I live in Washington DC so have a ton of museums on my doorstep. I've also visited most of the major art museums in Europe, including all of the "biggies." I've also visited all of the art museums in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. That said, I was shocked at the quality and comprehensiveness of the DIA. It is now in... more

This huge art museum is a connoisseur's delight.It is quite comprehensive.There are many fine paintings,especially by leading Italian,Dutch,Flemish,French,German,and American masters.Famous artists such as;Sassetta,Fra Angelico,Botticelli,Caravaggio,Pieter Breughel the Elder,Rubens,Rembrandt,Pannini,Courbet,Renoir,Van Gogh,Gauguin,Whistler,Schmidt-Rottluff,and Diego Rivera are especially well-represented.Personal favorites were:Jacopo di Montagna's"Saints Daniel of Padua and Louis of Toulouse",Neri di Bicci's"Tobias and Angels",Pieter Breughel the Elder's"Wedding Dance",Pannini's"Roman Colisseum",Emanuel de Witte's"Church Interior",Monet's"Gladioli",Matisse's"Coffee",Kokoshka's"Elbe Near Dresden"and Diego Rivera's... more

I can't say enough about this museum. We wandered around for the entire day and could have stayed much longer had we not had to get to a hockey game. We were lucky enough to catch the Monet- Dali traveling exhibit which was great but this museum's permanent collection is just wonderful. Wide ranging on periods covered, great interactive exhibits... more

AMAZING! I can't begin to describe the artifacts that are in the DIA. Room after Room holds treasures and art work worthy of any museum in Europe, The staff are very friendly and free tours twice a day. And the Dia Cafe was fantastic. I highly recommend the DIA. Whether your a tourist or a local. more

Wow!! Is all I can really say about this place, it had major renovations and expansion done on the gallery last year. It has a wide variety of art from as far back as 500 BC to present collections. It's just beautiful inside now and a must see. Oh and don't forget to visit the CafeDIA it has such yummy... more