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EMP Museum

325 Fifth Ave North, Seattle Center, Seattle, WA 98104
206 367 5483
Ranked #43 of 210 attractions in Seattle
4.0 of 5 stars 299 Reviews
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Type: Specialty Museums, Museums
Activities: Arts and crafts, Walking
Owner description: EMP is dedicated to the exploration of creativity and innovation in music, science fiction, and popular culture. By blending interpretative,...... more » Owner description: EMP is dedicated to the exploration of creativity and innovation in music, science fiction, and popular culture. By blending interpretative, interactive exhibitions with cutting-edge technology, EMP captures and reflects the essence of rock 'n' roll, its roots in jazz, soul, gospel, country and the blues, as well as rock's influence on hip-hop, punk and other recent genres. Visitors can view rare artifacts and memorabilia and experience the creative process by listening to musicians tell their own stories. « less
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Seattle, Washington
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

I've been there more than a couple of times since they opened, but each time the exhibits seemed the same. It's a pricey ticket, and I just can't see spending the money to see the same things. You should go once, at least. Maybe attending special events there is better. More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

We spent two days at this museum. It is fun for adults, teenagers and kids alike. If you like music you will love this museum. The Nirvana, Jimmy Hendrix and AC DC exhibits were fabulous. The Horror exhibit was interesting too. Not to mention the fun we had playing the instruments. Fun place for all. More

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Greenville
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I've read other reviews here--if you are not a music fan, this may not be the place for you. If you dig music and music history, go here. I got lost in the Sound Room playing the musical instruments. Loved the Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana & ACDC exhibits. The best thing was the History of the Guitar exhibit--WOW! Who knew a... More

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Rous Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

What an architectural beauty this building is. Exciting inside & out. Had a visit there on a Monday & the free Nivarna tour was great the guide was so passionate about Pearl Jam & Kurt Cobain that it enhanced the whole experience I believe she does the free tours Mondays & Thursdays. Then there was the Jimi Hendrix section &... More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Great sections on Nirvana and the interactive piece was cool. Good mix of different genres and exhibits. More

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Hobart, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

As a museum it is pretty good. The exhibits are well done, and very informative. What I REALLy liked was the Music lab area. You can play guitars, bass, drums, keys, mix what you play or aother songs, record.... just famtastic. Could have stayed there for hour. Musicians will enjoy showing off, kids will love playing and making noise. Highly... More

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Denver, Colorado
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

This was the coolest museum. As a musician, I really enjoyed walking through the Nirvana display and learning about the band and its history. The guitar room was truly amazing - so many instruments from very early acoustics to some of the more contemporary electric guitars. There is so much to experience - take your time and enjoy. More

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in the Big Apple
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

We had a terrific day exploring this museum, designed by Gehry, and dedicated to both science fiction and music, with our teen grandkids and thier friends. Sadly to say, there wasn't a musical gene among us. But that didn't stop us from enjoying all the hands-on booths where we could learn to strum the guitar or play an organ or... More

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Lubbock
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Located by the Space Needle. The building is incredible! You will never see anything else as artistic and contemporary or as colorful! It's the only reason that we went in. Had never heard of the Experience Music Project Museum. It's great. There are historic exhibits and hands on. All ages will enjoy just walking through. We found the Avatar exhibit.... More

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Cartersville, Georgia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

What to start with?! The first thing you see is the building and it's colorful and shiny exterior is something you won't miss. I loved Jimi Hendrix, as well as the Grunge/Nirvana exhibition. I was blown away by the massive art installation of guitars. The scale of it is definitely something that makes a lasting impression on you. It was... More

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