Unearth the celebrated legacies that make Detroit a true leader in American ingenuity and creativity.
Immerse yourself in innovative art and design in the birthplace of the modern American auto industry. Relive Detroit’s storied past with special access to private collections and an in-depth look at the city’s historical landmarks. Discover the contributions of American pioneer Henry Ford, and take a private tour of the home of Eliel Saarinen, a celebrated architect with a flair for Art Deco design. Gather around some of the Detroit Institute of Art’s masterpieces for a closer look and in-depth discussion led by museum educator Rika Burnham.
Highlights
- Experience intimate, in-depth art conversations led by museum educator and art historian Rika Burnham. Delve into the stories and techniques behind masterworks that call America’s “Motor City” home.
- Discover Detroit’s world-class art collections at the Detroit Institute of Arts, and view the Detroit Industry Murals, a series of frescoes by Diego Rivera consisting of 27 panels depicting industry at the Ford Motor Company and in Detroit.
- Enjoy a guided tour and a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of the collections at the Cranbrook Art Museum.
- Relish in a private tour of celebrated architect Eliel Saarinen’s iconic home, a masterwork of American Art Deco design, and hear his extraordinary vision for the Cranbrook Campus.
- Relive the rise of Henry Ford and the automobile industry at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant.
- Gain special access to a private collection and contemporary art galleries that lend the city its vivid creative energy.
- Discover Detroit’s iconic landmarks, including iconic buildings by Albert Kahn, the “architect of Detroit,” on an insightful walking tour led by a guide native to Detroit.
- Visit the architectural marvel of the recently reopened Michigan Central Station in Detroit after a six-year restoration project by Ford Motor Company.
