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Prince, 57, collapsed and died at the 65,000-square-foot
(6,040-square-meter) estate in April after an accidental
overdose of the powerful opioid fentanyl.
“Opening Paisley Park is something that Prince always wanted to
do and was actively working on," Tyka Nelson, his sister, said
in a statement on Wednesday from Bremer Trust, which is
administering his unresolved multi-million-dollar estate.
“Only a few hundred people have had the rare opportunity to tour
the estate during his lifetime. Now, fans from around the world
will be able to experience Prince’s world for
the first time as we open the doors to this incredible place.”
An application for development review and a business plan have
been submitted to Chanhassen officials, the statement said.
Guided tours will include the main floor of Paisley Park,
including recording and mixing studios. Visitors also will be
able to see video editing suites, rehearsal rooms, the private
NPG Music Club, a soundstage and concert hall, and items from
Prince's personal archives.
Tickets will go on sale at 2 p.m. CDT (1900 GMT) on Friday for
tours starting Oct. 6. Information on tickets and tours is
available at OfficialPaisleyPark.com.
Media reports on Monday said that pills containing fentanyl were
seized from Prince's home after his death but they were
mislabeled hydrocodone.
Prince's hits included "Purple Rain" and "When Doves Cry."
(Reporting by Ian Simpson in Washington; Editing by Bill Trott)
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