We’re thrilled to announce our new exhibit, “Psychedelic Soul: A Journey Through Rhythm and Time,” which will be displayed at the Esther Gordy Edwards Centre for Excellence(2550 West Grand Blvd).
The Psychedelic Soul period was an extraordinary time of culture shifts, which, when merged with the Funk Brothers’ Detroit Sound, had a huge influence on the future of music at Motown and beyond. The period from 1967 to 1975 marked Motown’s bold Psychedelic Soul era, when the label expanded past its signature love songs to embrace experimentation and socially conscious storytelling.
This insightful exhibit offers an exciting intergenerational experience for curious music lovers interested in the history and evolution of the Motown Sound. Come explore this unique time in Motown’s history. Highlighted will be the work and impact of Songwriter and Producer Norman Whitfield, who was key in ushering in this new era, as well as the Temptations’ own ‘Psychedelic Era’ as it would come to be known. An impact that would lead to Motown earning its first Grammy in 1972 for the Temptations’ “Cloud Nine”.
Regular Hours
Wednesday – Friday 10am – 6pm
Saturday 10am – 8pm
Sunday 10 am – 6pm
Modified Summer Hours
June 15 – June 24, 2026
July 6 – July 15, 2026
July 27 – August 5, 2026
Wednesday – Friday 5pm – 8pm
Saturday 10am – 8pm
Sunday 10am – 6pm