ok its way overpriced. but hey its worth going once, just to see whats inside. they do flex and change the exhibits, and you get audio thing to help you on your tour. but really if your not a music... More

ok its way overpriced. but hey its worth going once, just to see whats inside. they do flex and change the exhibits, and you get audio thing to help you on your tour. but really if your not a music fan its not worth going. occasional concerts are rated great cause of the acoustics. perfectly designed. oh and stay out of the ripoff gift shop. nothing unique, can find all of it elsewhere online
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This is a great museum for the music fanatics!!! They have a mural of guitars together and they look fantastic, an array of colors and shapes. I loved their exhibits as they had seattle greats,... More

This is a great museum for the music fanatics!!! They have a mural of guitars together and they look fantastic, an array of colors and shapes. I loved their exhibits as they had seattle greats, such as Hendrix. Paul Allen really put some thought into this one, because almost everything is flawless. The structure of the building itself is suppose to be a "shattered" guitar. The prices are a bit steep, but worth it if you love music. It is located in the middle of the seattle center and you won't miss it, it's bright!
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If you are really into music, you will love the Experience Music Project. The museum contains plenty of music memorabilia, primarily from rock stars, but it also includes many interesting exhibits.... More

If you are really into music, you will love the Experience Music Project. The museum contains plenty of music memorabilia, primarily from rock stars, but it also includes many interesting exhibits. Kids especially like the room with instruments such as drums, guitars and keyboards that you can try out. And, of course, if the wait times are not too long, you get a chance to go into the little studio with a few friends and jam to your heart's content.
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Well, it's sort of famous. If you have even been to Space Needle, you must have see this "thing". Yes, the red, silver and brown thing looks like a big pile of tin foil. It is the brainchild of... More

Well, it's sort of famous. If you have even been to Space Needle, you must have see this "thing". Yes, the red, silver and brown thing looks like a big pile of tin foil. It is the brainchild of Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen and designed by architect Frank Gehry. Originally planned as a memorial to Seattle native guitar super rock star Jimi Hendrix, the museum has become a celebration of the NW rock scene and the general history of American popular music. Although it is probably fun for someone really really loves rock music, I just don't think it's on top of my list to spend $20.
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If you have ever been fascinated by the music scene or just wanted to be a rock star, the Experience Music Project is the destination for you. Their exhibits are geared to documenting the rock... More

If you have ever been fascinated by the music scene or just wanted to be a rock star, the Experience Music Project is the destination for you. Their exhibits are geared to documenting the rock experience. They have a significant amount of material on Seattle contributions (such as Jimi Hendrix), but that may be due to the location of the museum. There is a great amount of music related artifacts, such as the "Costumes from the Vault" which displays music and other pop culture iconography. It's a great local destination and a fantastic place to take visitors.
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The EMP is an interesting place to visit for a look into the history of rock and roll. It is especially well-focused on the parts of music history that have happened in the Northwest. There's a lot... More

The EMP is an interesting place to visit for a look into the history of rock and roll. It is especially well-focused on the parts of music history that have happened in the Northwest. There's a lot of Jimi Hendrix stuff too. If you can get one of their portable music-and-information devices (called a MEG), they provide a lot of background information beyond what is visible in the displays. The collection isn't particularly large, though, and sometimes it can be quite disappointing because of the small size of the items on display.
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The Experience Music Project is a unique museum like no other in the world. Admittedly, I'm a huge music fan, but I think even the casual fan will easily find they can spend hours exploring the EMP.... More

The Experience Music Project is a unique museum like no other in the world. Admittedly, I'm a huge music fan, but I think even the casual fan will easily find they can spend hours exploring the EMP. The galleries are filled with incredible memorabilia, and the museum audio guide (definitely worth the nominal extra cost) really brings the items on display alive. Sound Lab is an amazing opportunity to learn how to play guitar, drums, or keyboards in 10 minutes or less. Make sure you don't miss the theatre on the bottom level that screens interesting short films featuring the artists showcased in the galleries. Admission is not cheap, but the value is well worth the cost.
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This is a great museum in Seattle. There are tons of displays about the last 50 or so years of music. It is very interesting to see all the memorabilia collected here. They have an area with lots of... More

This is a great museum in Seattle. There are tons of displays about the last 50 or so years of music. It is very interesting to see all the memorabilia collected here. They have an area with lots of instruments that you can play, including guitars, basses, drums, keyboards, turntables, and more. This is a must see for any music fan.
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but have no talent...then you will probably have a blast at the EMP. I went there with my mother and two very young kids and we had the time of our lives. Next time I would go without the kids,... More

but have no talent...then you will probably have a blast at the EMP. I went there with my mother and two very young kids and we had the time of our lives. Next time I would go without the kids, though, because they were too distracting and there was such so much to see and enjoy. I loved going into the studio and 'jamming' - I have no musical talents whatsoever, but it was fun to 'have a go' in private! My mother and I were like teenagers, having such a giggle... We thoroughly enjoyed the songwriting exhibit last summer. I believe you can record a song there as well, which I intend to do with my husband for fun one of these afternoons. If you get the Entertainment books, there is usually a 2 for 1 coupon inside.
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The EMP has some interesting exhibits, but overall it isn't worth the price. The music laboratories are fun, you get to play drums, keyboards, and guitars, and the early rock n roll exhibit is... More

The EMP has some interesting exhibits, but overall it isn't worth the price. The music laboratories are fun, you get to play drums, keyboards, and guitars, and the early rock n roll exhibit is interesting, but the museum seems way over priced. I enjoyed the Beatles and Bob Dylan exhibits I saw there, but it wasn't worth the $20.00 ticket price. It's obviously geared towards tourists, and it seems like a good draw. The architecture is received mostly negatively, but I really like the building (It's supposed to look like a smashed up guitar). It might be a worth a visit or two, and it's a good attraction for out of town guests, but overall I don't think it's worth it.
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