Don’t Miss the Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame

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The Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMP/SFM) are growing ever more popular with residents and visitors to Seattle. Located in the same center, you get admission to both divergent museums for the price of one. It is a great deal, and there are always tons of fun things to see and do.

 The Experience Music Project has exhibits that show the history of music (everything from jazz to country and rock to hip-hop are showcased) and the direction in which it is headed. Music lovers are sure to have a great time perusing some of the incredible exhibits here.

 The Guitar Gallery details the history of the guitar beginning in 1770, how it changed over the years, as well as how it finally became electric. Bass guitars are also featured, though not as prominently. You can see the work of some of the great guitar makers in history, including Gibson, Les Paul, and Fender.

 Another popular exhibit is Jimi Hendrix: An Evolution of Sound, which traces how this influential guitar player and songwriter helped to shape American music. You will also want to check out the Sound Lab where you can play with drums and turntables, as well as visit some of the soundproof rooms and learn some other instruments. You can even record yourself in the Jam Studio.

 The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame has just as much to offer. The Fantastic Voyages section of the museum contains eight exhibits that cover several different areas of science fiction, including Spacedock (where popular sci-fi spaceships are docked), The Armory (a collection of different weapons from sci-fi), and Science Fiction Characters (displays some of the most popular heroes and villains the universe has ever seen.

 Another area of the museum, Fantastic Worlds, examines the different types of societies that science fiction writers believe we may inhabit in the future. There are ultra modern cities, utopias, dystopias, and apocalyptic worlds to explore. Don’t forget to see the Hall of Fame as well, which pays respects to such great science fiction writers as Ray Bradbury, Rod Sterling, and Gene Roddenberry.

 There are so many things to see and do at the EMP/SFM that you will probably have to come back at least two or three times. In addition to all of the permanent exhibits, they constantly add new, fun things for their visitors to see and do.  Because this attraction is a multiple day event, you'll want to find a nice hotel to rest at and you'll find several options at HotelsCombined.com.