The Prince Experience: A Look Inside The Paisley Park Tour
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Members of the media Wednesday got to tour Prince's Paisley Park compound, where the Purple One famously lived and recorded many of his songs.
On Friday, Prince's home/studio opened as a museum to the public, following delays with the local government due to zoning concerns. Gov. Mark Dayton declared it "Paisley Park Day" in celebration.
The Paisley Park tour lasts about 45 minutes, allowing visitors to see everything from handwritten lyrics to doves in the atrium. Guests can walk through the 65,000-square foot complex where Prince famously held many of his exclusive concerts and events.
One of the big highlights is the "Purple Rain" room, which features the stunt motorcycle from the 1984 flick. On display are also Prince's famous purple coat and a purple piano.
Media members were able to photograph only certain sections of the complex, including the NPG Music Club, the "Under the Cherry Moon" room, the Super Bowl room and the area dedicated to the memorial fence that fans constructed.
MORE PICTURES: Paisley Park (Limited) Tour Gallery
Prince fans and spectators from all over the world are expected to visit Paisley Park. Angie Marchese, the director of archives, said many fans find the tour to be an emotional experience, where they can feel the Purple One's presence.
"Prince had an insight, wanted to open museum," Marchese said.
Prince died in April due to an accidental opioid overdose.
The Paisley Park tour costs about $40. The VIP tour costs $100. Tickets can be purchased here.
