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Big Picture Guided Tour with American Sign Language Interpretation

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Saturday, Jul 12, 2025
1 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Adults Free Talks & Tours
sign language icon American Sign Language (ASL) Available

Experience the highlights of the DIA on a free guided tour with American Sign Language interpretation. Tours meet in the Great Hall at 1 p.m. and last approximately 45–60 minutes.

An ASL setting off from the DIA's Great Hall

Experience the highlights of the DIA on a free guided tour with American Sign Language interpretation. Tours meet in the Great Hall at 1 p.m. and last approximately 45–60 minutes.

Big Picture Guided Tour with American Sign Language Interpretation

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Saturday, Apr 5, 2025
1 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Adults Free Talks & Tours
sign language icon American Sign Language (ASL) Available

Experience the highlights of the DIA on a free guided tour with American Sign Language interpretation. Tours meet in the Great Hall at 1 p.m. and last approximately 45–60 minutes.

Man pushing woman in wheelchair in Rivera Court

Experience the highlights of the DIA on a free guided tour with American Sign Language interpretation. Tours meet in the Great Hall at 1 p.m. and last approximately 45–60 minutes.

Drop-In Workshop: Container Rattles

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Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Thursday, Mar 27, 2025
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Friday, Mar 28, 2025
11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Small containers, eggs, and boxes transform into fantastic percussion instruments with the addition of dried beans, rice, stickers, and decorative papers. Join us for this special spring break workshop!

Examples of container rattles made in the DIA's Artmaking Studio

Small containers, eggs, and boxes transform into fantastic percussion instruments with the addition of dried beans, rice, stickers, and decorative papers. Join us for this special spring break workshop!

Drawing in the Galleries: Native American Galleries

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Friday, May 23, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, May 25, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Location:

In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Free Artmaking

Create a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. Suitable for ages 6 and up (children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Young girl and father looking at Native American art

Create a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. Suitable for ages 6 and up (children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Drop-in Workshop: Artist Trading Cards

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Friday, Apr 4, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Apr 5, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Apr 6, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Artist trading cards are miniature works of art created on 2½ x 3½ inch card stock. In this activity, design your own card using various materials and trade it with friends, showcasing your creativity in a fun and personal way!

Examples of artist trading cards made in the DIA's artmaking studio

Artist trading cards are miniature works of art created on 2½ x 3½ inch card stock. In this activity, design your own card using various materials and trade it with friends, showcasing your creativity in a fun and personal way!

Member Movie Night

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Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025
5:45 p.m.

Dinner SOLD OUT
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Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025
7 p.m.

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Dinner and Movie SOLD OUT
Movie only Free with registration

+$1.50 online convenience fee

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Detroit Film Theatre

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Films

Join us for Member Movie Night! Enjoy a family dinner followed by a cozy screening of Babe, the heartwarming tale of a little pig with big dreams. Bring your loved ones and settle in for this beloved classic in the Detroit Film Theatre, exclusively for our members. It’s the perfect evening of fun, food, and film!

Schedule

  • 5:45 p.m. Dinner in Café DIA SOLD OUT
  • 7 p.m. Film Screening

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Starters:

  • Pigs in a Blanket
  • Farm Fresh Veggies

Choice of Main:

  • Cheeseburger
  • Chicken Tender
  • Mac & Cheese

Choice of Side:

  • Garden Salad
  • French Fries

Choice of drink:

  • Fountain pop
  • Milk

Cupcakes for dessert

A pig and a back and white dog

Join us for Member Movie Night! Enjoy a family dinner followed by a cozy screening of Babe, the heartwarming tale of a little pig with big dreams. Bring your loved ones and settle in for this beloved classic in the Detroit Film Theatre, exclusively for our members. It’s the perfect evening of fun, food, and film!

Schedule

  • 5:45 p.m. Dinner in Café DIA SOLD OUT
  • 7 p.m. Film Screening

Menu

Starters:

  • Pigs in a Blanket
  • Farm Fresh Veggies

Choice of Main:

  • Cheeseburger
  • Chicken Tender
  • Mac & Cheese

Choice of Side:

  • Garden Salad
  • French Fries

Choice of drink:

  • Fountain pop
  • Milk

Cupcakes for dessert

Drop-in Workshop: Tongue Depressor Puppets

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Friday, Mar 21, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Mar 22, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Mar 23, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Families Free Artmaking

Use fabric, yarn, and felt to transform a tongue depressor into a character that's ready for its own puppet show! Get creative as you design and bring your puppet to life, adding personality and charm with each material.

Examples of tongue depressor puppets made in the DIA Art-Making Studio

Use fabric, yarn, and felt to transform a tongue depressor into a character that's ready for its own puppet show! Get creative as you design and bring your puppet to life, adding personality and charm with each material.

Drawing in the Galleries: European: Medieval & Renaissance

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Friday, Mar 21, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Mar 23, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Location:

Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Create a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. Suitable for ages 6 and up (children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Drawing in the gallery

Create a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. Suitable for ages 6 and up (children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Drop-in Workshop: Mobiles

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Friday, Mar 14, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Mar 15, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Mar 16, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Location:

Art-Making Studio

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Create a simple mobile with yarn, lightweight colorful board, and markers. The parts will gently move with air currents, creating graceful motion. Explore the art of mobiles while designing your own unique piece!

Examples of mobiles made in the DIA's Art-making studio

Create a simple mobile with yarn, lightweight colorful board, and markers. The parts will gently move with air currents, creating graceful motion. Explore the art of mobiles while designing your own unique piece!

Drawing in the Galleries: American Galleries

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Friday, Mar 14, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Mar 16, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Free with general admission

*General museum admission is FREE for residents of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

Location:

In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Free Artmaking

Create a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection. No experience is required, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 and up (children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited.

A patron drawing after a portrait of a woman in the American galleries.

Create a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection. No experience is required, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 and up (children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult). Capacity is limited.

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