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Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

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Lower Queen Anne, Seattle

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Ranked #2 for museums in 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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CamillaApril 16, 2016
Went here two hours before closing time, which was enough to see the exhibitions that you wanted to see. Very interesting place, with many things to see. Good for all ages!
Upvoted Sep 8
Connie ChiuOctober 1, 2017
Really cool exhibits! Love be exterior design of the museum. Fun spot to hangout, with a lot of walking options in the area.
Upvoted 4 weeks ago
Michael CJuly 10, 2018
Excellent collection of movie props and popular music instruments. Super cool place. Stop by. You won't be disappointed.
NikkiAugust 18, 2018
The Pearl Jam exhibit was one of the most overwhelming experiences. If you are a fan - this is a must do! Also loved the Nirvana and Jimi Hendrix exhibits.
Ian MacLeodMay 22, 2019
Especially Make sure to see the Nirvana Exhibit (central), Pearl Jam exhibit (South), & Horror exhibit (south). Nirvana needs the most time to get the most out of it. U Need 1.5hr-4hr total at MoPop
Nerijus PudziuvelisOctober 31, 2018
I was expecting something more/else. Do not know myself what exactly, so all I saw was kind of good. Music part about Nirvana, Jimi and PJ was my favorite. While movies were just fun to take photos.
Michael DavidsonJanuary 3, 2015
Nintendo indie game museum with monument valley and the floor is jelly. Museum for geeks and nerds and music fans alike.
riley starshipNovember 29, 2015
super cool pop culture exhibits! there's a lot of care put into the exhibits and decor. you can tell this is a museum by and for people who love music, film, and the arts.
Vanessa SpringfieldDecember 24, 2014
What a blast we had here. A full immersion on the history of music. Plus, you can have your own moment of "fame" playing instruments, singing etc, in the lab sound. Perfect place for all the family!
Shri LDecember 30, 2016
Hard to miss the giant tower of guitars. Lots of things to do and see if you're into video games, fantasy stories and guitars and music, esp Hendrix and Nirvana
Ellen RiellyAugust 25, 2016
Super cool museum, I loved the fantasy exhibit! Well worth a visit even if you're only in town for a few days. They offer student tickets and combo tickets with the space needle.
Denise FMarch 20, 2016
Such nice place, you can try playing some music instruments, see a little about Nirvana and J. Hendrix, Hello Kitty exhibition was there also. Lots of fun!
Nicolas GeorgeaultNovember 26, 2015
Best 25$ and place where you can spend a rainy day in Seattle. Amazing place with totaly different exhibitions but all very interesting.
Kristina KingDecember 31, 2017
Scifi everything is a must see for nerds. Rotating exhibits are always surprising and informative.
David XuAugust 16, 2016
if you're at all interested in the various forms of modern entertainment and how they came to be, I would highly recommend. make sure you watch the video interviews, they're fantastic!
RyanJuly 28, 2015
Great museum, but don't expect to spend a whole day. Nirvana and Hendrix exhibits were great
Diana ArzJuly 4, 2018
A must see for any movie lover. Beautifully designed exhibitions, interactive & creative ways to display the content. Loved it!
Gregg TNovember 18, 2014
Nice place, with a peculiar variety of exhibits; sci fi, horror, rock music, pop music, video games. They have discounted tickets if you order online.
Tim BushnellAugust 6, 2017
One of the most fun museums you can visit anywhere, interactive exhibits, everything from music to science fiction, its a great place for anyone
John WildesJune 9, 2018
Nirvana exhibit (punk music) is great. The Sky Church is interesting...gift shops have excellent selection of funko pop and other alt toys. Good for collectors
Sheryl GreenAugust 22, 2013
This place is wicked awesome and offers a great military discount! From the Sky Church to each of the exhibits, if you're a fan of music, sci-fi, & pop culture you're in for a treat! A must see!
Michele BowserJuly 21, 2017
Surprises around every corner, and well worth a visit while in Seattle. I was fortunate enough to see the Jim Henson exhibit, which had me reflecting back to my childhood.
Franz GuentherFebruary 9, 2021
I've never had a bad time here! Every room is always interesting. It never gets old or boring due to the fun and topical rotating shows. It has something captivating for all ages. Truly an experience.
Elke NominikatSeptember 18, 2013
The museum is small enough to see every exhibit that interests you and big enough to get your money's worth. Get your tickets online, and plan some time to hang out at the Sky Church...
Stephen LuoMarch 11, 2013
Just love this place, probably the best place to be in Seattle! Spend four hours in two days and really enjoy its music lab, learned some tricks, singing skills and instruments. LOVE THIS, MUST BE!
Denika RobbinsJuly 15, 2016
Tasty affordable cocktails at the bar, awesome horror exhibit, inspiring wearable art, fun indie game experience.
Natz UrenaSeptember 13, 2016
Building architecture from the outside is stunning but once you are in there is not that much to see. The horror movie and fantasy land exhibition are the best.
DailyCandyFebruary 25, 2014
Dedicated to contemporary pop culture, music, and science fiction, exhibits here are largely interactive — the Sound Lab allows visitors to explore the latest in musical gear and audio technology.
_May 26, 2015
Definitely worth it! You can spend hours in here just playing games and instruments! Was here for the Star Wars exhibit!
Billy AmpSeptember 7, 2015
Most likely the coolest pop culture museum I've ever been to. Movies, music, video games....you name it. It's there.
John KiddeFebruary 17, 2017
Great museum to visit. They have a great selection of things from music, gaming, and currently an an awesome Star Trek exhibit.
Dave RichardApril 5, 2015
Probably one of the coolest museums I've ever been to!!! The sky church plays modern music videos in the highest quality
Lauren SandersSeptember 8, 2016
If you are a movie junkie, stick to the first floor for Horror, Sci-fi and Fantasy film memorabilia. The second floor has a wing dedicated to musical influencers and an electronic room for gamers.
Vanessa RamosApril 16, 2013
This place is awesome, specially the part where you can play with all kinds of musical instruments. I am a fan of Nirvana, and as so, I really enjoyed the exhibition.
Jennifer KohlerJune 25, 2017
I thought waa meat enough. Lived the Jim Henson exhibit as well as the live music. If i could go back id probably skip this on my must see seattle
Smithsonian ChannelJune 24, 2011
Designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, this shrine to rock music and sci-fi is covered by 21,000 aluminum shingles, each painted to emulate the finish of an electric guitar. (From Aerial America) Read more
David HuFebruary 6, 2015
They have this awesome section of practice/learning booths with real instruments
James ProctorApril 29, 2016
The music focused stuff is great, but there's a lot more here. The film and culture focused exhibits are also excellent, just wish it stayed open later.
John HelpsOctober 31, 2018
Incredible museum. The Nirvana stuff was cool and kinda hidden so make sure to find that.
HISTORYApril 7, 2010
The museum takes you through music history by immersing you in nearly 80,000 artifacts including photos, sound archives, costumes and musical instruments from notable artists.
Alaa ShakerAugust 18, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Don't forget to check out the visiting exhibitions (esp. the scream booth and the projector in the Horror one). The new Lego exhibition is pretty cool too!
Lenny GalloAugust 11, 2014
This is a nice gem that everyone should check out in Seattle. Memorabilia from classic music and film. Definitely worth seeing.
Dave GSeptember 18, 2011
EMP is a fantastic interactive museum invented by Paul Allen. The Sky Church (EMP's concert hall) boasts state-of-the-art sound & lighting along with one of the best digital screens I have ever seen.
Hamdi Ben LaghaMarch 24, 2015
Great music museum ! Be prepare to have lot of fun and see an entire hall about Nirvana and Kurt Cobain
Bill TngJanuary 7, 2017
Quirky museum of Pop culture. If you're into sci fiction and horror this would be the museum for you
Daniel PlemmonsOctober 14, 2017
Super cool space. The indie games section is really well curated. The visiting exhibits have been superb.
MjB JdIJanuary 17, 2016
Nice place to visit. Lots of people and fans of music. Would like to see a little more Jimmy Hendrix.
Brian DuncanMay 15, 2015
The star wars special exhibit is worth the money. The museum just gets better and better.
Chris KuzanJanuary 20
Cool museum. I liked the most sound space.
Maggie MacGJanuary 25, 2015
Really interesting museum. Fascinating permanent exhibit on music videos and, of course, a permanent installation on Nirvana.

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