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Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction
Category Architectural Oddities, Repositories of Knowledge
In Seattle, where art seems to spring from the ground like weeds from sidewalk cracks, it takes a truly audacious design to generate as much attention as Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's contribution to the local art scene.
Designed by Frank Gehry, the Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum or EMP|SFM—locals call it the Blob—is a place where music and science fiction meet.
Opened in 2000 as just the Experience Music Project, it struggled at first, and, in an attempt to bolster attendance, Paul Allen added the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame in the South wing of the building. Originally treated as separate museums, they have since merged, attracting a curious mix of music lovers and sci-fi aficionados ever since.
The Seattle Center Monorail runs through the museum.
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- Hours Open Daily, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Website Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
- Address 325 5th Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, United States
- Cost EMP|SFM Admission Members FREE Adults (ages 18-64) $15.00 Seniors (ages 65+) $12.00 Youth (ages 5-17) $12.00 Student or Military (with I.D.) $12.00 Children (ages 4 and younger) FREE
Right beside the Space Needle. You can't miss it.
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I know Gehry is hailed as a genius, but I still think it looks like a crumpled beer can.
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