

Wed-Thu 10am-4pm; Fri 10am-9pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm; closed Mon-Tue,Wed.-Thu. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,Wed-Thurs 10am-4pm; Fri 10am-9pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm

Miscellaneous

• Admission: Adults $6; Children $3.
• Collections: African, Oceanic and New World Cultures ..American Art .. Ancient & Islamic Art .. Asian Art .. European Sculpture and Decorative Arts .. European Paintings .. Graphic Arts .. African American Art .. Modern & Contemporary Art

Other Web Resources

• dia.org
• http://www.visitdetroit.com