The DIA is the Best Museum in the World. Here's Why:

I heard a quote today that supposedly comes from the director of the DIA.  It would never hold up in court, and would be classified as "hearsay" but I think it's an important quote-- regardless of who actually said it.

The DIA is the best museum in the world.  It is even better than the Louvre.  It's the best museum in the world because not only do we attract 500,000 visitors every year, but we do it in Detroit.  Getting 500,000 people to venture into downtown Detroit these days is no small feat.  It's easy to get 500,000 people to go to the Louve, The Smithsonian, or The Met-- people are already IN those thriving cities.  People stumble into The Met because they're already vacationing in New York, and need to kill an afternoon.  People come to the DIA because they have chosen to travel to the DIA based on its superior reputation in collections and programming.  And that's why the DIA is the greatest museum in the world.

I have to say... I don't disagree.