Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit Institute of Arts
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Considered to house one of the best art collections in the United States, the museum 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 Center for African American Art, a gallery in the DIA that showcases 400 pieces, in various media, by African American artists.
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  • burns41
    171 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great museum
    Surprisingly extensive and eclectic collection of art from around the world and many time periods. The highlight is the collection of Diego Rivera Industry murals, but there is so much more. You could easily spend a couple of days seeing it all.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 8 May 2023
  • AG
    Prince William County, Virginia75 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible world class museum
    Incredible and massive. Spent 4 hours here and just saw the second floor. Budget a full day if you want to see it all and definitely prioritize the Diego Rivera Murals, the European art and the Modern art.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 29 May 2023
  • BadSeedMcr
    Greater Manchester, United Kingdom12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth a visit
    The is a gem of an art gallery, from Rodin’s The Thinker outside the main entrance to various modern masters inside. The cafe is great situated in a beautiful space. A little expensive but we have Liz Truss to thank for that partly due to her disastrous 40 days in power.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 July 2023
  • Garybatz
    Melbourne, Australia48 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth traveling across the world to see...
    This place was one of the main reasons I included Detroit in my travels around the USA, as it's not a city really on the tourist trail for Australians. I can say it was totally worth it, easily one of the best art museums I've ever been to. Great collection, majestic building, easy to move around and read the information. If you love art then just go.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 24 July 2023
  • mvidro
    Washington DC, District of Columbia436 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wow! Don't miss the Diego Rivera "Detroit Industry Murals"
    Among the Institute's fine collection (accumulated when it was one of the richest cities in the world), the one must-see is Diego Rivera's "Detroit Industry Murals." Spanning an entire room, there is so much to understand about the underlying symbolism. In addition to a helpful bulletin, a cadre of docents strive to answer all questions. Wonderful to see and learn from such knowledgeable staff.
    Visited July 2023
    Written 1 August 2023
  • Mark P
    Swampscott, Massachusetts2,537 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Art Museum
    This is a large and truly great art museum. The permanent collection is superb, and the shows generally are quite good and well curated. Make sure to visit Rivera Court, near the Woodward entrance: It alone is worth the price of admission.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 August 2023
  • Brendan S
    Arlington, Virginia1,689 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A world class art museum
    Detroit has a lot of museums, but the DIA is clearly in a class by itself. It has a comprehensive collection from a 10,000 year old axe head to contemporary pieces, and spans the globe with a substantial collection from every inhabited continent. It’s not just the size or scope of the collection that impresses. There are great pieces everywhere, from the standout Rivera murals to a roomful of Picassos with examples from multiple stylistic periods and a rare Brueghel - pieces that would be the highlights of many museums but at DIA are just in their respective interior galleries. The museum itself is also grandiose, with soaring barrel arched main atria and the intimate interior Kresge Court that resembles the cloister of a Romanesque monastery.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 3 September 2023
  • Mark
    Lansing, Michigan14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Put the DIA on your bucket list
    The DIA has a wonderful permanent collection of art and brings shows to the museum. (We saw the Barnor pnotography display.) Of course, the pièces de resistance are the "Detroit Industry Murals" by Diego Rivera.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 9 October 2023
  • Meta Ni
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Phenomenal dozen tour
    Phenomenal - icing on cake was the highlights tour Mark Habel was an impressive dozen. Having visited a few times, he took it to the next level for us. Great overview. Would suggest timing with the dozen tour
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 24 November 2023
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Timcito
Bay Village, OH54 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Our visit to the Detroit Institute, Sunday, October 1, 2023, was most rewarding and fascinating. GREAT MURALS BY DIEGO RIVERA. One of the most recognized Mexican Muralists, Diego Rivera, fills the four large walls with his paintings and perspectives of industrial Detroit during the 1930s. ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL.
The entire museum held myriad exciting works of art and did not disappoint!
Written 25 November 2023
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Meta Ni
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
Phenomenal - icing on cake was the highlights tour

Mark Habel was an impressive dozen. Having visited a few times, he took it to the next level for us. Great overview. Would suggest timing with the dozen tour
Written 24 November 2023
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Mark
Lansing, MI14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Friends
The DIA has a wonderful permanent collection of art and brings shows to the museum. (We saw the Barnor pnotography display.)

Of course, the pièces de resistance are the "Detroit Industry Murals" by Diego Rivera.
Written 9 October 2023
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Brendan S
Arlington, VA1,689 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Solo
Detroit has a lot of museums, but the DIA is clearly in a class by itself. It has a comprehensive collection from a 10,000 year old axe head to contemporary pieces, and spans the globe with a substantial collection from every inhabited continent.

It’s not just the size or scope of the collection that impresses. There are great pieces everywhere, from the standout Rivera murals to a roomful of Picassos with examples from multiple stylistic periods and a rare Brueghel - pieces that would be the highlights of many museums but at DIA are just in their respective interior galleries.

The museum itself is also grandiose, with soaring barrel arched main atria and the intimate interior Kresge Court that resembles the cloister of a Romanesque monastery.
Written 3 September 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Elizabeth Taylor
Decatur, GA2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Solo
Worst museum experience ever and I've been to lots of museums. They need someone in charge who actually cares about the customer experience. I spent 4 hotel nights in Detroit trying to see this museum and it continued to not open day after day unannounced until that morning. On the 4th day it opened 1/3 of the building at 9 then suddenly closed it at 1 with a PA announcement it was closing in 15 minutes. So for a 12-hour drive and 4 nights in a hotel I got 4 museum hours. I will not be back. Detroit should be ashamed.
Written 1 September 2023
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Mark P
Swampscott, MA2,537 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
This is a large and truly great art museum. The permanent collection is superb, and the shows generally are quite good and well curated. Make sure to visit Rivera Court, near the Woodward entrance: It alone is worth the price of admission.
Written 27 August 2023
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marcain
Washington DC, DC225 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023
Great museum, rivals the Smithsonian and many others. Well worth a visit. Great variety of styles, very high quality and well curated.
Written 15 August 2023
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Debra K
Bad Axe, United States11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023
The entire Institute is eclectic and well designed. My favorite room was the Diego Rivera mural room. So many different aspects in four murals! Well-worth the money.
Written 8 August 2023
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mvidro
Washington DC, DC436 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
Among the Institute's fine collection (accumulated when it was one of the richest cities in the world), the one must-see is Diego Rivera's "Detroit Industry Murals." Spanning an entire room, there is so much to understand about the underlying symbolism. In addition to a helpful bulletin, a cadre of docents strive to answer all questions. Wonderful to see and learn from such knowledgeable staff.
Written 1 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Garybatz
Melbourne, Australia48 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Solo
This place was one of the main reasons I included Detroit in my travels around the USA, as it's not a city really on the tourist trail for Australians. I can say it was totally worth it, easily one of the best art museums I've ever been to. Great collection, majestic building, easy to move around and read the information. If you love art then just go.
Written 24 July 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

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