The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is one of the largest and most significant art museums in the United States, anchored by Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry Murals. Permanent collection plus rotating major exhibitions.
Major art museum
Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry Murals
100+ galleries · multiple millennia · global scope
Midtown Detroit · Cultural Center
Mondays & Tuesdays (typical — verify on dia.org)
Annual memberships available
The DIA's centerpiece is the Detroit Industry murals by Diego Rivera — some of the most important works of public art in the United States.
Beyond the permanent collection, the DIA hosts rotating major exhibitions throughout the year. Check dia.org for what's currently showing.
The DIA is in the Cultural Center alongside other Detroit museums and venues — an easy multi-stop day trip from Royal Oak.
Address: 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
Official site: www.dia.org
For schedules, ticket links, hours, accessibility, and the latest event calendar — always go to the official site. We update this page as info changes but the official source is always current.
Hotel Royal Oak is a relaxed base for a museum day at the DIA — head down for the morning, back to a quiet room or the Vibe Patio for a slow afternoon.
Stack a few stops while you're in town — everything's in metro Detroit.
Hotel Royal Oak is the boutique base for metro Detroit. Free parking. Phone-key check-in. Walkable Royal Oak.