Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Cleveland, OH 44114-1022
Phone: (216) 781-7625
- Cross Street:
- East Lakeside Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon-Tue, Thu-Sun 10am-5:30pm, Wed 10am-9pm
Editorial Review for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum – by Lori Noernberg
The Scene
Sleek I.M. Pei architecture overlooking Lake Erie showcases several lifetimes of rock-and-roll goodies. The six-story gem holds hundreds of rare treasures, including rock legends' family photos, Jim Morrison's letters to his mom, Janis Joplin's 1965 Porsche and the suit Elvis wore on the "Ed Sullivan Show." Revisit the Summer of Love with classic concert film footage, experience the psychedelic era, or just admire George Clinton's wardrobe.
The Collection
Built for music lovers of any age, the museum explores individual artists' careers, as well as the history, culture, and political and social influences of music. One popular video features a minister destroying dozens of LPs of what he claimed was "Satan's music." Candid photos of musical legends grace the gallery walls. The top floor holds the single largest Elvis exhibition outside of Memphis, featuring artifacts such as Presley's crayon box, draft card, Army uniform and Gibson J-200 guitar.
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User Reviews for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
10/04/2002 Posted by rshields41
Lots of Clothing, lots of expense, and amazingly boring for a museum dedicated to the history of Rock & Roll! It's not really worth the money. Go on one of the rare free days if you go at all.
Pros: Films on Rock History, Good Parking
Cons: Overpriced, Unlively Displays
09/25/2002 Posted by tamarawoodward
I was surprised how much fun I had here, because I've heard mixed reviews freom people. But all the exhibits were great, and we spent a few hours looking at everything. I suggest taking some out-of-town visitors. Also, they have student and AAA discounts, and a small restaurant upstairs. There was a cool band playing in the lobby while we were there, and the whole top floor was a special John Lennon exhibit (including hand-written songs, letters, drawings, etc...)
Pros: Fun, Interesting, Large Building
Schedule
| 07/07/2008 | ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM |
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| 12:00 am |
