Please note these changes to operations this weekend in preparation for this year's Gala fundraiser. We understand these closures are an inconvenience and have tried our best to minimize disturbances. We appreciate your patience and understanding. 

The DIA Gala is our biggest annual fundraising event and helps ensure that the museum can continue to provide key programs for the community. 

Closures on Thursday, November 7   

• Rivera Court open until 1 p.m. Visitors will be able to view from the rear balcony
• Great Hall closed. The Big Picture Guided Tour will kick off in the Farnsworth lobby during closures. 

Closures on Friday, November 8  

• Rivera Court: Visitors will be able to view from the rear balcony
• Great Hall: The Big Picture Guided Tour will kick off in the Farnsworth lobby during closures.
• Woodward entrance
• Prentis Court and Information Desk 

Closures on Saturday, November 9 

• Rivera Court: Visitors will be able to view from the rear balcony
• Great Hall: The Big Picture Guided Tour will kick off in the Farnsworth lobby during closures.
• Woodward entrance
• Prentis Court and Information Desk
• Café DIA after 2:30 p.m. 

Other spaces may also become unavailable as setup progresses throughout Saturday.