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Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 833-7900
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The Detroit Institute of Arts is one of the largest art museums in the US. In addition to their world-class permanent collection and attention-getting special exhibits, the DIA also offers drop-in workshops for all ages, studio art classes and summer camps. Show your grandchildren Diego Rivera’s Detroit Industry Murals, or come by on a Friday night, when the DIA has activities for the whole family, including drawing and storytelling. Free tours, self-guided and docent-led, are also available. The museum is currently closed, set to re-open on November 23rd.

Info: Adults $8, seniors $6, children 6 to 17 $4

Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 10am to 4pm, Friday 10am to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm, closed Monday and Tuesday

Age: Elementary (5-9), Tween (9-12), Teen (12+)

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