The Motown Museum sits on West Grand Boulevard in Detroit, Michigan, at 2648 W Grand Blvd. It is also known as Hitsville U.S.A., the name that has long been attached to the building where the Motown sound was born.
The museum preserves the original recording studio where artists such as The Supremes and Stevie Wonder made their records. For anyone who has loved the music that came out of this city, standing in the room where those songs were recorded is the main reason to visit. The space is kept as a record of the label's working life rather than as a stage set, so the visit feels closer to walking through a studio than through a gallery.
What you will see
The collection brings together artifacts, instruments, and memorabilia from Motown's golden era. Visitors can expect to find objects connected to the artists and the people who worked behind the scenes to shape the sound.
- The original recording studio, preserved as it was when the music was made
- Instruments and artifacts from the label's classic years
- Memorabilia tied to artists including The Supremes and Stevie Wonder
Planning your visit
The museum is in Detroit, so it works well as part of a wider trip to the city and its music history. To check details before you go, call the museum at +1-313-875-2264. The address above will help if you are arranging transport or a route through the city.
