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Added by Jopie, at 02 April 2017
Opening Hours
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
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13 Reviews
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10 December 2017
Awe inspiring, amazing bits of history! Our tour guide was great and you can tell that she truly believes in the importance of motown and its role in history. It was mind blowing to see the amazing amount of time, work, love, sweat, tears and faith went into the whole movement.
It is truly a must see if you are near Detroit.response / report this review -
03 December 2017
Very atmospheric and surprisingly emotional experience. The tour guide we had was fantastic and the finale in studio A was memorable. Absolutely incredible to think of the great music that came out of what was essentially a garage done up by Berry Gordy‘s father. A must stop tour for anyone who’s ever turned on the radio and listened to music.
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25 November 2017
I love this place! This is my favorite Detroit area Historical attraction!! The meticulous attention to details in every room and part of the museum was very impressive!! Our tour guide was so enthusiastic and full of energy and she really loved her job and it showed!! I went with my mom dad and sister and they had a very enjoyable experience!! Great Staff!! Great attention to details and great overall experience!!
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24 September 2017
Ask anyone who grew up in Detroit have you been to the Motown Museum and you will get the answer: No. Same with me, 30 years in Detroit and never went. But here's the deal: GO. It's the best one hour $10 you ever spent. A lot of fun and interesting facts you never thought of. And even if you know all the facts and details it's so cool to just be in the actual spot where it all happened.
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09 September 2017
Love this place! My surprise visit was super inspiring, as I'm an entrepreneur as well. It was fascinating to see how the influence of the founder's parents and family helped him develop into such a smart businessman. The tour was fun and our tour guide was enthusiastic and friendly. She also really knew her stuff.
I highly recommend this tour! Lots of standing but there's an elevator to avoid most of the stairs.response / report this review -
03 September 2017
The history behind Motown records is an amazing story of resilience and family values. Berry Gordy started with an $800 loan from his family Bank, to create Tamara records which then turned into Motown Records. He had to pay the loan back within a year at 6% interest. Something that should be done to this very day. Studio way was spell bounding to know that all the artist who made Motown great actually recorded there. Nothing short of amazing and well worth the trip and the little amount of money it cost to get a amazing guided tour our tour guide Jordan was the best.
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14 August 2017
The tour was great. It provided a look back at the history of Berry's Gordy's family, Motown, and of the Motown artists that we know and love. Our guide, Jordan was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I would recommend purchasing tickets online prior to showing up at the museum as tours are provided on a first come first served basis for a limited number of people. Please note that photos inside the museum are also not allowed.
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04 August 2017
Nice one hour guided tour. A great look back at how and where Motown was started and the individuals involved. Love the history of the Gordy family. Enjoyed the tour of the living quarters and Studio A. Tour Guide Jordan kept us entertained and made it interactive.
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05 June 2017
To stand in the studio where so many iconic artists recorded their early hits is a moving experience. A small museum telling a big story. Great guide told the Berry Gordy & Motown story with passion and energy.
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18 May 2017
This place is something you HAVE to do if you visit Detroit. Save yourself the trouble and order your tickets online. Try to go early so you can easily find a space to park. There's no parking lot. You have to park on the street. The gift shop is expensive. I wanted to buy something but I'm such a cheapskate and I couldn't even justify the cost of the refrigerator magnet. I adored our tour guide she was friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Being in the same place where the Temptations and Martha and the Vandellas stood and sang was EVERYTHING! I learned a lot and I got excited about being in Motor City. I've always thought it should be a public policy that every public building in Detroit should pipe in Motown music exclusively! There's so many hits. The tour is totally worth the ticket price and I plan to go again with my sisters (my background singers) so we can perform !
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13 May 2017
What a gem.
I was very, very impressed.
I was as giddy as a kid by the end of the tour. It was such a positive uplifting experience. Gave me great pride being a Detroiter.response / report this review -
11 May 2017
Cool to stand where greatness was created. You will not see much memorabilia, wax statues, or cgi replicas of the dozens of artists that recorded on Motown. You will, however, stand in the real studio where classics from the tops, temptations, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Martha and the Vandellas and so many more created the soundtrack for our lives. The tour guide is entertaining and informative, the short video provides some context for the whole experience. The walk through Barry Gordy's upstairs apartment is a travel through time. You'll need about an hour for the guided tour. Young kids are free (yet not much for them to see/do).
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09 April 2017
Great place. Get your tickets online. They seem sell out on the tours. If you don't have a ticket you can only view the gift shop. If you have a group (tour group) that needs tickets, they will allow you to purchase your tickets over the phone. I hope this helps. May the Peace of Christ be you always.
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