Detroit, Michigan, has always been considered a great place for art enthusiasts and the city’s art museums are proof of that. You’ll be able to find great examples of contemporary art, works from Old Masters, ancient sculptures, and much more. If you don’t know where to start your art tour of Detroit, the following art museums are a great choice.
Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit Institute of Arts has one of the most impressive art collections in the United States. In its 100 galleries, the museum houses art that ranges from antiquity to the contemporary period and comes from all parts of the globe. It is particularly famous for its collection of American art, which features works from Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol, James McNeill Whistler, and many other notable American artists.
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
Despite not being a collecting museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit always has something exciting in store for its visitors. Situated in a renovated auto dealership building, the museum hosts touring exhibitions of notable and up-and-coming contemporary artists while also hosting other cultural events.
Cranbrook Art Museum
Cranbrook Art Museum houses modern and contemporary art with a focus on artists from the Detroit area. The museum is notable for bringing together diverse art expressions including paintings, sculptures, crafts, architecture, and design.
