Student Tours

For more information:
Phone: 313.833.7981
Fax: 313.833.7355

Visitor Guidelines for Student Groups

Chaperones

• The museum requires 1 adult chaperone for every 10 students, including high school. A minimum of 2 chaperones is required for all student groups.
• Chaperones must remain with students and actively supervise students at all times.
• Large groups should divide into smaller groups when in museum galleries.
• Chaperones must read and follow all guidelines.

• All purses, backpacks, bags and briefcases must be inspected by a security officer.
• Coats, umbrellas and large bags must be checked at the coatroom.
• To avoid delays, do not bring items described above into the museum.

• Please do not touch.
• Please remain at least 18 inches away from works of art.
• Also do not touch frames, pedestals, cases, platforms or walls.
• Self-guided groups must allow docent-led groups first access to works of art.
• Please keep your voices low so as not to disturb others.
• Do not run in the museum.
• Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building.
• Things to touch and use: Interactive computers; labels with pages that flip; books in reading areas.

• Food, drink, gum and candy are not allowed in the museum galleries.
• Student Lunch Area for bag lunches is available on a limited basis with Wednesday, Thursday or Friday guided tours only. Limit 60 students. Advance reservation required; call Student Tours at 313.833.7981.
• Food may be purchased in the CaféDIA. Hours, W-Fr. 11:30-2:30.
• Large groups must make advance arrangements; call 313.833.1345.
• Suggestions for outside eating locations are available at the Information Desk.

• Camera and sketching permits are available at the Information Desk. Rules are printed on the permit.
• Photography is not allowed in any special exhibition area.Please note: If your group is not following these guidelines, a museum guard may ask you to leave the building.

For information about classes, week-end and Friday evening activities and other programs call 313.833.4249.

Outside Eating Locations for Student Groups

Cultural Center options: Wayne State University Student Center (10 minute walk) has fast food outlets 313.577.8062

Warren Avenue, 1 block south, 1 block west of Woodward has several restaurants including Subway, 39 West Warren 313.833.3600

Note: We have limited availability in the student lunch area for bag lunches for students taking a docent tour Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Advance reservations are required, call 313.833.7978.

In good weather, groups are welcome to eat bag lunches on museum grounds using bench seating and the trash receptacles provided.

Pre-Arranged Students Lunches

Lunches for student groups may be arranged in advanced by calling 313.833.1925 or emailing: lphilippo@dia.org.

Lunch options available:

• Hot dog, bag of chips, two cookies and a beverage ($5.49/person)
• One slice of pizza, two cookies and a beverage ($5.49/person)

Museum Hours

Wednesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
CLOSED Mondays and Tuesdays

DIA Map

Click here to download a map of the DIA's current layout