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The Henry Ford MuseumvsMotown Museum
Both The Henry Ford and Motown Museum are rated highly by writers. Overall, Motown Museum scores significantly higher than The Henry Ford. Motown Museum comes in at #2 in Detroit with praise from 8 reviews like Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
The Henry Ford Museum
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, MI 48124-4088
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Frommer's "The Henry Ford Museum, a 12-acre repository of Americana, holds something of interest for everyone." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The region’s premier museum, the Henry Ford is a breathtaking repository for the history of innovation." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Built for automobile magnate Henry Ford and his wife, Clara, in 1915, the house is decorated with roseleaf mahogany panelling, silver chandeliers and hand-carved woodwork. " Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The museum's most popular exhibition, "Driving America", tells the story of the car's evolution and the ways in which it changed society." Full review
Motown Museum Frommer's Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
U.S. News & World Report
2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208
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Frommer's "See the original control room and studio (with linoleum worn through by tapping feet) where the Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, the Jackson 5, and many others made gold records." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Stand in the studio where countless hits for the famous Motown label were recorded." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Rather than focusing on just one musician or band, this musician pays loving tribute to Berry Gordy and Motown Records." Full review
Lonely Planet "In this row of modest houses Berry Gordy launched Motown Records – and the careers of Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Today the house contains a gallery charting Motown's success, and the tiny recording studio where dozens of hits were made." Full review
Afar Magazine "Music plays a significant role in the history of the city and the museum does an excellent job of preserving and sharing that history in a compelling, fun way." Full review
Afar Magazine "Fans of Motown can see the studio where famous artists recorded some of their albums, check out memorabilia, and listen to some classics at the Motown Historical Museum." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Berry Gordy Jr.'s old home, the original headquarters of Motown Record Corporation. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "Berry Gordy Jr.'s old home was the original headquarters of Motown Record Corporation. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"An entire genre – or at least sound – was born in the space of this small Detroit home. " Full review
