Science Fiction Museum & Hall of Fame in Seattle, WA is more than just what the name describes. Inside of this educational building is the Experience Music Project (EMP), which opened in 2000. The EMP is dedicated to learning about how different music was created as well as its origin. With interactive exhibits, the audience is able to interpret the true essence and meaning behind the many kinds of music like jazz, country, rock 'n' roll, gospel, etc. It also helps to show the impact that rock music has had on punk and hip-hop. On display are many kinds of rare memorabilia and artifacts designed to show the stories behind the musician's history.
Although the first opening was the EMP in 2000, the Science Fiction Museum (SFM) was added in 2004. The building, designed by Frank O. Gehry, is 140,000 square feet in size and has had more than 3.7 million tourists and visitors.
The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame is a large museum dedicated to teach about the ideas that go into the making of science fiction. Their many exhibits help the audience to question, interpret and appreciate science fiction. The museum also is a means of paying respect to many professionals in science fiction like publishers, artists, filmmakers and writers.
They have traveling exhibits, permanent exhibits and featured exhibits, which come and go. One of the permanent exhibits is "Sound and Vision: Artists Tell Their Stories", which is like an interview with a famous artist. This exhibit integrates both the Science Fiction Museum and the Experience Music Program.
Bob Dylan's American Journey is one of the museum's traveling exhibits, which depicts his entire life and contribution to the cultural world.
