The museum will be closing at 4 p.m. on Thur, Aug 16 for Fash Bash. The last timed ticket entry for Star Wars will be at 2:30 p.m.
Events
Play Ball! Baseball at the DIA
- Tuesday-Sunday, Mar 29 - Sep 16
- Detroit Institute of Arts
Take a step back in time and celebrate the great American pastime of baseball at Play Ball! Baseball at the DIA, featuring items from the Michigan-based E. Powell Miller collection and the Detroit Institute of Arts. This e...
Repetition, Rhythm, and Vocab
- July 20 - Nov 4, 2018
- Detroit Institute of Arts
Repetition, Rhythm, and Vocab presents Detroit artists Carole Harris and Allie McGhee together in homage to the harmony of their improvisational languages and to the city in which they found their voices.
Inside|Out 2018
- Spring and Summer
The Detroit Institute of Arts' popular program, Inside|Out, returns for its ninth year! Inside|Out brings high-quality reproductions of masterpieces from the museum's collection to outdoor venues throughout Metro Detroit.
"Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume"
- May 20 - Sep 30, 2018
- Detroit Institute of Arts
Take a unique journey into the Star Wars™ universe as characters are brought to life through a dramatic presentation of more than 60 original costumes. Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume will closely examine the captivating process of costume design for iconic outfits featured in the first seven films of the Star Wars saga—from Queen Amidala’s lavish gowns to Darth Vader’s imposing black armor.
Lumin 2.0 Prototype
- July 24, 2018 - Feb 28, 2019
- Detroit Institute of Arts - Rivera Court
We've added new augmented reality stops on our #DIALumin tour, and we need your help in testing them!
Free Family Fun! Gallery Adventures
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Daily starting July 12
- Detroit Institute of Arts
Docents will provide pop-up tours, and engagement activities for children and their families.
Free Family Fun! Gallery Games
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Daily | Extended through 3 p.m. Sat - Sun
- Detroit Institute of Arts - Prentis Court
Play kid-tested and approved games! Look for the Gallery Games cart in Prentis Court by Artie the Donkey for free family fun with take-away games to play in the museum.
Drop-In Workshop: The 146th Annual Armada Fair
- 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Tue, Aug 14 & Fri, Aug 17
- The Armada Fairgrounds
Join us to create Folk Art Toy: Ball & Cups at The 146th Annual Armada Fair held on the Armada Fairgrounds. Find our workshop in the Grove Area.
Drop-In Workshop: Wire Sculpture
- Fri, Aug 17
- 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Detroit Institute of Arts - Art Making Studio
Make a sculpture using colorful wire.
Family Tour: It's a Zoo in Here!
- 1 & 3 p.m. Daily
- Detroit Institute of Arts - Great Hall
Your guide for family tours awaits in the Great Hall. Weather-permitting, your adventure may include outdoor objects.