Today, we celebrate the birthday of Motown Museum's founder, Esther Gordy Edwards! Thanks to her dedication, millions have walked through our doors and experienced firsthand the birthplace of the Motown sound. 💙

#OnThisDay in 1964, Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells released the album 'Together' 💙

#HappyBirthday to the legendary Marvin Gaye!

His impact on music spans genres and generations. Which Marvin Gaye song resonates with you most?

On first glance, how many of these artists can you name? For an added challenge, try to recall if they were assigned to a specific label within Motown.

Take a closer look beneath the headshots to confirm your answers. Let us know how you did!

Proud to be from the 313! It's been 65 years since Motown's journey began on West Grand Boulevard in 'the little house that rocked the world!'

Here we've stood and here we'll remain. 💙

#313Day #Motown #Detroit

Happy #InternationalWomensDay ! ✨
Today, and every day, we celebrate the powerful women who shaped the music industry and paved the way for future generations. Stay tuned this #WomensHistoryMonth , as we spotlight our current exhibit - Claudette Robinson: A Motown Her-Story.

#HappyBirthday to Teena Marie, the iconic voice behind hits like 'Square Biz' and 'Lovergirl' 💫

Happy Leap Day from Motown Museum! ⭐

#leapday #motownmuseum #jacksonfive

Bonus Tracks is back! This collaborative program with Universal Music Group is a chance for Metro-Detroit teens to explore career pathways in the music industry and qualify to be selected for a $25k college scholarship.

Learn more & apply now at motownmuseum.org/program/bonus-…

#OnThisDay in 1972, Michael Jackson released his debut solo album, 'Got To Be There' 🎵

#motown #michaeljackson #rockinrobin

The pioneering girl groups of Motown ✨

Their voices, style, and sisterhood shaped an era and left a permanent mark on the industry. Which woman of Motown inspires you?

#girlgroups #motown #supremes #marvelettes #velvelettes #marthareeves

It’s official!

My new exhibit at The Motown Museum is open!

Exhibit curated by: Tamla Robinson, Kemuel Benyehudah, & Claudette Robinson - The First Lady of Motown📷

#FirstLadyofMotown Classic Motown Motown Records #TheMiracles #Motown

Had the pleasure of visiting the Motown Museum in Detroit this week, and taping a segment with the indomitable Martha Reeves (as in Martha Reeves and the Vandellas!). Oh, the stories she tells about the early days of Motown! The music is still unmatched!

So excited about the new exhibit opening at the Motown Museum on Friday! Who's coming?

From their website: 'This exhibit celebrates Claudette's voice as a Miracle, her role as an artist, and her legacy as a black woman.'

Get your tickets at the link

#FirstLadyofMotown @Motown

Welcome to Smokey's Soul Town! Legendary singer, songwriter, producer Smokey Robinson curates and hosts this exclusive channel playing classic soul, R&B, and Motown from the '60s & '70s! Learn more: siriusxm.us/SmokeysSoulTow…

#HappyBirthday to the 'Maven of Style' herself, Maxine Powell!

#HappyBirthday to The Marvelettes' founder and lead singer, Gladys Horton!

Join us for a special in-store event on June 3rd to hear Motown Records songwriter and Vietnam veteran Melvin Moy relive his experience serving the country through more than music. His new book, Motown & Vietnam, will be available for purchase in the Museum Store. #motownbythebook

#OnThisDay in 1966, The Isley Brothers released their fourth studio album, 'This Old Heart of Mine.'

#OnThisDay in 1980, Black Russian released their debut Motown album, the self-titled “Black Russian.”