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Detroit Institute of Arts

Detroit Institute of Arts is a art museum in Detroit, Michigan. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Detroit Institute of Arts?

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is an art museum in midtown Detroit, Michigan, United States. It has one of the largest and most significant art collections in the U.S. With over 100 galleries, it covers 658,000 square feet (61,100 m2) with a major renovation and expansion project completed in 2007 that added 58,000 square feet (5,400 m2). The DIA collection is regarded as among the top six museums in the United States with an encyclopedic collection which spans the globe from ancient Egyptian and European works to contemporary art. Its art collection is valued in billions of dollars, up to $8.1 billion USD according to a 2014 appraisal. The DIA campus is located in Detroit's Cultural Center Historic District, about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the downtown area, across from the Detroit Public Library near Wayne State University.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Detroit Institute of Arts
Type
Art Museum
City
Detroit
State
Michigan
Website
http://www.dia.org
IMLS Museum ID
8402600451
Coordinates
42.35861, -83.06536
What kind of museum is Detroit Institute of Arts?

Detroit Institute of Arts is classified as a art museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more art museums →

Where is Detroit Institute of Arts located?

Detroit Institute of Arts is located in Detroit, Michigan at approximately 42.35861, -83.06536. See the map above.

Does Detroit Institute of Arts have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.dia.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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