Motown Museum

Save the date for our annual Founder’s Day Community Celebration honoring Esther Gordy Edwards - May 19 from 12-5pm on Rocket Plaza ⭐ Join us as we honor Motown's timeless legacy with live entertainment, two-for-one Motown Museum tours, food trucks, and plenty of free activities on Rocket Plaza for all ages. You might even cross paths with Motown legends themselves! Founder's Day is free to attend, but plan to purchase your Motown Museum tours through the box office on the day of the event. Don't miss out on this unforgettable day of music, legacy, and community spirit. 💙

Save the date for our annual Founder’s Day Community Celebration honoring Esther Gordy Edwards - May 19 from 12-5pm on Rocket Plaza ⭐ Join us as we honor Motown's timeless legacy with live entertainment, two-for-one Motown Museum tours, food trucks, and plenty of free activities on Rocket Plaza for all ages. You might even cross paths with Motown legends themselves! Founder's Day is free to attend, but plan to purchase your Motown Museum tours through the box office on the day of the event. Don't miss out on this unforgettable day of music, legacy, and community spirit. 💙

Motown Museum is HIRING! Our Archives and Collections Department is seeking a full-time Registrar!   Interested applicants should have the following: - Bachelor’s degree required. - Graduate degree in museum studies, library and information science, or related field preferred. - Two years of experience working with collections in a museum or similar setting. - Demonstrated experience in collection management and preservation best practices and standards. - Experience with condition reporting, environmental monitoring and/or pest management programs preferred. - Experience using collection management systems and related software. - Experience assisting with or coordinating exhibition activities preferred. - Supervisory experience preferred.     If this sounds like the right position for you, or you're interested in other Motown Museum employment opportunities, visit the link below to learn more and apply. https://lnkd.in/gVv_tb_E

Join us Wednesday, January 31 for a Hitsville NEXT Community Townhall! We want to connect with our community as we develop plans for the year ahead. Come prepared to share ideas and gain insight into what we have in the works. Let's collaborate to shape a future for Motown Museum and Hitsville NEXT that not only leaves you inspired, but also provides resources and opportunities to see that inspiration evolve into a successful result. Get more information about the Community Townhall and RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gtGZVvHx

Be part of the Motown magic! Now is your chance to work at the place where the legendary Motown Sound was born. Join us at the Motown Museum Job Fair on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hitsville NEXT located at 2654 W. Grand Blvd. in Detroit. Discover exciting opportunities across various roles, including administration, programming, education, archive and collection management, as well as retail and guest services for the upcoming summer season. This is your chance to meet the Motown Museum team and explore potential roles working in the historical space where legends like Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross recorded numerous songs. All applicants are encouraged to bring a resume and apply our website before attending the job fair. Onsite applications using digital devices will be accepted, and interviews will be conducted at the event. Browse our current list of openings and apply in advance online at https://lnkd.in/gEMCwfhx

Our new exhibit — Claudette Robinson: A Motown Her-Story — will open this Friday, November 10! Claudette’s accomplishments with the Miracles make her not only an important figure for Motown, but for music history. This exhibition celebrates Claudette’s voice as a Miracle, her role as an artist, and her legacy as a Black woman—this is Her-story. Schedule a tour today at motownmuseum.org/visit.