We've had a print of Detroit Industry in our living room since we lived in Ann Arbor, so both kids have grown up with "Diego" in our house. In a show of support for the arts in Detroit and because the kids had been asking, we decided to take a trip to the DIA. Several things of interest. The DIA is incredibly kid friendly, it turns out. They had a ton of support for family groups, including volunteers who specifically planned a custom tour for us based on the interest of the kiddos. Some of the works recommended are here in the pictures - specifically Diego's mural and also the arms and armory exhibit (One of my childhood favorites at the Met). The Brooklyn Bridge has obvious significance, and the elephant sculpture on the way out was just cool.
The other cool thing about the DIA was the iPads available in Rivera Court that extend and explain the themes and stories behind Detroit Industry. They are free to use in the museum, but we couldn't find the software for download back at home. We didn't try them out this time since we had Amity along for the ride and just making it out of the museum in once piece was amazing. To her credit, however, she was actually a really fantastic trooper. As long as we kept moving briskly (so I got to glance but not really stop and read anything), she was happy. Gives me great hope for future museum trips!
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