DIA: Jewish Connections Tour NEW DATE ADDED!

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm UTC-04:00

Detroit Institute of Arts | Detroit

Jewish Historical Society of Michigan
Publisher/HostJewish Historical Society of Michigan
DIA: Jewish Connections Tour NEW DATE ADDED!
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Thursday, October 23, 10:00 AM -12:30 PM
JHSM Annual Donor Tickets: $18
General Admission Tickets: $25
Hebrew writing on artworks at the DIA? Nazi-looted art rescued by the Monuments Men at the DIA? Jewish figures in the Detroit Industry murals at the DIA?
This in-person experience, overseen by tour directors Barbara Cohn and Sue Kalisky, highlights works of art at the DIA with Jewish connections. Discover Jewish artists, confiscated paintings, Torah stories, community ties, and more. This is a tour you will remember.
This is an ongoing program: Please check back for additional dates
This tour is designed for ages 14 and up
Parking not included. Parking options include the DIA lot off John R ($7/vehicle) or metered street parking
Tours depart from inside the DIA at the John R entrance; Please arrive 10 minutes early
Groups are currently limited to 8 participants per docent
Plan for a 90-minute walking tour
Tour content is dependent on the DIA's exhibitions and is subject to change
No refunds unless the tour is canceled by JHSM
The DIA is free to tri-county residents (Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb) with ID. See the DIA website for non-resident rates.
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Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202-4008, United States

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