Detroit Museums
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Museums in Detroit, MI, Michigan.
Founded in 1985 by Esther Gordy Edwards, the Motown Historical Museum chronicles the rise of Motown Records. Founder of the Motown Record company and producer on many of the hits of the 60s, Berry Gordy helped to open doors formerly closed to African-American musicians. The museum features Berry Gordy's apartment, the studio where many of the hits were recorded and a plethora of artifacts spanning the last forty years.
Over 60,000 pieces of artwork are located in this museum. The museum is the sixth largest museum in the United States. Artwork includes paintings, sculptures, graphics, decorative arts and more. Through out the year there are many events and exhibitions that take place.
Established in 1985, this museum showcases a collection of African beads, textiles and sculptures spanning over 300 years. The museum is open daily.
Established in 1995, this museum is dedicated to the education and preservation of gospel music. Inductees include Bill White, Andrae Crouch, Fred Hammond, Inez Andews and more.
This is the world's third largest African American historical and cultural museum. The purpose of the museum is to preserve African and African American history and culture. There are many exhibits, theaters and classrooms in the museum. The museum store has many great gift ideas.
