Charter Bus to Detroit Institute of Arts

The DIA's centerpiece is Rivera Court — Diego Rivera's 27-panel 'Detroit Industry' murals wrap a four-sided courtyard, painted 1932–33 as a tribute to the city's workers. Beyond it: Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait' (the first Van Gogh bought by a US museum), Breughel's 'Wedding Dance', a real Egyptian mummy display and one of the country's strongest collections. General admission is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties; tourists pay a modest fee.

5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202 The cultural anchor — Diego Rivera's murals plus a top-5 US collection.

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Plan your visit

Suggested time

2–3 hours

Best time

Weekday mornings

Official website

www.dia.org ↗

Must-see spots

Rivera Court murals
Van Gogh self-portrait
Armor court
Egyptian mummies

Suggested itinerary · Woodward culture row

Know before you go

Rivera Court — four walls of frescoes showing Detroit's assembly lines at their peak.
Van Gogh's Self-Portrait — the first Van Gogh ever acquired by a US museum (1922).
The armor court, Egyptian mummies and Breughel round out a top-5 national collection.

Tips for group trips

Admission ~$18 non-resident adult; group tours of 10+ can book guided or self-guided slots.
Coach drop on the museum's John R St side — dedicated group entrance.
Rivera Court first, then the American and Impressionist wings — 2 hours covers the hits.