Unlike cities such as Memphis, Nashville and New Orleans, Detroit is devoid of the bars, clubs and homes of its musical heroes. The golden age of Motown was very much confined to a time and a place, and, disappointingly, only at the Motown Museum , 2648 W Grand Blvd (Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun & Mon noon-5pm; $6), can Tamla fans now pay homage to the world's most celebrated record label. The museum, run independently as a not-for-profit organization, is housed in the small white-and-blue-clapboard house that served as Motown's recording studio from 1959 to 1972. On the ground floor, Studio A remains just as it was left: battered instruments stand piled up against the nicotine-stained acoustic wall-tiles, and a well-scuffed Steinway piano all but fills the room. Upstairs are the former living quarters of label founder Berry Gordy, while in the adjoining house (once Motown's publishing office), record sleeves, gold and platinum discs and other memorabilia are displayed. The enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff will quite happily give one person the full tour. The museum was restored and expanded in 1995. Each October, Motown legends contribute to its upkeep by performing at the annual 2648 Grand fundraiser.

Motown Museum

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