Art & Museums

The Detroit Institute of Arts, the fifth-largest fine arts museum in the country, offers over 100 galleries with art from ancient to modern times. Among the DIA's renowned works are French Impressionist, German Expressionist, American and Flemish paintings, Italian, African, Asian, Native American, Egyptian and 20th-century art, and Diego Rivera's finest fresco, Detroit Industry, in the museum's central courtyard. Open the first Friday of every month until 9pm. Docent tours Wed.-Sat. 1pm; Sun. 1pm & 2:30pm. Museum hours Wed. - Fri. 11am -4pm; Sat. & Sun. 11am - 5pm. Closed Mon. - Tue., some holidays.

Henry Ford Estate Tour the family home of automotive pioneer Henry Ford and his wife, Clara, in Dearborn. Explore the fascinating riverside Powerhouse, including Mr. Ford's personal garage and cars. See giant generators placed by Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, which still generate electricity today. Travel the underground tunnel to the 56 room stone mansion built in 1915, appointed with elaborate carved woodwork and many personal artifacts. Enjoy a guided tour and acres of Jens Jensen landscaped grounds and waterscapes. Unique gifts available in the Estate Shop. Banquet and conference facilities. Lunch served daily in the Pool Restaurant. MC, V. Tours: Sun. 1-4:30p.m. Every half hour year-round Mon.-Fri. 1:30 p.m. during Jan.-March; Mon.-Sat. 10a.m.- 11a.m., 1p.m., 2p.m. and 3p.m. during April-Dec.

Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village America's largest indoor/outdoor museum celebrates the spirit of invention. The 12 acre Henry Ford Museum features world-renowned treasures such as the limousine in which President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, Edgar Allan Poe's writing desk, and George Washington's camp bed. Visitors to Greenfield Village can tour the historic homes and workplaces of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, George Washington Carver and the Wright Brothers. Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides in the summer and sleigh rides in the winter (weather permitting). New Imax Theatre open daily