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Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

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Detroit Institute of Arts boasts more than 100 galleries containing some of the most significant works from around the world--including Diego Rivera's famous Detroit Industry frescoes. Since the museum's founding in 1883, its permanent collection of American art has remained one of its most impressive assets, with the addition of the General Motors Center for African American Art. However, the museum houses more than 65,000 diverse pieces, ranging from Egyptian mummies to French-Impressionist paintings. The museum is on the National Register of Historic Places and hosts a number of visiting exhibitions, concerts, and events year-round. Detroit Institute of Arts is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , world travel planner Edition.
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  • The DIA is a gorgeous, world class museum. We were there for the Van Gogh exhibit which had an amazing collection of portraits (including a few in the DIA's own collection) and didn't have much time.....  more
    The DIA is a gorgeous, world class museum. We were there for the Van Gogh exhibit which had an amazing collection of portraits (including a few in the DIA's own collection) and didn't have much time.....  more »
  • DIA has been a bucket list art destination for some time and it didn't disappoint. The Rivera murals alone are worth a visit. But there overall collection is superb and all exhibits are thoughtfully....  more
    DIA has been a bucket list art destination for some time and it didn't disappoint. The Rivera murals alone are worth a visit. But there overall collection is superb and all exhibits are thoughtfully....  more »
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  • This place is beautiful! The staff is so wonderful and friendly and helpful. You can buy tickets once you get there but if you buy them in advance, it goes faster. Elevators and stairs, bathrooms on every floor. 3 floors total. Price of tickets aren't bad either. Went to the Van Gogh exhibit, but will definitely be back to see the rest.
  • The Detroit Institute of Arts was an absolutely amazing experience! The exhibits, architecture, and artwork are top notch and this is one of my favorite museums I have ever visited! We spent all day here and I feel like we still didn't even scratch the surface. If I could change anything I would have planned to come right at opening so we could experience this for the entirety of opening! You will be amazed at the beauty of this museum, I highly recommend it!

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