Detroit Institute of Arts
About
Detroit's World-Class Art Museum with Free Family Programming
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) on Woodward Ave is one of the largest art museums in the US, with free drop-in family art-making workshops every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the DIA Artmaking Studio.
Kids & Family Programs
Free workshops and family activities running year-round. Programs include:
- Drop-In Art-Making Workshops (Fri/Sat/Sun 12-4pm, ages 3-10)
- Detroit Institute of Awesome summer programming
- Family Sundays
- Field trips and school programs
- Teacher resources
What's Included
- Free drop-in workshops with no registration needed
- Free general admission for Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne County residents
- Artmaking Studio with hands-on projects
Experience
One of Detroit's best free family activities - drop-in format means no planning required. Saturday and Sunday workshops are the core kids offering; summer programming adds themed weekly activities for ages 3-10.