What is interesting about the museum

The 140,000-square-foot sheet metal building looks like a broken electric guitar. It is home to the Museum of Pop Culture, or MoPOP, a place where music, science fiction, movies and more meet.

Some MoPOP exhibits change, so repeat visits may give you new experiences. The organizers hold several annual events, including the Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival and the Hall Pass, designed to give teens the chance to meet the professionals in their field.

Museum visits aren't cheap, but there's a way to save money by using the CityPASS, which gives you access to six Seattle attractions for one price, which is cheaper than buying individual tickets.

Story

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen founded the Museum of Pop Culture with the goal of introducing people to pop culture in their daily lives. When building the museum, architect Frank O. Gehry drew inspiration from rock and roll music. In particular, he examined various classical guitars and used small fragments of them to create the first layout of the building.

Opened in 2000 as the Experience Music Project, the museum initially focused on the work of legendary rock guitarist and Seattle native Jimi Hendrix. In an attempt to maintain attendance, the organizers opened an additional fantasy wing.

Today, MoPOP showcases genres such as science fiction, fantasy, horror, fashion, sports, video games, and music.

Exhibitions

Each of the exhibits of the museum is associated with sports, literature, cinema and music. The Museum of Pop Culture is filled with references to specific pop icons such as Nirvana and Jimi Hendrix.

• The Sound Lab is an interactive attraction that allows visitors to get an idea of how the album is being recorded. All visitors have to do is enter the soundproof room, pick up an instrument and start playing. Each guest has the opportunity to perform an original piece or play a classic song. All rooms have their own set of instruments, usually a combo of guitars, musical keyboards and drums.
• The Quest for Volume exhibit contains 55 of the most popular guitars from the museum's permanent collection. This exhibition explores the same musical instruments used by music legends Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan. And there is an invisible guitar that can not be touched!
• The Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame is one of the museum's most popular attractions. The purpose of the exposition is to honor science fiction, which will not lose its relevance even after centuries, as well as its authors.
• The Wild Blue Angel exhibition explores the life of Jimi Hendrix at the height of his career. From 1966 to 1970, Hendrix had over 500 shows in 15 countries. In addition, he spent time recording about 130 songs in 16 studios. This exhibit showcases documents, photographs, and other items that are reminiscent of Hendrix's past life.
• Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses showcases the band's rise to fame. Part of the exhibit tells the story of Nirvana and explores Seattle's unique underground music scene, which has influenced grunge music.
• Fantasy: Worlds of Myth and Magic is an exhibition focusing on interactivity. Here, visitors can explore each presented object in more depth. Exhibits range from original manuscripts to costumes from popular shows and films such as Game of Thrones, The Wizard of Oz and Harry Potter.

The Museum of Pop Culture has many educational programs: workshops, lessons, specialized tours, practical exercises and lessons.