Detroit Film Theatre

5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan 48202 USA

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Opens Fri 6p

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“The Detroit Institute of Arts Auxiliary”

The DIA has been a beacon of culture for the Detroit area for well over a century. Founded in 1885, the museum was originally located on Jefferson Avenue, but, due to its rapidly expanding collection, moved to a larger site on Woodward Avenue in 1927. The new Beaux-Arts building, designed by Paul Cret, was immediately referred to as the "temple of art." Two wings were added in the 1960s and 1970s, and a major renovation and expansion that began in 1999 was completed in 2007.

Reviewed by
Sarah J.

February 12, 2020

The DIA has a theater inside, and it's beautiful and shows non-mainstream films. My dad introduced me to this theater and my first and all subsequent visits have been great. Ticket peices are... Read more

Reviewed by
Carolyn E.

February 10, 2020

What a beautiful and unique theater! I learned this weekend that it is the only one of it's kind in the country. How cool! The design is just gorgeous and the volunteer staff are amazing. Full bar... Read more

Reviewed by
Alexis B.

July 01, 2019

The Detroit Film Theatre is part of the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). It's tucked into a building just to the right of one of the entrances. Admission to the museum and tickets to a film are... Read more

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