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Motown Museum Releases Animated Fly-Through of 50,000‑Square‑Foot Expansion

Museum leaders say the preview demonstrates tangible donor progress as fundraising nears its goal and construction advances toward a summer 2027 opening.

Overview

  • The Motown Museum published its first animated interior fly-through on Tuesday to reveal the planned nearly 50,000‑square‑foot Motown Experience expansion.
  • The expansion will include interactive exhibits, a cafe, retail space and the Ford Motor Company Theatre to broaden visitor programming and engagement.
  • The project is a $75 million capital campaign and the museum reports about $72 million raised so far, leaving a small fundraising gap while work continues.
  • Construction is underway with the expanded campus scheduled to open in summer 2027 and the video intended to show donors concrete progress toward completion.
  • The expansion was first announced in 2016 and museum leaders emphasize the project aims to preserve Motown’s cultural legacy and expand access for future generations.