Detroit Institute of Arts says “Leave the driving to us!” on Wayne County Day Free bus transportation to DIA from Wayne County locations Saturday, October 15
Updated Oct 4, 2016
(Detroit)—The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is providing free bus transportation to and from the museum on Saturday, October 15 for Wayne County residents as part of “County Days,” offered twice a year for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. The popular County Days are made possible by support from tri-county residents.
Visitors can browse the collection and see the recently installed sculpture “Thalassa” by famed New York street artist Caledonia “Callie” Curry, known as Swoon, in the museums Woodward Ave. lobby. New this year, visitors can take docent-led tours of the African collection, the newly revamped Ancient Middle East gallery, the Dutch collection or the Inspired By Italy galleries. The DIA studio will be offering an art-making workshop as another activity for visitors.
There are several dining options at the museum. CaféDIA offers entrees, a decked-out salad bar, grill station, sandwiches and scrumptious desserts. Kresge Court diners can enjoy gourmet snacks, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Both restaurants offer a variety of beverages, including Starbucks coffee, beer and wine.
Shopping is always a fun part of the DIA experience. The museum shop carries a selection of art-related items, many of which cannot be found in other area stores.
Buses leave sites from around the county with convenient parking available at each departure location. Roundtrip transportation and admission are free, but reservations are required. To reserve a spot, call 313-833-4005 or go to tickets.dia.org.
Wayne County locations and schedule:
River Rouge City Hall, 10600 W. Jefferson—Van Gogh Bus
Bus departs city hall at 10 a.m.; departs DIA at 2:30 p.m.
Downriver Council for the Arts, 81 Chestnut—Degas Bus
Bus departs Wyandotte at 9:30 a.m.; departs DIA at 2 p.m.
Handy Park, 26650 Capitol St.—Monet Bus
Bus departs park at 10 a.m.; departs DIA at 2:30 p.m.
Belleville Area Museum, 405 Main St.—Matisse Bus
Bus departs museum at 9:30 a.m.; departs DIA at 2 p.m.
Livonia Community Center, 15100 Hubbard—Picasso Bus
Bus departs community center at 10 a.m.; departs DIA at 2:30 p.m.
Hamtramck Senior Housing Plaza, 2620 Holbrook Ave.—Warhol Bus
Bus departs housing plaza at 9:30 a.m.; departs DIA at 2 p.m.
(Detroit)—The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is providing free bus transportation to and from the museum on Saturday, October 15 for Wayne County residents as part of “County Days,” offered twice a year for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. The popular County Days are made possible by support from tri-county residents.
Visitors can browse the collection and see the recently installed sculpture “Thalassa” by famed New York street artist Caledonia “Callie” Curry, known as Swoon, in the museums Woodward Ave. lobby. New this year, visitors can take docent-led tours of the African collection, the newly revamped Ancient Middle East gallery, the Dutch collection or the Inspired By Italy galleries. The DIA studio will be offering an art-making workshop as another activity for visitors.
There are several dining options at the museum. CaféDIA offers entrees, a decked-out salad bar, grill station, sandwiches and scrumptious desserts. Kresge Court diners can enjoy gourmet snacks, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Both restaurants offer a variety of beverages, including Starbucks coffee, beer and wine.
Shopping is always a fun part of the DIA experience. The museum shop carries a selection of art-related items, many of which cannot be found in other area stores.
Buses leave sites from around the county with convenient parking available at each departure location. Roundtrip transportation and admission are free, but reservations are required. To reserve a spot, call 313-833-4005 or go to tickets.dia.org.
Wayne County locations and schedule:
River Rouge City Hall, 10600 W. Jefferson—Van Gogh Bus
Bus departs city hall at 10 a.m.; departs DIA at 2:30 p.m.
Downriver Council for the Arts, 81 Chestnut—Degas Bus
Bus departs Wyandotte at 9:30 a.m.; departs DIA at 2 p.m.
Handy Park, 26650 Capitol St.—Monet Bus
Bus departs park at 10 a.m.; departs DIA at 2:30 p.m.
Belleville Area Museum, 405 Main St.—Matisse Bus
Bus departs museum at 9:30 a.m.; departs DIA at 2 p.m.
Livonia Community Center, 15100 Hubbard—Picasso Bus
Bus departs community center at 10 a.m.; departs DIA at 2:30 p.m.
Hamtramck Senior Housing Plaza, 2620 Holbrook Ave.—Warhol Bus
Bus departs housing plaza at 9:30 a.m.; departs DIA at 2 p.m.