The Detroit Institute of Arts, commonly referred to as the DIA, holds one of the most significant fine arts collections in America, considered to be one of the country’s top six art museums.

More than 66,000 works valued at over $8 billion in total are showcased in the museum’s collections, with more than 100 galleries spread out over its 658,000-square-foot display space.

The museum, which is located within the city’s Cultural Center Historic District, highlights works across time from Africa, Asia, indigenous and post-colonial North America, Oceania, and the Middle East.

Its General Motors Center for African American Art also emphasizes works created by contemporary African-American artists.

In addition to its collections, the museum also showcases 1,150 and 380-seat theaters, an art references library, a conservation services laboratory, and two casual service restaurants.

The Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, Phone: 313-833-7900, Map

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