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Lots of great things going on at our neighbourhood museum!

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Exhibition | Ofrendas 2018: Celebrating Dia de Muertos

In celebration of the day of the dead, the Detroit Institute of Arts, in partnership with Detroit's Mexican Consulate, invite you to explore a community exhibition of ofrenda altars. Learn more >

DIA Plaza | Midtown Cultural Connections Public Workshop

Join the Detroit Institute of Arts and Midtown Detroit, Inc. as they host the three finalist design teams for a public workshop at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History | Community Arts Gallery. Learn more >

Friday Night Live! Detroit Mariachi Traditions

In celebration of the opening weekend of the Ofrenda exhibition, Salvador Torres and El Mariachi Mexico 2000 honor the rich tradition of Mariachi music in Detroit’s past. Learn more >

Lecture | George and Martha Washington's Mount Vernon

Join Susan Schoelwer, senior curator of Mount Vernon, for a behind-the-scenes talk on how she and her staff worked to develop a new comprehensive furnishing plan for Mount Vernon. Learn more >

Every Thursday at 1 p.m., we welcome adults 55+ with special free programming including films, lectures, art-making, and tours followed by a complimentary coffee and cookie reception.

Enjoy free family fun every day at the DIA with art-making, performances, games, tours and activities for kids of all ages.

Join us in your hometown with DIA Away's mobile interactive studio, Behind the Seen lectures, and Inside|Out, high-quality art reproductions.

DIA SHOP

Third annual DIA collection ornament

With much excitement, the DIA Shop unveils the release of this year's limited-edition ornament, an homage to Suzuki Kiitsu's "Reeds and Cranes." This hand-painted bauble is the third in a series of collectible ornaments begun in 2016.

This concept drawing shows how a larger-than-life masterpiece becomes a treasure that fits in the palm of your hand. Shop in-store or online. Learn More >

DFT | The Third Murder

October 12, 13 & 14

The Third Murder is a richly humane portrait of a man who discovers that the truth may be at odds with his long-held faith in the law. Winner of six Japanese Academy Awards, including Best Director. Learn more >

DFT | Coco

October 13 & 14

In Disney/Pixar's vibrant tale of family, fun, and adventure, an aspiring young musician named Miguel embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors. Learn more >

Paa Joe | Artist in Residence

through October 22

The DIA, in collaboration with the Detroit Public Schools Community District, will host internationally renowned Ghanaian fantasy coffin artist Joseph Ashong, known as Paa Joe, for a month-long art residency at the museum. Learn more >

A promotional image of Detroit artists Carole Harris and Allie McGhee.

Exhibition | Repetition, Rhythm, and Vocab

through November 4

This exhibition presents Detroit artists Carole Harris and Allie McGhee together in homage to the harmony of their languages and to the city in which they found their voices. Learn more >

An image of a red and white storefront, attributed to Allen Stross.

Exhibition | Lost & Found

through March 3, 2019

Subjects from everyday life, local architecture and portraits are included in this exhibition that presents found photography drawn from the DIA’s and private collections. Learn more >

Images -- Repetition, Rhythm, and Vocab: Allie McGhee & Carole Harris © Kate Gowman | Lost & Found: “Untitled (Red and White Striped Storefront with Passersby),” around 1970, attributed to Allen Stross, color transparency film. Detroit Institute of Arts