Museum of Pop Culture Map and Brochure (2025 – 2021)
Built around Frank Gehry’s rippling metallic shell beside Seattle Center, the Museum of Pop Culture unfolds like a guitar mid-solo—curves, tunnels, and sudden open atriums. A Museum of Pop Culture map keeps you oriented as you wind through exhibits on music, sci-fi, gaming, and film. It’s especially handy for finding elevators between galleries, spotting café or merch stops, and timing your visit to sound labs or theater shows.
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Years Active
- 2000 – Present
- Official Site
- Official Museum of Pop Culture Site
Expect crowd bottlenecks near the guitar sculpture and the exit bridge after special exhibits. Blink and you might hear a Nirvana riff echoing through the halls.
Museum of Pop Culture Map 2025
In 2025, the Museum of Pop Culture will undergo several key updates. From January to May, the Culture Kitchen will be closed for renovations. On March 7, the Asian Comics Exhibition will open, followed by the Never Turn Back Exhibition on May 23.
The museum will celebrate its 25th anniversary on June 21, marked later in the year by the return of the Icons of Pop Culture Gala on October 23, honoring its milestone year.
Printable Museum of Pop Culture Map 2025 PDF
MoPOP Map 2024
Printable MoPOP PDF Map 2024
MoPOP Map 2023
MoPOP Map 2022
MoPOP Map 2021
FAQ
Is the Museum of Pop Culture worth it?
The Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle is widely considered worth visiting for fans of music, film, and sci‑fi. Reviews from 2025 highlight its extensive exhibits on Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix, fantasy, horror, and interactive displays that engage visitors for 2–3 hours. However, some find the $31–$37 ticket price steep and the appeal limited if you’re not particularly interested in pop culture themes from the 1990s–2000s.
How long does it take to walk through the Museum of Pop Culture?
A typical visit to the Museum of Pop Culture takes around 2 to 3 hours. Some visitors spend less time if focused on select exhibits, while others may stay longer to explore interactive areas and temporary installations.
What is the Museum of Pop Culture famous for?
The Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle is famous for its music, science fiction, and fantasy exhibits. Highlights include displays dedicated to Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam, along with movie artifacts from Star Wars, The Terminator, and The Lord of the Rings. It’s also celebrated for its striking Frank Gehry architecture and interactive experiences like the Sound Lab and Indie Game Revolution.
Is the EMP still in Seattle?
Yes, the EMP is still in Seattle but is now called the Museum of Pop Culture, or MoPOP. The museum changed its name from Experience Music Project (EMP) to MoPOP in November 2016 to reflect its broader focus beyond music. It remains in the same Frank Gehry–designed building at Seattle Center near the Space Needle.
