The heart of a great museum is its collection and The Detroit Institute of Arts is proud to claim one of the largest, most significant art collections in the nation. From the first painting donated in 1883 to the most recent acquisition, our collection of over 60,000 works brings the culture and creativity of the world to Detroit’s doorstep. Ranging from classic to cutting-edge, the works housed in the DIA will challenge perceptions and enrich perspectives, leaving you with a fresh outlook and a jolt of inspiration.
To browse any of our collections, simply select the appropriate link below for a brief description of the collection and a sample of representative works. Or click here to search the collection by artist name, title of work, genre or department.
