Experience Music ProjectOne of Seattle's most popular attractions is the Experience
Music Project, basically a rock 'n roll music museum with a
difference, housed in a colourful psychedelic building designed by
Frank Gehry at the base of the Space Needle. The museum was planned
originally by Microsoft entrepreneur Paul Allen as a memorial to
Jimi Hendrix, the superstar guitarist who was born in Seattle and
died more than 30 years ago. The Hendrix exhibit, featuring
artefacts associated with the rock legend, remains the biggest
drawcard at the museum, but the collections and interactive
exhibits have been expanded to include the general history of
American popular music, and another exhibition dedicated to
Seattle's other famous musician, Kurt Cobain. Exhibits range from
the first electric guitars of the 1930s to a rock 'n roll thrill
ride akin to a roller coaster. In interactive rooms visitors can
try their hands at mixing on DJ turntables or playing various
instruments. The museum is also the venue for n
Address: Seattle Center, 325 Fifth Avenue North
Website: www.emplive.com
Telephone: (206) 770 2702
Transportation: Metro Transit Bus and Seattle Center
Monorail
Opening Time: Daily 10am-7pm (June to August); daily 10am-5pm
(September to May)
Admission: $20 (adults); $14 (children 5-17). Other concessions
available. |
