Because we believe that art is a gift meant for all, general admission to the DMA is FREE. You can reserve your general admission and special exhibition tickets online in advance or on-site at the Guest Services Desk.
Public Tickets
Visitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance. Please note that special exhibition tickets must be purchased after your free general admission ticket has been reserved. Tickets are required for every person, regardless of age.
Member Tickets
DMA Members can reserve free tickets online—all exhibitions are free for DMA Members. Please note that both a general admission and special exhibition reservation with a timed ticket are required for every person, regardless of age.
Accessibility
The Museum is equipped for visitors of all ages and abilities. Need some tips for a great visit? See our Plan Your Visit page for what to expect or explore our Access Programs.
Hours
Monday–Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday–Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
To make the DMA a safe and enjoyable place for our visitors, volunteers, and staff, please note the following guidelines.
General
- Visitors must have a general admission ticket for entry.
- Face coverings are no longer required indoors for fully vaccinated visitors and staff; however, face coverings are recommended to maximize protection per CDC guidance.
- Tape on the floor near a work of art indicates how far away you should stand from the object. A good general rule is to stand at least three feet away from a work of art.
- Please do not touch any work of art or Plexiglas casing, including outdoor sculptures.
- School groups with 10 or more students are required to make a reservation and submit payment at least two weeks in advance; groups without a reservation may be turned away. All school, homeschool, and community class groups must book through the School Group Visit Program and may not use general admission tickets to visit.
Food, Drink, and Tobacco
- No outside food and drink are allowed in the DMA galleries or in the DMA Cafe.
- No outside alcohol and glass containers are allowed on Eagle Family Plaza or in the Museum's outdoor gallery spaces.
- No smoking or vaping is allowed anywhere in the DMA, including outdoor Museum spaces, the DMA parking garage, and in front of the entrances.
- Picnics are allowed on the lawn of Eagle Family Plaza, in the Sculpture Garden, and in Fleischner Courtyard.
Photography and Filming
Guest Photography
We encourage guests to capture memories of their visit to the DMA with non-flash, personal-use photography and filming. No equipment larger than a handheld, single-lens camera and no tripods, selfie sticks, or monopods are allowed.
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Portrait Shoots
For the safety of the artworks on view and to preserve the experience of our guests, we are not able to accommodate portrait or posed photoshoots.
This includes, but is not limited to, engagement and wedding photos (without a private event venue reservation* and contract), senior and graduation photos, family portraits, fashion photoshoots, and any staged photoshoots with a model.
Photography and filming that involves a costume, formal wear, outfit changes, extended posing time, or use of anything larger than a handheld, single-lens camera is considered a portrait shoot and is not permitted.
For more information on Private Event Reservations, please click here.
Commercial Shoots
Commercial photography and/or filming requests may be permitted at the discretion of the DMA. Photography and/or filming must take place on a Monday when the Museum is closed to the public and is available in limited areas of the Museum and its grounds. A certificate of insurance meeting the minimum limits of liability as stipulated in the Photography Agreement is required in advance of the shoot. A location fee will be assessed based on the total time needed for the shoot (including set-up and tear-down), staffing, and security requirements. Photography and/or filming at the DMA must be requested at least four weeks in advance of the shoot day.
Please submit your request by emailing mediarelations@dma.org with the following information:
- Contact name
- Contact organization
- Contact email
- Date of shoot
- Time of shoot
- Number of hours needed
- Number of crew/personnel
- List of equipment
- Logistical support checklist; for example, green room for talent, room for equipment, room for crew, etc.
- End use for final product
- Distribution channels for final product
Social Media and Influencer Content
Please contact marketing@dma.org for more information.
Don’t forget to tag us and use #DMAJourney for a chance to be featured on the DMA’s social media!
Media
Please contact mediarelations@dma.org or visit our press room for more information.
Art Supplies
Sketchbooks and pencils are permitted, but no other art supplies are allowed.
Other
Leashed pets are permitted on Ross Avenue Plaza and Eagle Family Plaza.
The use of recreational equipment, including soccer balls, footballs, Frisbees, bicycles, skateboards, and rollerblades, is not allowed on Eagle Family Plaza or in the Museum's outdoor gallery spaces.
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As a public museum, we reserve the right to use photography of any individual in our education or promotional materials displayed in print or on the internet.
