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Self Guided Visits

Want to schedule a visit?

Self-guided visits provide the opportunity for educators to engage directly with their students in a museum setting. This type of visit allows educators to prepare and lead customized experiences for their students. The DIA offers planning materials including gallery guides, maps and visiting guidelines that can be used to prepare for your self-guided visit.

Please note all school visits require five weeks notice to schedule.
Visits can be scheduled to begin as soon as the museum opens (view museum hours).

Set up a DIA Visit

Please complete the form below to request a self-guided visit. You will generally receive a tour confirmation within 10 business days of receipt of your application. If you have questions or would like assistance with your application, please call 313.833.7981. Please let us know the best time to reach you; due to very high call volume, please be patient for a call back.

> Please select a program type option.
> Please enter your arrival time
> Please enter your departure time
> Please enter the number of chaperones attending
> Please enter the number of students in your group
> Please enter the grade level
> Please enter your preferred visit date
> Please enter your preferred visit month
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Visit Information

Number of Chaperones (required)

Number of Students in Your Group (required) Grade Level (K-12) (required) Please list any special needs, instructions, or specific areas of interest.

Preferred Visit Date and Time Group Arrival Time (required) Group Departure Time (required)

NOTE: For grades K-2, we recommend a maximum visit time of two hours (including lunch). For grades 3-12, we recommend a maximum visit time of three hours (including lunch).

Teacher Information Teacher Name (required) Email Address (required) Phone Number (required)

What is the best way to reach you? (required)

School Information School Name (required) School Street Address (required) School City (required) State (required) Zip / Postal Code (required) District Name (required) School Phone Number (required) School Fax Number School County (required) Does your school accept Title 1 funding?

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Does your school have students who accept free and reduced lunch?

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Bus & Admission Subsidies

Limited transportation and admission subsidies are available on a first come, first served basis to those schools demonstrating need. Title I funded schools and schools with a high percentage of subsidized lunches are given priority.

Admission Transportation Both

We require 1 chaperone per 10 students within your group. Please note we reserve the right to deny your school group entry into the museum if this policy is not observed.
Please make sure the two dates that you have provided on your application are dates that your group is available. Be advised that your alternate date has the potential to be reserved for your school group visit.
The DIA standard is 150 visitors per group, per school, per day. School groups larger than 150 in total must apply for additional visit dates.

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