Experience Music Project
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 770-2700
- Cross Street:
- 6TH Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon, Wed-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri-Sun 10am-6pm
Editorial Review for Experience Music Project – by Don Rauf
The Appeal
The Frank Gehry-designed building may be stealing some thunder from the nearby Space Needle, but a rock-and-roll shrine deserves an outrageous look. Inside, you'll find an all-ages crowd, many playing--or learning to play--guitars, keyboards and drums in the Sound Lab. Museumgoers can record a mini-CD live, and the less musically inclined can karaoke to pre-programmed tracks.
The Experience
More Hendrix history than you can shake a burning guitar at is on display in a newly expanded exhibit, featuring clothes, gear, film clips and memorabilia from his Seattle youth. To learn more about other local legends, stroll through the Northwest Passage, which covers everything from "Louie, Louie" to Nirvana to more current notables. For guitar aficionados, there's a gallery whose offerings range from a 1770s Italian instrument to beautiful Les Pauls, Gibsons and Fenders.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyAt $19.95 per entry, this is not a cheap day out. Check out group discounts and annual passes offering unlimited admission, from $35 for students to $100 for a family.
When to GoPlanning a visit to EMP's Liquid Lounge? It's wise to call ahead or check online to see if either is closed for a private event.
Know Before You GoThe EMP shares its building with the Science Fiction Experience, filled with flying saucers, robots, aliens and more.
User Reviews for Experience Music Project
03/27/2007 Posted by sione
The EMP had such a buzz about it prior to and for a short while after it was built. Paul Allen's great concept and Frank Gehry's "visionary" architectural design had people talking about what a project this was going to develop into. Well, it developed into an expensive museum that I'd say hardly justifies the admissions fees. I'm a musician who was VERY interested in the whole idea during the creation of it. Once I finally did visit, I was very underwhelmed at the material inside. There is a decent amount of showcases and information inside, but it just feels like it is lacking. The electronic "walking tourguide" that you carry with you is pretty interesting but all in all, it just doesn't seem up to par. The interactive hands-on area where you can play instruments and such was probably the most interesting part and we definitely spent the majority of our time "jamming" in the rooms together. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this as a must-see unless visitors just wanted to check out museums/music or didn't know what to do around town. I haven't been inside of the Sci-Fi area that's been added to the EMP.
Pros: Interesting if you are into music
Cons: Not that interesting, even if you are into music. Seems expensive for what's there. Near Parking is pay-lots.
02/22/2007 Posted by paul02
Emp is excellent, as a starving artist it allowed me to feel more connected to Jimi and I swear I felt his spirit the day I played there... To hear a sample of Beethovens Moonlight Sonata on Guitar go to cdbaby /cd/maditalian Happy listening!
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