What to Expect

Step into the Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP), an architectural wonder designed by Frank Gehry that evokes a smashed electric guitar, captivating visitors at Seattle Center. This nonprofit institution is dedicated to contemporary pop culture, delving into music, science fiction, fantasy, horror, video games, and fandom. They care for one of the world's largest pop culture collections, featuring over 85,000 objects, ensuring every visit offers something new as artifacts rotate regularly.

A single admission ticket grants access to a full slate of exhibitions, immersing guests in over ten interactive galleries. Visitors can unleash their inner musician in the Sound Lab, playing guitars, drums, and keyboards, or explore the evolution of the electric guitar in the Guitar Gallery. They also showcase new perspectives through their Guest Curator Program.

Featured Galleries & Attractions

• Sound Lab — Hands-on music-making; play guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards, sing, and mix your own sound.
• Guitar Gallery — A walk through the electric guitar's history, featuring legendary instruments and the artists who played them.
• Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction — Sci-fi artifacts, props, and costumes with interactive kiosks and films.
• Indie Game Revolution — A playable gallery of independent video games, hands-on and arcade style.
• Fantasy: Worlds of Myth and Magic — An immersive, set-designed journey through the fantasy genre across books, film, and games.
• Scared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film — Horror film history told through props, costumes, and immersive design.
• Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music — The reach and influence of African American music across genres and eras.
• Massive: The Power of Pop Culture — A broad look at how pop culture shapes identity and community, anchored by standout costumes and artifacts.
• Beats + Rhymes: A Collective Narrative of Hip-Hop — Hip-hop's history retold through community voices and shared curatorial authority.
• Guest Curator Program — An annual program spotlighting emerging curators; the 2026 edition is Eco-Blockbusters: Environmentalism in Cinema.

Important Information: Customers purchasing Washington Resident tickets must provide a valid ID with proof of residence upon arrival. Failure to provide proof will require payment of the non-resident rate.