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Tyka Nelson sat down for her first interview since Prince's death in April
She said that the fact that her brother is gone is only just now becoming a reality for her after six months
She gave fans a first look at prince's Paisley Park estate, now a museum
Guests will be able to tour Prince's recording studio, private nightclub and the Purple Rain room
She claims Prince had been planning to open his home to the public
Tyka stands to inherit the largest amount from Prince's $300million estate as his only full blood relative

Published: 09:46 EST, 5 October 2016 | Updated: 13:19 EST, 5 October 2016

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Prince's sister Tyka Nelson sat down for her first interview since her brother's tragic death this past April, speaking with Al Roker on Today Wednesday morning.

Tyka revealed to Roker that she was slowly starting to come to terms with her brother's death, telling him: 'In the beginning it was maybe 90 per cent he's not gone and 10 per cent maybe, and now it's finally flipping.'

She also gave fans a look inside Prince's Paisley Park estate, which will soon open to the public as a museum.

The space will give guests a look at Prince's recording studio, his many musical instruments, and even the club he had built inside the home.

Fans will not however be able to see Prince's private quarters or the two doves the singer owned who still live in the home - Majesty and Divinity.

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Opening up: Prince's sister Tyka Nelson (above) sat down for her first interview since the singer's death this past April

Tough time: She said that the fact that her brother is gone is only just now becoming a reality for her after six months (Prince above in 2011)

Purple rain: Tyka also gave fans a first look at prince's Paisley Park estate, which has been turned into a museum

When asked by Roker is she could still feel Prince inside the home, even six months after his death, Tyka said 'definitely.'

She then added: 'Any time you look at his clothes or his shoes or you hear a song ... and of course the doves.'

Tyka said that right after Prince's death she arrived at the home and was shocked to hear the doves silent, so she immediately had workers put on some Prince music to cheer up the birds.

Other sections of the Paisley Park museum will include a tribute to the artists who influenced Prince, from Joni Mitchell and James Brown to Carlos Santana, and History Hallway which will showcase all his awards.

Then, there is the Purple Rain room.

Inside there visitors can watch the film, see Prince's famous motorcycle and even the Oscar he won for Best Original Score.

Tyka said that the museum was easy to get ready because Prince had been planning to open his home to the public one day.

So much to see: Guests will be able to turn Prince's recording studio, private nightclub and the Purple Rain room (above)

Iconic: A look at the boots that Prince wore while filming the music video for Raspberry Beret (above)

Shredding it: prince saved 121 guitars (one above) to put in his museum one day

That is one of the main reasons the singer was sure to save his over 6,000 wardrobe pieces, 121 guitars and drum kits from every tour.

There has been one small problem however with getting a permit for the property.

The Minneapolis suburb of Chanhassen has for now granted a temporary permit allowing Paisley Park to open for public tours Thursday and two other days in October while officials work out concerns about public safety, traffic and other things.

The museum was due to open Thursday before the city council postponed action on a rezoning request.

Visiting hours: The estate (above) is only open for three dates this month as the family works to secure a permit

Untouched: Prince's recording studio was left untouched, with his music and notes still sitting on a stand (above)

All about that bass: Prince also saved every drum kit from all of his tours (one above)

In a statement Tuesday, Paisley Park says it now has a temporary permit allowing tours Thursday, Saturday and on October 14.

They will try to accommodate guests holding tickets for other October dates on those three dates. Ticket holders will receive emails.

Paisley Park is also in discussions with the Mall of America to feature an exhibition of Prince artifacts and costumes, which will be open to ticket holders.

The Chanhassen City Council will vote on the request by the trust company overseeing Prince's estate 'on or before' December 20.