Winter Break Fun: Kids' Activities This Week At The DIA

DETROIT, MI — Metro Detroit families can banish winter break boredom throughout the next week at the Detroit Institute of Arts with adventures and games designed for children and families. From Dec. 26 to Jan. 4 (excluding New Year’s Day), the DIA will feature the free event Holiday Break Family Fun! Gallery Adventures and Games.

“The DIA provides one-of-a-kind access to history and cultures your child cannot experience in a book, on TV or online,” said Salvador Salort-Pons, DIA director. “By visiting the DIA, children have a unique opportunity to build connections and learn from a diverse array of people, ideas, civilizations and cultures.”

Gallery teachers will provide free pop-up tours and engagement activities for children and families from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 26 to Jan. 4. The DIA has one of the largest and most significant art collections in the United States and each adventure will focus on a different gallery.

The Holiday Break Family Fun! Gallery Adventures schedule:
· Wednesday, Dec. 26 – American gallery
· Thursday, Dec. 27 – Contemporary gallery
· Friday, Dec. 28 – Dutch gallery
· Saturday, Dec. 29 – French gallery
· Sunday, Dec. 30 – Native American gallery
· New Year’s Day – Closed
· Wednesday, Jan. 2 – American gallery
· Thursday, Jan. 3 – Contemporary gallery
· Friday, Jan. 4 – Dutch gallery

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 26 to Jan. 4, the DIA will offer Holiday Break Family Fun! Gallery Games in Prentis Court near Artie the Donkey. These free kid-tested games feature takeaway games children can play within the museum.

“Interactive educational experiences at the DIA provide building blocks that help solidify learning to help children grow and thrive,” Salort-Pons said. “The Holiday Break Family Fun! Gallery Adventures and Games are perfect for parents and grandparents who want to engage young active minds.”

General museum admission is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. The museum will be open for extended hours from Dec. 26 to Dec. 31:

• Wednesday, Dec. 26: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 27: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 28: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 29: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 30: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Monday, Dec. 31: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Regular hours resume Wednesday, Jan. 2.

Image via DIA.org