Did you know Edsel Ford personally paid the salaries of this museum's workers to keep its doors open during the Great Depression
He also commissioned artist Diego Rivera to capture the spirit of the American Auto worker in his giant and now world-famous wall frescos entitled Detroit Industry.
The DIA has one of the largest, most significant art collections in the nation. Special events, exhibits and movies change frequently, keeping the museum fresh and interesting whether it's your first visit or your twentieth.