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Experience Music Project (EMP)
325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
+1 206 367 5483 / +1 877 367 5483
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The Experience Music Project (EMP) is one of the most interesting museums in the United States. Completed in 2000, the Frank Gehry-designed building resembles like a large, twisted guitar sitting in the Seattle Center. Exhibits contain over 80,000 artifacts from musical history, including instruments, lyrics and notes by artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Nirvana. There are also music-themes sculptures, a concert poster exhibit, and an interactive sound lab where visitors can get a quick tutorial on how to play their favorite instruments.

Price

Admission $19.95 adults, $15.95 seniors, $14.95 children 7-17, free for children under 7

Credit Cards Accepted

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Directions

Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 15, 16, 18, 24, or 33. Monorail: From Westlake Center at Pine St. and Fourth Ave

Area

Seattle Center

Hours

Memorial Day to Labor Day daily 10am-8pm; Labor Day to Memorial Day Tues-Thurs, Sun 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm

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