Beginning on March 4, 2025, select galleries and other public spaces on the second floor of the museum will temporarily close to guests to accommodate long-planned gallery improvements.
Rolling closures began with the current African American galleries and expanded over the following three months. All galleries will reopen over the course of the next two years.
This transformative project will reimagine the presentation of the DIA’s African American, Modern, and Contemporary galleries, with a goal to enhance the experience for visitors. The museum always provides regular updates on works of art that are on view in the museum on the website collection pages.
During this period, the DIA will also provide the latest details on gallery closures here.
Second Floor North Wing Gallery Updates
- African American Galleries: Closed
- German Expressionism & Surrealism: Closed
- Modern: Closed
- Tiff Massey: 7 Mile + Livernois/Contemporary: Closed
Updated May 12, 2025

A letter from Salvador
The Mary Anne and Eugene A. Gargaro Jr., Director, President, and CEO of the DIA, Salvador Salort-Pons, pens a monthly letter to share news and updates with our patrons.
Last month, he shared details on these renovations.