USA Guide
The Great Lakes
Detroit Institue of Arts
One of America's most prestigious art museums and newly refurbished, the colossal Detroit Institute of Arts traces the history of civilization through one hundred galleries, most notably Chinese, Persian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Dutch, and American collections – not to mention the largest Italian collection outside of Italy. The museum has masterpieces such as a Van Gogh self-portrait and Joos Van Cleeve's Adoration of the Magi, as well as Diego Rivera's enormous, show-stealing, 1933 Detroit Industry mural. The DIA also presents live music every Friday from 6–10pm (free with museum admission).
Address: 5200 Woodward Ave
Opening time: Wed & Thurs 10am–4pm, Fri 10am–10pm, Sat & Sun 10am–5pm
Price: $8
Telephone: 313/833-7900
Website: www.dia.org