Rentals & Private Events

Home to some of the world's finest artists, the Detroit Institute of Arts is Detroit's most unique special events space, located on Woodward Ave. in the heart of Midtown. From intimate spaces like Kresge Court, or the grandeur of Great Hall, the DIA is perfect for corporate parties, private dinners, meetings and more.

Photography and Film Policy
Outside of DIA building

Event Spaces

Event spaces can be booked for the weekdays (Monday-Thursday) and weekends (Saturday-Sunday), by availability.

A wedding ceremony may not be booked without an accompanying reception, however a reception may be booked alone. 

Social + Corporate Events Weddings

Great Hall

Great Hall capacity: 300 seated, 500 strolling

Rivera Court

Rivera Court capacity: 160 seated, 250 strolling

Kresge Court

Kresge Court capacity: 175

Prentis Court

Prentis Court capacity: 175

Meeting and Dining Rooms

FJC Room A

FJC Room A capacity: 28 

FJC Room B

FJC Room B capacity: 40 seated, 60 strolling

Inquire to book an event space or meeting/dining room.

Rental inquiry form

 

Programming Event Spaces

Theatre

Theatre capacity: 1,100
*Not available Friday-Sunday

Lecture Hall

Lecture Hall capacity: 300

Crystal Gallery

Crystal Gallery capacity: 70
*Not available Friday-Sunday

Catering

Catering at the Detroit Institute of Arts is provided by our in-house caterer. Menus are customizable by request. Please submit an inquiry form for catering menus and availability. 

Museum Shop

Events at the DIA has an exciting collaboration with the Museum Shop that offers you the individualized shopping opportunity to purchase custom guest favors, unique apparel, and more. Submit an event inquiry form to learn more.

Professional photography is allowed for free outside the museum, as long as it does not disturb visitor access. Photography inside the museum is only permitted in select spaces for couples celebrating their wedding at the museum. For more information take a look at the Photography and Film Policy.