The Motown Museum in Detroit is preparing for a temporary curtain call on its iconic tours. Before closing its doors on January 20 for a major expansion process, the museum is offering a final celebratory week of guided tours starting from January 12 through January 19, according to details provided by WXYZ. Each day of this last week's event will be themed around different Motown legends, including the Marvelettes, Teena Marie, and Stevie Wonder, among others. Fans looking to catch a glimpse of Motown's storied past can expect artist-themed activities, docent-led highlights, and opportunities to win special memorabilia.
The museum, located at 2648 W. Grand Boulevard, has urged visitors to make reservations to experience these bespoke tours. While the guided tours are set to briefly go on hiatus, Motown Museum's presence will continue to be felt. The establishment will still host programs and exhibitions at the neighboring Esther Gordy Edwards Centre for Excellence. During this period, fans can continue to immerse themselves in the Motown legacy, as was noted in a report by SoulTracks.
The impetus for the pause is a grand $75 million expansion project that promises to transform Hitsville U.S.A. into a 50,000 square foot facility. The planned revamp includes interactive exhibits, recording studios, and much more. "Our goal is to bring and expanded Motown Museum to the world, to inspire dreams and serve as an educational resource for global and local communities, while creating an international mecca of music and entertainment history," Robin Terry, the Chairwoman of the Motown Museum, highlighted in a statement obtained by SoulTracks.
Visitors should take heed that this will be their last chance to walk the halls of Hitsville U.S.A. until Spring 2027, when the museum is expected to re-open with the much-anticipated "Motown Experience." In light of the approaching tour pause, tickets have become a hot commodity. Those interested can purchase them either at the Motown Museum Box Office or online, per information from Audacy. Despite the temporary interruption, the museum's mission to share Motown's legacy seems to not only continue but also to expand, drawing in fans from around the globe.
