Description:
If any one thing is most responsible for Cleveland's rebirth, this glass-and-porcelain pyramid is it. Designed by I. M. Pei, this temple to rock music is a high-concept, multimedia collection of exhibits, archives, and films that tell the story of rock from its bluesy roots through its post-grunge days. Fun for all ages, the museum offers the coolest collection of pop-culture memorabilia around. For an electrifying experience, check out the Jimi Hendrix Surround Sound Theater and Exhibit, where fans can revel in jaw-dropping videotaped performances and then peruse the legend's guitars, costumes, handwritten lyrics, and watercolor landscapes. The museum will remain open through a planned renovation set to begin in 2009. That's the same year that the venue will take back the televised Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame induction awards ceremony from New York City. Cleveland will then host the live show every 3 years.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 216 781 7625
- fax: +1 216 515 1500
- send email
Address:
- 1100 Rock 'n' Roll Blvd
- Downtown
- Cleveland, OH 44114
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DowntownHours:
- Daily 10am-5:30pm (Wed until 9pm, extended evening hours Memorial Day to Labor Day Sat 10am-9pm)
Strenuousness:
- Easy
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