Things to do: Motown Museum

Motown music has influenced the American music culture for decades and Detroit City is where it all began. I haven’t been to the home of Motown, but I have toured the Graceland Mansion (twice) and Suncoast Records Museum in Memphis. I imagine that the Motown Museum is the Northern version of these kinds of landmarks. Music buff or not, it is always interesting to see how many things have changed from the beginning of rock and roll. Just 30 years ago, recording an album and getting it played on the radio was a completely different process than it is today. That is largely in part to companies such as Motown Records. Artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, the Jackson 5 and many many others all got their start with Motown Records and will all be a part of the soundtrack at our upcoming Wedding Reception.

The museum features guided tours – “Visitors are encouraged to experience the Museum with one of our historical presenters. Tours are given at regular intervals during the Museum’s hours of operations.”

Hours of operation are: Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Tickets: Adults: $10.00 per person, Seniors and Children 12 & under: $8.00 per person

For more information, visit their website: http://www.motownmuseum.com/