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Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
Museum
Lower Queen Anne, Seattle
"Best rock and roll and Sci-Fi and horror movie museum ever..."(15 Tips)
"Excellent collection of movie props and popular music instruments."(17 Tips)
"The Nirvana exhibit and the interactive music lessons were great."(11 Tips)
"A cool museum, interactive sound lab, cool nirvana exhibit"(8 Tips)
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Rose JangFebruary 14, 2017The MoPOP has changed so much over the years; it makes it worth going back. I love their special exhibits.
Bradley CharmbersJanuary 14, 2014OMFG! This hands down is my favorite museum EVER! And that's saying something when you are surrounded with museums on a daily basis!
Anton KovalyovJuly 18, 2017Great museum of pop culture. Interesting exhibitions, a big screen called SkyChurch. It's worth to visit.
Jessica Torrez-RileyMarch 10, 2017Great permanent and temporary exhibits, definitely worth a visit to see these amazingly curated features.
Gabriela AlonzoApril 4, 2016If you are part of the MTV revolution era plus a culture pop geek, you'll never want to leave EMP!
Crist JarrettMarch 13, 2016Something for everyone here. I get sucked down memory lane of Seattle music every time I'm here.
Bárbara RosaJune 20, 2012Amazing museum! Very interactive and informative, the museum keeps punk alive and "take it to the masses". A must-see in Seattle!
SeattleMonorailAugust 17, 2011Fun, interactive museum and features the history of rock 'n' roll. Shares building space with the Science Fiction Museum - you buy one ticket and you gain admission to both museums!
BreeSeptember 28, 2016You can make your own personalized fantasy map and see the real Wizard of Oz costumes and actual handwritten drafts of fantasy novels.
Mike WalekeMarch 11, 2019The sci-fi and fantasy exhibits were great the musical band specific exhibits could use more interactivity.
Michael D'AngeloJune 26, 2015Amazing museum. So much fun here. Great exhibits, especially for nerds or fans of pop culture
Pelin Güvenç KefelJanuary 31, 2020Love this museum! Great place to learn about the musical history of Seattle
Michael LaineJune 13, 2011I don't go here for the music stuff (although it is world class!) I go because of the Science Fiction Museum - amazing stuff! Read more
Dmitri SoshnikovJuly 28, 2012You can learn how to play different instruments here on special interactive stands, and then take part in a music show on stage!
Sierra ThompsonMay 14, 2013Make sure you bring a lot of cash for the gift shops. It's like being a kid in a candy store...but for music/sci-fi and pop culture fans. :)
Jason StoffFebruary 16, 2015Pop culture and amazing architecture combine! If you're going to go fairly often, best to consider a membership.
Amy BJuly 27, 2015Don't come expecting theme. If you love movie & music memorabilia or more precisely, WA St music memorabilia, you'll love it.
Diana PJuly 1, 2013Make sure to visit the Sport Restaurant and Bar for views of the Space Needle, food, drinks and to watch the game!
Be sure to check out the Sound Lab and the Indie Games exhibit, some really neat stuff in both!- Biz TraveldudeMay 28, 2015Best rock and roll and Sci-Fi and horror movie museum ever... Mr. Pointy lives there.
DoubleTree by HiltonJuly 2, 2013Make sure to visit the Sport Restaurant and Bar for views of the Space Needle, food, drinks and to watch the game!
Alfred KateebMay 29, 2017Seattle has too many places to go too, but this one also from my top pick.. I feel like a kid again here
Paige HunterJuly 28, 2015This place has really changed since it was the Jimi Hendrix Experience. The admission is pretty pricey even with the student discount as well.
LinkTreeAugust 20, 2014Great place to visit with kids, the interactive sections are super fun and the sound lab is great!
HollyJune 8, 2011Visit the western side of the museum, outside, at sunset. The light reflecting off the outer walls if the building creates beautiful patterns on the ground and surrounding area.- Mark SibincicApril 21, 2013Best part of my trip to Seattle. The Nirvana exhibit and the interactive music lessons were great.
Travis MullallyJuly 10, 2014Great place to spend an afternoon. Make sure to check out the interactive music studio upstairs!!
Jaqueline SapelliSeptember 11, 2015Best museum ever! If you have kids, they will love it...space And fun for all ages!
Chris R (thechristophe)June 12Nice museum, but involves a lot of reading and looking. Could do with alternative curation.
Dwayne CharringtonOctober 10, 2015The top level has instruments and booths you can record and jam in. Super awesome place.
Fritztown JacksonAugust 27, 2017The fantasy area is very cool - make sure you stick around for the short talk about The Princess Bride.
Windows Live Photo GalleryOctober 29, 2010On the southeast exterior of the EMP, where the monorail comes out of the building, get the Space Needle in the upper left corner, in between the tracks. Wait and shoot, as the monorail exits the EMP.
GAugust 10, 2014If you're a music nerd, you'll have the of your life in here..but if not, you'll be enjoy their other exhibits.
Angela MartinJuly 28, 2016Don't create a "plan" just pick a spot and start looking. Nice selection of pop culture items in gift stores but not a lot with "EMP" on it.
anne cozaAugust 19, 2017The Jim Henson and Bowie exhibitions are awesome! The sound lab is really entertaining.
Tanya PMay 6, 2013It isn't a place I'd take young kids- but is great for older kids and adults. Love the interactive area!
Brian ShieldsFebruary 16, 2016So much stuff for music and pop culture nerds. Needed another day to completely explore.
Oliver BouchardSeptember 16, 2013An all round great experience: lots of music and film props, including Captain Kirk's command chair.
Vanessa Sant AnnaSeptember 6, 2015Even if you get your ticket online you still have to get in the same purchase line as everyone else.
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Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
325 5th Ave N (at Harrison St)
Seattle, WA 98109
United States
Seattle, WA 98109
United States
At: Seattle Center
MoPOP, formerly known as the Experience Music Project (EMP) is an epic museum focusing on music, sci-fi, and pop culture located in Seattle, WA.
Open until 7:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
(206) 770-2700
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
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Places inside Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
- 8.0
"Awesome place for sci-fi fans. Great memorabilia from movies and TV shows, lots of history. Overall, just awesome."
Abhijeet Gaiha - 8.4
"Just. Plain. Cool. Great architecture, great museum, great way to get out of the rain and enjoy the experience."
Paul Davidson - 8.2
"Sit down and listen to videos that are part of the Nirvana: Oral History project. Great primary source interviews."
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- 8.6
"Really fun. Kids loved it. Great mix for adults and kids 4 and over."
Steve Wales - 9.3
"Really lovely place! Good for photos. :)"
Tom-N-Jerrys Boats - 8.0
"Machines are well kept and staff is very nice. They have a really good selection of games, including a rare Pirates of the Caribbean table that is awesome!!"
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