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Museum of Pop CulturevsPacific Science Center
Museum of Pop Culture and Pacific Science Center are both highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Museum of Pop Culture ranks significantly higher than Pacific Science Center. Museum of Pop Culture comes in at 92 with positive reviews from 7 sources like Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Museum of Pop Culture
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Concierge
Not For Tourists
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
On the Grid
National Geographic
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325 5th Avenue N, Seattle Center, Seattle, WA 98109
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Fodor's "Seattle's most controversial architectural statement is the 140,000-square-foot complex designed by architect Frank Gehry." Full review
Concierge "This multicolored blobular building, a 140,000-square-foot rock-and-roll museum designed by Frank Gehry, is home to the world's largest collection of Jimi Hendrix memorabilia."
Not For Tourists "A billionaire's rock memorabilia collection and a public eyesore."
Travel + Leisure "This museum was born as the Experience Music Project, a grand statement by local billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, who wanted a monument to rock and roll." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Pays tribute to the ever-changing dynamic of rock'n'roll with a variety of interactive exhibits." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Frank Gehry-designed exterior, made of multicolored aluminum and stainless steel shingles, seems to capture and freeze sound waves, mid-flight." Full review
On the Grid "So much is offered in one space, it’s hard to know where to begin." Full review
National Geographic "Monumental rock-and-roll museum housed with the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame in Frank Gehry’s curvaceous building...mix your own record or have a jam session in the interactive Sound Lab. " Full review
Where "The EMP Museum is now MoPOP Museum of Popular Culture." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction. " Full review
Pacific Science Center Fodor's
Lonely Planet Not For Tourists Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine On the Grid Where Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
200 Second Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
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Fodor's "If you have kids, the Pacific Science Center is a must-visit." Full review
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Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This interactive museum of science and industry once housed the science pavilion of the World’s Fair." Full review
Not For Tourists "You're never too old for a Floyd or Zeppelin laser show."
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Featuring a domed overhead screen, six "surround-sound" speakers and reclining seats, this theater offers a changing series of movies that generally celebrate the wilderness, whales and other natural subjects." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Laser and IMAX theaters enhance the wealth of learning centers." Full review
Afar Magazine "Another one of the buildings created for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, the Pacific Science Center has a midcentury-space-age vintage-futuristic look from the outside." Full review
On the Grid "Butterfly sanctuary. Laser dome. IMAX Film Center. Dinosaurs. Space exhibits. Live animals and bugs. Do we need to say more?" Full review
Where "This Seattle favorite makes science exciting with innovative, hands-on exhibits, a tropical butterfly house, two giant-screened IMAX theaters and a Laser Dome." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Just like the works themselves, the exhibits here are always inspired and fascinating." Full review
Frommer's "Older kids will love the interactive exhibits, such as the new “What is Reality” which explores what tech innovators are up to today...for younger children there’s the crawl-and-climb area" Full review
