(January 9, 2026) As the dramatic renovation and expansion of the world-famous Motown Museum continues toward its Spring 2027 unveiling, the Museum announced that public tours will be paused for construction beginning January 20.
The ambitious $75 million project has been a feel good story for music fans around the world, as the little Hitsville U.S.A. house on Grand Boulevard is transformed into an awe-inspiring 50,000 square foot museum that will include interactive exhibits, retail and meeting areas, recording studios and much more.
As Robin Terry, the Chairwoman of the Motown Museum said, “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.”
According to the Detroit Free Press, the Museum will continue its artistic programs and summer camps during construction, and will also stage exhibits at the recently opened Esther Gordy Edwards Centre for Excellence down the street from the Museum.
We simply can’t wait for this great addition to the soul music world, even if it means we have to pause on the legendary guided tours for the next several months.
By Chris Rizik
