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Detroit Institute of Arts

5200 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202

Hours: Sun: 10am-5pm, Mon: closed, Tue: closed, Wed: 10am-4pm, Thu: 10am-4pm, Fri: 10am-10pm, Sat: 10am-5pm

Best known perhaps for its spectacular Diego Rivera mural, the Detroit Institute of Arts is a sprawling hall of arts with an excellent showing of works by the 19th century American landscape artists and works of the Italian Renaissance.

From I-75: Warren exit, head west on Warren to Woodward, turn right
Parking: Parking: Cultural Center Garage (Woodward and Farnsworth)

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Upcoming Events

The Big Picture Guided Tour

Tuesdays-Sundays, 1 p.m., Fridays, 6 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 3 p.m.

Free
Drawing in the Galleries

Fridays, 6 p.m., Saturdays, 12 p.m. and Sundays, 12 p.m.

Free
Legacy of Literacy, Inc. Presents Children's Interactive Storytime

Second Sunday of every month, 2 p.m.

Free
Thursdays at the Museum: Highlights of the Permanent Collection

Thursdays, 1 p.m.

Free
Detroit City Chess Club Open Play

Fridays, 4 p.m.

Free

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