Come Play: A New Digital Experience at the DIA

This is an exciting opportunity to test fresh ways for visitors to engage with creativity, technology, and storytelling in the museum. This summer, come play at the DIA!

From May 30 through September 21, three 13-foot-tall displays in the Great Hall transform visitors’ movements into light, shadow, and sound. Dance, wave your arms, strike a pose—each interaction is reflected on the screen in real time. True to our mission to foster a sense of belonging, specialized visual and audio elements ensure this activity is welcoming to guests who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have low vision, and designed for visitors of all ages—making it an especially memorable outing for families. 
 
The idea for this installation, entitled Fortunes, came from a desire to activate the museum during a period of transition. With portions of our nearly 100-year-old building temporarily closed as we prepare for the opening of the exhibition Georgia O’Keeffe: Architecture this September, the reopening of our reimagined Modern and Contemporary galleries this November, followed by the Schwartz Galleries of Prints and Drawings in December, we wanted to transform the Great Hall into a dynamic visitor experience that builds excitement for what’s ahead. 
 
This installation represents new ways to invite visitors to engage with the museum—a high-impact experience that brings a fresh energy to the DIA this summer. As it is here for a limited time, we encourage you to bring your family and friends. We look forward to welcoming many first-time visitors through our doors. After your visit, we hope you’ll tell us what you think—we see this as the beginning of many future interactive experiences at the DIA. 
 
This digital experience is included with general admission—and, as always, general admission is free for residents of Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties.