Fly through Detroit's future Motown Museum expansion

Published May 26, 2026 7:55 PM EDT

One of Detroit's iconic gems has been under construction for months, keeping guests away and the Motown Museum temporarily closed.

But awaiting fans of the beloved building did get a sneak peek at what awaits them when renovations are complete.

The Motown Museum is slated to reopen next summer. But on May 26, the museum released a virtual fly-through of what the remodeled structure will look like.

Motown Museum Fly-Through

An animation of the expanded Motown Museum shows the interior of the 50,000-square-foot remodel that's underway.

The video interactive spaces, a state-of-the-art theater, a cafe, and retail spaces. 

The $72 million addition will be fully open to the public in 2027.

The Source: The Motown Museum was cited for this story. 

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