EMP Museum changes name to Museum of Pop Culture
Nov 15, 2016, 1:31 PM
The EMP Museum will now be called the Museum of Pop Culture. (KIRO 7)
(KIRO 7)
The EMP Museum, at Seattle Center, is changing its name to the Museum of Pop Culture, or MoPOP.
The museum, initially named “Experience Music Project,” opened in June of 2000. The title included the word “experience” as a nod to the legacy of Jimi Hendrix, whose exhibit remains a cornerstone of the museum.
Museum officials told KIRO 7 that while the Northwest music scene is still central to the museum’s purpose, they have also expanded their focus to bring in exhibits featuring science fiction, video games, and fashion.
At 5 p.m., KIRO 7 will take you inside the museum to look at what will remain, and what types of exhibits one can expect in the future.
The Seattle Times reported that the 2017-18 lineup includes artifacts and photographs associated with Jim Henson, David Bowie and cartoonist Rube Goldberg.
