Detroit Institute of ArtsAmerica's fifth-largest fine arts museum boasts more than 100
galleries displaying a collection of 65,000 works, ranging from
mummies to Matisse, and Asian antiquities to American
Impressionists. The Museum is situated in downtown Detroit. The
highlights include the masterpieces of Rembrandt, Rubens, Bureghel
the Elder, Botticelli, Van Gogh, Cézanne, Picasso and Caravaggio.
From January till May the Film Theatre screens an impressive
selection of international films and shorts. Address: 5200 Woodward Avenue Website: www.dia.org Telephone: (313) 833 7900 Opening Time: Wednesday and Thursday 10am-4pm; Saturday and Sunday
10am-5pm. On Fridays the museum stays open until 10pm and offers
music recitals, free tours, artist demonstrations and
workshops. Admission: $8 adults, $4 children 6-17. Concessions
available. |