Rentals & Private Events

The DIA's historic auditorium, the Detroit Film Theatre, is unlike anywhere else in Metro Detroit, with state-of-the-art projection, luxurious seats, and original décor from 1927. The DFT is perfect for large meetings and conferences.

• Maximum capacity: 1,100
• Seated: 1,100
• Cost: $6,000

Perfect for private lunches, meetings or presentations, FJC Dining Room A is located on the ground floor near the Middle Eastern galleries. Can be merged with FJC Dining Room B for large events.

• Maximum seated capacity: 28
• Maximum strolling capacity: 28
• Dimensions: 17' x 28'
• Cost: $750 ($1,000 for both A and B dining rooms)

Perfect for larger private dinners, meetings and seminars, FJC Dining Room B is located on the ground floor near the Middle Eastern galleries. FJC Dining Room B can be merged with FJC Dining Room A for large events.

• Maximum seated capacity: 40
• Maximum strolling capacity: 60
• Dimensions: 35' x 37'
• Cost: $750 ($1,000 for both A and B dining rooms)

Located next to the Woodward Ave. entrance and Rivera Court, the Great Hall is stately and grand. Perfect for wedding receptions and large events.

• Maximum seated capacity: 300
• Maximum strolling capacity: 500
• Dimensions: 50' x 95'
• Cost: $6,000

Designed by Detroit-based design firm Patrick Thompson Design, the award-winning Kresge Court is perfect for strolling receptions. A skylight provides guests with atmospheric scenery. With the existing setup.

• Maximum capacity: 175
• Dimensions: 63' x 57'
• Cost: $3,000

Located on the second floor, Kresge Reception is home to Romare Bearden's tiled mosaic Quilting Time and is an open canvas for your ideas.

• Maximum seated capacity: 120
• Maximum strolling capacity: 200
• Cost: $1,500

Located at the center of the DIA, Prentis Court allows for views of all three floors, with an open floor plan that will allow your event planner a wide array of design options for your event. 

• Maximum seated capacity: 160
• Maximum strolling capacity: 175
• Dimensions: 74' x 62'
• Cost: $2,000

Rivera Court is home to Diego Rivera's masterwork, the Detroit Industry Murals, and many of the DIA's signature programs. Rivera Court is the ideal space for private events in Metro Detroit.

• Maximum capacity: 300
• Seated capacity: 160
• Strolling capacity: 250
• Dimensions: 50' x 60'
• Cost: $6,000

Located on the balcony level of the auditorium, the Crystal Gallery is the perfect space for luncheons and small gatherings. Tall sweeping windows, mirrored walls, and hardwood floors create a room with timeless elegance. This space is perfect for intimate functions. (Space is available only when the theatre is not programmed).

• Maximum capacity: 75
• Seated: 70
• Cost: $2,000