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Drawing in the Galleries: British & Decorative Arts

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Friday, Oct 24, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Oct 26, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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*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 Free Artmaking

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at works from the collection. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided.

For ages 6 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Capacity is limited.

Galleries

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at works from the collection. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided.

For ages 6 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Capacity is limited.

Drawing in the Galleries: Arts of Africa

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Friday, Oct 17, 2025
6 – 8:30 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 Free Artmaking

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at works from the collection. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided.

For ages 6 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Capacity is limited.

Dad and daughter drawing

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at works from the collection. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided.

For ages 6 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Capacity is limited.

Drawing in the Galleries: American

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Friday, Oct 10, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Oct 12, 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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In the Museum

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Free Artmaking

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

An adult and a young child sit together on separate easel stools

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Drawing in the Galleries: Rivera Court

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Friday, Oct 3, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Oct 5, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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

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Rivera Court

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Families Free Artmaking

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Rivera

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Drawing in the Galleries: Great Hall

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Friday, Sep 26, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, Sep 28, 2025
12 – 4 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

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Great Hall

Create your own pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience necessary, and all supplies are provided. Open to ages 6 through adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited.

Drop-in Workshop: Sugar Skulls

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Friday, Oct 31, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Nov 1, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Nov 2, 2025
12 – 4 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

Learn how sugar skulls are used in Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexican and Mexican American communities, then decorate one of your own.

All materials are provided; capacity is limited.

An example sugar skull made in the DIA's art-making studio

Learn how sugar skulls are used in Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexican and Mexican American communities, then decorate one of your own.

All materials are provided; capacity is limited.

Drop-in Workshop: Sugar Skulls

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Friday, Oct 24, 2025
6 – 8:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Oct 25, 2025
12 – 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Oct 26, 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

Learn how sugar skulls are used in Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexican and Mexican American communities, then decorate one of your own.

All materials are provided; capacity is limited.

An example sugar skull made in the DIA's art-making studio

Learn how sugar skulls are used in Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexican and Mexican American communities, then decorate one of your own.

All materials are provided; capacity is limited.

Ballet Folklorico de Detroit

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Saturday, Oct 11, 2025
2 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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Detroit Film Theatre

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

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Families Free Performances

Travel across the varied and beautiful regions of Mexico with Ballet Folklórico de Detroit—a Detroit-based community group of passionate dancers dedicated to preserving Mexican culture and traditions through dance. With each unique style of dress, music, and footwork, their performances aim to delight audiences and spark appreciation and respect for Mexican heritage. For families of all ages. (60 min.)

This program is free with museum admission. Capacity is limited—seating begins 30 minutes before the performance.

After the performance, don’t miss the 13th installment of Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos, on view from September 27 to November 2, 2025. Free with museum admission.

Ballet Folklorico de Detroit

Travel across the varied and beautiful regions of Mexico with Ballet Folklórico de Detroit—a Detroit-based community group of passionate dancers dedicated to preserving Mexican culture and traditions through dance. With each unique style of dress, music, and footwork, their performances aim to delight audiences and spark appreciation and respect for Mexican heritage. For families of all ages. (60 min.)

This program is free with museum admission. Capacity is limited—seating begins 30 minutes before the performance.

After the performance, don’t miss the 13th installment of Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos, on view from September 27 to November 2, 2025. Free with museum admission.

Friday Night Live! Thomas X

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Friday, Oct 3, 2025
7 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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Rivera Court

5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
United States

Adults Free Performances Friday Night Live

Thomas X, an accomplished Native hip-hop artist from the Red Lake Nation in northern Minnesota, has embarked on a remarkable career journey. Beginning as part of Rez Rap Records, he has grown into a formidable solo artist, captivating audiences with his distinctive style and powerful lyrics.

Beyond music, Thomas X is deeply committed to his community. He serves on the Red Lake School Board and as Executive Director of the Red Lake Boys & Girls Club, underscoring his dedication to the well-being and development of local youth.

Thomas X’s impact extends far beyond the stage. He is a powerful example of how art, education, and community engagement can come together to create meaningful change. Through his music, leadership, and unwavering commitment to young people, Thomas X continues to uplift and inspire both his community and a global audience.

Thomas X

Thomas X, an accomplished Native hip-hop artist from the Red Lake Nation in northern Minnesota, has embarked on a remarkable career journey. Beginning as part of Rez Rap Records, he has grown into a formidable solo artist, captivating audiences with his distinctive style and powerful lyrics.

Beyond music, Thomas X is deeply committed to his community. He serves on the Red Lake School Board and as Executive Director of the Red Lake Boys & Girls Club, underscoring his dedication to the well-being and development of local youth.

Thomas X’s impact extends far beyond the stage. He is a powerful example of how art, education, and community engagement can come together to create meaningful change. Through his music, leadership, and unwavering commitment to young people, Thomas X continues to uplift and inspire both his community and a global audience.

Public Opening Celebration - Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation

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Sunday, Sep 28, 2025
12 – 2 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 Artmaking

Come together to celebrate the public opening day of the new exhibition Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation. This special event will feature an official dedication ceremony for artist Jason Quigno’s sculpture Maawandoonan (Bring Them Together) on the Woodward lawn, along with performances, hands-on activities for all ages, and self-guided tours.

Artmaking in the studio will run from 12 – 2 p.m.

Holly Trevan (Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi), Zibé, 2024. Courtesy of the artist

Come together to celebrate the public opening day of the new exhibition Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation. This special event will feature an official dedication ceremony for artist Jason Quigno’s sculpture Maawandoonan (Bring Them Together) on the Woodward lawn, along with performances, hands-on activities for all ages, and self-guided tours.

Artmaking in the studio will run from 12 – 2 p.m.

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