Until 25 Apr 2027
Guests of Honor: Armor as Fashion
Detroit Institute of Arts · Detroit
April 25, 2025 – April 25, 2027
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Detroit Institute of Arts
Located in Midtown Detroit's Cultural Center Historic District, the Detroit Institute of Arts encompasses more than 100 galleries across 658,000 square feet. The institution is known for its extensive encyclopedic holdings, which range from ancient Egyptian and European art to contemporary works.
Planning your visit
$20 adult admission
USD 20 general admission for non-residents.
Free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties with ID, and for members.
Special exhibitions require a separate ticket.
Special exhibitions are ticketed separately (for example USD 30 general, USD 20 tri-county for Georgia O'Keeffe: Architecture).
Where to stay
Last verified September 5, 2026
On view now
Until 3 Jan 2027
Guests of Honor: Art of Faith from the Jewish Museum, New York
Detroit Institute of Arts · Detroit
December 5, 2025 – January 3, 2027
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Until 25 Oct
Guests of Honor: Frederic Church's Cotopaxi
Detroit Institute of Arts · Detroit
March 27 – October 25, 2026
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Until 3 Jan 2027
Georgia O’Keeffe: Architecture
Detroit Institute of Arts · Detroit
September 11, 2026 – January 3, 2027
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Upcoming
Opens 26 Sept
14th Annual Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos
Detroit Institute of Arts · Detroit
September 26 – November 1, 2026
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Opens 16 Dec
The Power of Portraits
Detroit Institute of Arts · Detroit
December 16, 2026 – June 6, 2027
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Opens 24 Jan 2027
Velázquez & Olivares: Early Years at Court
Detroit Institute of Arts · Detroit
January 24 – July 25, 2027
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Opens 21 Mar 2027
Caravaggio's Models: Friends, Lovers, Rivals
Detroit Institute of Arts · Detroit
March 21 – July 18, 2027
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Before you go
Visiting Detroit Institute of Arts — common questions
What exhibitions are on at Detroit Institute of Arts right now?
4 special exhibitions are on at Detroit Institute of Arts right now: Guests of Honor: Frederic Church's Cotopaxi (until October 25, 2026), Guests of Honor: Art of Faith from the Jewish Museum, New York (until January 3, 2027), Georgia O’Keeffe: Architecture (until January 3, 2027) and Guests of Honor: Armor as Fashion (until April 25, 2027). 4 further shows are already announced, starting with 14th Annual Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos on September 26, 2026.
How much is admission to Detroit Institute of Arts?
Adult admission to Detroit Institute of Arts is $20. USD 20 general admission for non-residents.
Is Detroit Institute of Arts free?
Detroit Institute of Arts charges general admission, but there are free options. Free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties with ID, and for members.
Are special exhibitions included in Detroit Institute of Arts admission?
Special exhibitions require a separate ticket. Special exhibitions are ticketed separately (for example USD 30 general, USD 20 tri-county for Georgia O'Keeffe: Architecture).
What time does Detroit Institute of Arts open?
Detroit Institute of Arts is open Tuesday to Thursday 09:00–16:00, Friday 09:00–21:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00–17:00. Closed Monday. Exhibition times may vary from museum hours; closed New Year's Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.