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Motown Museum

Hitsville U.S.A., the little house where Berry Gordy's label recorded the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and the Temptations.

Official Website
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Open
Guided tours most days; check the website
Price
Paid
Time Needed
1.5 hours
Address
2648 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
About 10 minutes by car north of downtown.

Why Go

Gordy bought the house on West Grand Boulevard in 1959 and lived upstairs. In Studio A, still with its original instruments and echo chamber, the 'Motown Sound' was made, with hits from Smokey Robinson to the Jackson 5.

Tips

  • Tours fill up; book a timed ticket ahead.

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