Experience Music Project Reviews

For the people who really like music, specially rock-'n'-roll and grunge, this place is a must. A lot of Jimi Hendrix items and facts, great photos, posters, clothes, and everything a fan could ask for. They just opened an AMAZING Pearl Jam exhibition, and they also have a great Nirvana collection.

If you expect to see any Andy Warhol and co paintings / sculptures / collage / creativity, you MIGHT be a bit disappointed.
BUT anyway, there are exhibitiopn "rooms" for every fan of cinema and music Pop Art, and gamers, so you won't regret your (certain amount of) dollars.
And prepare an extra $8 for the Marvel temporary exhibit !
Don't miss the Fantasy / Scifi and Horror (PG-13) rooms, accessible ONLY through the 2nd floor.
If you can, don't hesitate to park about 1/3 of a mile, $13 for 4 hours, instead of the first hour next to the museum. Have fun !

Another awesome place ruined by over pricing unfortunately
Amazing building

Originally conceived as a museum to share Paul Allen's extraordinary Jimi Hendrix collection, the Experience Music Project -- referred to by locals as EMP -- has become so much more over the years (including a wonderful permanent collection of "artifacts" at the Science Fiction Museum (housed within the building). Hence, it's new name, MoPop (Museum of Pop Culture).

Over time, EMP has expanded Allen's rock-n-roll collection well beyond its Hendrix and Northwest roots and has added a wide variety of interactive musical displays that enable visitors to simulate a studio recording experience as a vocalist or musician.

We've been EMP members since 2003, but on this occasion, we were especially impressed by the Rube Goldberg Exhibit (showing currently through April 23rd, 2017). Like much of the rest of MoPop, the world premier of The Art of Rube Goldberg contains a number of hands-on, interactive exhibits.

I've not been here since they changed the name from the EMP. There was a temporary indie video game exhibit with stations to play various games. One thing to note is several of the booths were not working, or games frozen and the games could not be played, sadly.

The Fantasy/horror/sci-fi exhibits are by far the best. Most disturbing thing was the dead-looking-Gizmo doll.

Given the price of admission and the size of exhibits, there shouldn't have been an extra charge to see other features inside the museum, such as the holodome, which did a poor job of explaining itself or letting people know what it was about and why it would be cool to go see and pay extra for.

I'm not really complaining, though I did feel... underwhelmed.

Another unique museum for Seattle, this one dedicated to cult TV/film genres and music. There were exhibitions on Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror and Star Trek when I visited and each was superb with hundreds of props from the series, videos with key people from the genres and interactive exhibits. There's also a Nirvana exhibition too which is very interesting. If you're a fan of any of these things it's definitely worth a visit.

Modern pop culture museum that's great for all ages. Video games, films, music, you name it. Awesome interactive museum. Definitely unique.

As always, we enjoyed our visit. So many different things to see, that even if you've gone through all the exhibits, you haven't truly seen everything. It's a great place to visit with family or with friends.

Great experience. Amazing display of artefacts perfect arrangements. Interesting activities. Had a blast.

. Can visit to kill time as it is next to space needle.

Such an interesting and memorable muesem. Really unique and fun for everyone!

Amazingly fun museum. The Marvel exhibit was worth every penny. This is a great museum to be a member of; as there s so much to see and the exhibits are always changing

Well worth a quick side trip. I missed the spooky part but heard it's great from a local.

Went to the EMP. The WoW and Star Trek exhibit were awesome. You even got to crawl through a jefferys tube.

Definitely not boring!
Unlike some other traditional museums.
Everyone will find something for themselves, a lot of interactive stuff. Kids would also enjoy (don t bring them to the horror exposition though :))

It only had a few exhibits but was fun for what it had.

We enjoyed walking around and checking out all the really cool exhibits! I loved the huge variety of music and movie exhibits. We were there when they had some really cool horror movie props and it was awesome getting to see some of my favorite pieces from these movies.

Great museum! The architecture is amazing, with its vibrant colours and unique structural design. So iconic!

The museum is amazing the music exhibit was amazing you get to play any instrument you get free studio sessions.the horror movie section was also very cool,you got to see how they were made and some of the props there was so many cool thing to see but I can not name all of them.

Expensive, it took us one hour to see all the exhibits and we paid $25 per person.

The Marvel exhibit is really cool and the holo-dome experience (Seattle Seahawks) is worth the extra cost.

Great Time!, fun for the family with several attractions in and outside of the museum. Took the family to MoPo to see the Marvel Exhibit. It was well worth the cost. Kids under 4 are free. I recommend buying tickets online, save $2 per adult and children. You will need to create a account to purchase online. They do offer military and senior discounts. Plan to spend 3 / 4 hours checking out all the exhibits. There are several cool exhibits to check out, Fantasy, Scifi and Horror and The Jimmy Hendrix. Great for kids 10 and up, I took my 4 year old and it made it a bit of a challenge to appreciate all the pieces and time to read some of the material.

they had the theater and stage closed but still the high price tag with no signs. wouldn't recommend it at all since they can't seem to make sure everything is available. try the Pacific Science center for a much better time.

Fun way to spend a few hours exploring the various exhibits they have on-site. There is a wide variety of things to see, and there really is something for everybody. We went when one of the main exhibits was the Star Trek costumes, and while I've never been a huge fan, those in our group who were really enjoyed what they got to see.

I really loved the art aspects of this place, but felt as though some of the interactive museum part was pretty cheesy. I was especially cringing at the music room, because I m a musician and that exhibit was just an insult to my abilities. However, I m going to overlook that part because the art and the architecture is phenomenal.

So full of fun and interesting pieces of music, movies and more! Take a few hours to explore it all!

Minecraft visit was fun for our 7 year old grandson and I formative for adults who aren't familiar with the game. The permanent exhibits are very interesting as well.

Such an amazing museum! The exhibits we're fascinating and well layed out. I could spend hours there

I think it was the most amazing museum of the entire Canada-USA trip !! All about music, tv, games and cinema. The ode to pop culture !! Rock featured in the wonderful stack of guitars. Interactive content! Worth the visit! And it is included in the city pass.

EXCEPTIONAL! So much to do & see!Our family went for the Minecraft exhibit. It was FANTASTIC! Everything about Minecraft & then some. We learned quite a bit, an how the game actually HELPS others & different countries.
The middle of the museum had guitars from floor to ceiling. EPIC!!
Then there's the music floor. Pretty much an enlarged studio with instruments, vocals, & sound boards.
You have a sci-fy section, horror section, & fantasy section with INCREDIBLE displays. We had a blast & only wish we'd had more time. Thank you MoPop for a fantastic day of learning

Outside of the building is more exciting than the inside.

Definitely worth a visit, no matter how old you are. There is so much to see here! I visited when there was a Nirvana/The Who exhibit, and the fact they had actual drumkits used by Dave Grohl and Keith Moon shows just how good this place is.
The pillar of guitars is pretty impressive too. Lots of hands on, interactive exhibits to look at also.

This is probably the most awesome place in all of Seattle. The exhibits were detailed and covered so many topics, the sky church is breathtaking, and the outdoor playground is fit for adults, too. Absolute must-see if you're in town.

By far the coolest thing we saw on our vacation. If it weren't for all the other things we wanted to do I would have spent all day in there!!

It was fun visit at a cool museum. It is recommend and not just to music lovers. You will see some cool staff, and you will have a great time. Recommended.

Spent a lot of time with the kids in the video game area, but at least 3 stations were inoperable (stuck on loading screen, frozen, controller unresponsive). It would be helpful if it were staffed by an employee, even if it were someone just making the rounds every hour. We were there within the first hour of opening.

The other exhibits themselves were nice and overall well-maintained, but the place was impossibly crowded & loud by noon. I can't fault a museum for high foot-traffic (a sign of great business), but it might be overwhelming for those adverse to crowds.

This place is amazing they a horror exhibit and i loved it! This was one of my favorite museums!

The greatest science fiction collection in the world. Best museum, ever. A Prince section. My favorite museum!

It was and always will be My favorite place to visit. I took My son to visit the Sci Fi Museum and stayed to see the Marvel exhibit. We also visited the holographic chamber. The Museum delivers on all points . It is outstanding and I enjoyed it immensely.

Original and interesting place to learn the American movie and music culture

Went to visit a friend (Chris Cornell statue). Very well done monument to a Seattle legend.

Absolutely amazing. Beautiful with so many pieces that I'm amazed to see

Great fun! Go down memory lane with music and movies. Lots of artifacts from horror, fantasy and science fiction movies. Nice to see Jules Verne recognized!

Varied movie and TV artifacts. Be sure to visit the Sound Lab!

Looks cool, but didnt have time to go in it.
Fun playgroung outside for kids, fun views and great fir pictures.....right next to the space needle.

If you are enthralled by science fiction, music, and pop culture you will enjoy it... Somewhat.

Very good, paid extra for marvel exhibit though an was very busy

Good experience with some really cool exhibits. Also some things that I just couldn't get excited about, personally. Definitely takes some time getting through everything so ding plan you just run through it. If you're nearby, its worth checking out.

Definitely another super cool place to stop! Awesome exhibits and really awesome staff!

Please stop here!

As a tourist, I visited EMP Museum after Space needle since they are all next to each other. The Sci-Fi and Horror sections were awesome! Even I'm not a big horror movie fan lol. $5 discount if you buy tickets online. :)

it's not the time to go yet. have to make lines every room you go in and there's some that are closed. for the price is not worth going yet.

Great place to visit for our whole family. Kids from kindergarten and up are likely to find something captivating. We especially liked the interactive music exhibits.

I loved the fantasy, sci-fi and terror rooms, the architecture is incredible and the whole experience very different from others

Great visit. I really enjoyed the Marvel and Nirvana exhibits.

Absolutely hands down the coolest museum I have EVER been to. The exhibits are amazing, along with the enormous guitar collection they have. I learned a lot and stayed until I was exhausted. It's a must-see.

One of my favorite museums ever! Rich in music, movies, and pop culture, this museum is nothing but fun!

I went there yesterday and I loved it because they had nirvana and Jimi Hendrix and in love both but it kinda got boring because my phone died and I couldn't get a picture of Dave's drums

Visited the museum with extended family including 6 teenagers and 4 parents. I am not a huge pop culture buff, but this museum was fascinating and enjoyable for all 10 of us. If I lived nearby, I would visit often, and I will definitely return next time I am in seattle. I especially enjoyed the rooms where you can jam on instruments, or sing in a sound booth. Allow at least a couple hours, or more, because this place is packed with interesting things to see, watch, listen to, and do. Lunch at the cafe downstairs was also quite good.

This was neat! Didn t know what to expect at first but I m glad the locals kept telling me to go here! It was probably one of the best museums I ve been too, in a while!

MoPop Stage at Bumbershoot Tracksuit Wedding earlier now Emily Rowed. Awesome

Interesting exhibits, well done presentations. Easy access.

Great staff and amazing building...not to mention the always-dope exhibits! Essentially no parking right around in the area without paying for it, and even then there's going to be a little walk. Surrounded by all the other fun stuff in the Needle area, this is a must visit. They will check your bag(s) for free next to the ticket counter.

Fails to live up to its promise. Lots of cool memorabilia but they aren t put into context or woven into a broader picture. Needs better curation.

Finally, the building itself, while an interesting piece of art does not showcase its contents or provide a clear flow between exhibits. Visitors actually need to exit the building and renter through a side door to connect the main two exhibit areas.

Great promise but mediocre execution.

The Nirvana exhibit was like a trip back in time into the 90s grunge era

Great place to visit with or without kids. I highly recommend the music lab.

This one is for nerds if old school science fiction, and horror. The interactive music section is such a big bonus

One of the best museums I've ever been too! Very interesting and engaging! It was great to see Nirvana's and Jimmy Hendricks' exhibitions. You can also jam and learn how to play musical instruments!