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Motown Historical Museum

2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208
313-875-2264
Ranked #3 of 59 attractions in Detroit
4.5 of 5 stars 108 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums, Historic Sites
Fee: Yes
Traveler Description: The Motown Historical Museum at 2648 W. Grand Boulevard Detroit, Michigan 48208 was once the headquarters of Motown Records and Tamla Records during... more »
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2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

About a hour long tour with enthusiastic guide made for fun start of the day. I thoroughly enjoyd it even though I am by no means an expert on motown music. More

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Wellington, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Must take the guided tour to really enjoy the visit. More

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DFW Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

When you pull up, you think there's not a lot to do there...you can't judge this book by the cover. The tour is fantastic and entertaining. Our guid told stories about the music, the artists, and Berry Gordy Jr. He also sang parts of songs im promptu. He got the tour to sing, clap, snap--and laugh. Hitsville is a great... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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After a lifetime of loving motown, we finally fulfilled our dreams and took a trip to Detroit. Our experience was all we expected and more. While we were there we headed to the Motown Historical Museum which we thought was a great experience and a must for any motown fan. The guide was very helpful and impressed us with his... More

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Decatur, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW
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I liked the behind the scene stories of the motown stars. The tour was good and the staff was great. However, the must do something about the long wait. They should let you know ahead of time that you will have to stand for over an hour More

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New York City, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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The tour guides were great..enthusiastic and made the tour fun. However, I expected to see more "historical" objects or videos. I mean, I loved and still do love Motown music, just expected more. More

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Ypsilanti, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
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If you ever sang or danced to the sound of the Temptations, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight and the Pips, the Jackson Five, Smokey Robinson or any of dozens of other Motown recording stars, then this is for you! The real name of the place is "Hitsville USA" as you'll see in big letters... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
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Hitsville USA is a must in Detroit. If you're a fan of the music, seeing the place were so many hits were recorded is really a thrill. Nice little souvenir shop--I got the T-shirt! More

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Harrison Township, MI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
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I love the Motown sound! But, ask me if I want to go to a museum, I think boring! But, this museum is well worth seeing. They guide small groups through and our guide (wish I remembered his name) was fabulous. He made the tour fun, he was very animated and before it was all over he taught you to... More

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michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012
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I grew up in the metro-Detroit area and cannot believe that I have not visited this wonderful, historic place. I am in awe of the wonderful talent that came out of this tiny place - WOW! I read a recent review complaining about the parking, etc. It is a small museum that is in an original location. Thus, parking is... More

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