Mike and I were in Seattle and decided to check out MoPOP and it was really fun and very ingesting!
The Museum of Pop Culture, MoPOP is a nonprofit museum in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to contemporary popular culture. When the guitar became electric, the music world changed forever. Rock 'n' roll swept the nation and became a staple in Western pop culture. Certain films, television shows, video games, sports events, fashion trends, and historical events have created an everlasting buzz in mass media. Founder, Microsoft's Paul Allen and architect Frank O. Gehry combined their vision to create a venue for artists and audiences alike to come together and participate in today's pop culture.
Architecture
There's plenty to see inside MoPOP, but you shouldn't enter without first taking a look at the impressive architecture that makes MoPOP just as attractive on the outside as it is on the inside. The 140,000 square foot Frank O. Gehry designed building is encased in 3,000 wavy stainless steel and aluminum panels, cut and shaped to wrap around the building almost like metallic tablecloths. The colors change depending on lighting and angle, so you'll see the museum differently with each visit. The locals call it the "ugliest" building in town.
Exhibits
Science Fiction Hall of Fame
Science fiction and fantasy pull individuals away from reality and into a world unlike any other. I absolutely love Star Trek and Indiana Jones so I love this adventure. The Science Fiction Hall of Fame Exhibit celebrates 108 creators and their works through interactive kiosks, films and artifacts.
Jimmy Hendrix
Jimmy Hendrix was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Seattle, Washington. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of pop music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music".
Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. The band's lineup consists of founding members Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, and Eddie Vedder, as well as Matt Cameron, who joined in 1998. This exhibit is Pearl Jam’s journey from 1990 to the present through more than 200 artifacts directly from Pearl Jam band members and their Seattle warehouse, including instruments, stage props, and original art.
Fantasy: World of Myth and Magic
The fantasy worlds of The Wizard of Oz, The Princess Bride, Harry Potter, and The Chronicles of Narnia are displayed in this exhibit, with installations and original props.
Indie Game Revolution Exhibit
The Indie Game Revolution exhibit features the stories of over forty, Seattle based, independent video game designers and developers and how they are changing the future of gaming. Games change every couple of months, so there's always something new to discover when exploring this unique space. The main gallery includes a sculpture made up of over 3,000 cubes, imitating the pixelated world of video games.
Scared to Death: Horror Exhibit
The Scared to Death exhibit features more than 50 props and costumes from films and television shows such as A Nightmare on Elm Street, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Pet Sematary, Bride of Frankenstein, and Dawn of the Dead. On display is the famous red and green striped sweater worn by Freddy Krueger, the prop heads used in The Walking Dead, as well as a vampire chapel. So cool and creepy!
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