DETROIT -- The Detroit Institute of Arts is offering free admission on Mother's Day.

A series of performances and classes are planned Sunday as part of the museum's special exhibition: "Dance: American Art 1830-1960."

Tickets to the special exhibit are normally $10 for Metro Detroit residents and $14 for visitors from outside Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties, but admission will be free Sunday.

The exhibit features over 90 paintings, sculptures, photographs and costumes, and a dancing area for visitors to let loose.



The subject matter includes dances of indigenous North Americans, the history of African American dance and internationally-famous female dancers.

The DIA also plans to offer free admission May 18 in observance of Art Museum Day.

A list of special programs planned Sunday is below. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.