Battlestar Galactica Organized by EMP, the exhibition features three stunning, full-size prop spaceships, iconic costumes, new exhibition films, music and other props from the original and re-imagined series. |
Northwest Passage Northwest Passage traces the development of the Northwest music scene, from its beginnings as a small, isolated community to its status during the grunge years as the center of the rock universe. |
Fantastic Voyages Take off on a journey of discovery! |
Homeworld Where adventures into the unknown begin and end. Explore the basic building blocks of science fiction—its big ideas, its relationship to culture and science and the qualities that make it unique. |
Brave New Worlds How should we live and what are the consequences of the choices we make? |
Reflections: The Mary Wilson Supreme Legacy Collection June 11-September 6, 2010 EMP|SFM is proud to present Reflections: The Mary Wilson Supreme Legacy Collection, organized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. |
Jimi's Legacy 1970-2010 40 years after his death, Jimi Hendrix's legacy shines eternally bright — its power to move us pulls not only from what he achieved in the short time he was in the public eye, but also that unfulfilled sense of what he had yet to accomplish. |
Taking Aim: Unforgettable Rock 'n' Roll Photographs February 6 - May 23, 2010 A dynamic new exhibition that showcases some of the most memorable photography in the history of popular music. |
Gelatine Lux November 21, 2009 - April 11, 2010 EMP|SFM is proud to present an otherworldly exhibition by noted Italian glass artist Maria Grazia Rosin. |
Jim Henson's Fantastic World May 23-August 16, 2009 A rare peek into the imagination and creative genius of this multitalented innovator and creator of Kermit the Frog, Big Bird and other beloved characters. |
Spaced Out: The Final Frontier in Album Covers August 15, 2009 - January 3, 2010 Organized by EMP, the exhibition presents 117 space-age themed record album covers released between the 1940s and 1969. |
Tribute to Michael Jackson A memorial to the King of Pop, showcasing the sequined jacket and silver glove he wore when he debuted his "moonwalk." |
American Letterpress: The Art of Hatch Show Print October 11, 2008- July 19, 2009 The exhibition highlights the uniquely American entertainment posters produced by one of the nation's oldest printing shops—Nashville, Tennessee's Hatch Show Print. |
Robots: A Designer's Collection of Miniature Mechanical Marvels May 16, 2008 - April 19, 2009 An assemblage of one-of-a-kind toy robots, collected by noted designer Tom Geismar. |
American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music Oct. 13, 2007 - Sept. 7, 2008 The first interpretive museum exhibition to tell the story of the profound influence and impact of Latinos in American popular music. |
Innersphere: Sculptural Works by Rik Allen Nov. 17, 2007 - April 27, 2008 In his most recent work, Washington artist Rik Allen reveals his life-long fascination with science fiction themes and futuristic imagery. |
Message to Love: Remembering and Reclaiming Jimi Hendrix Jan. 26, 2008 - April 6, 2008 Phase one of an exhibition centered on Hendrix’s guitar sound and its continued resonance; featuring two iconic artifacts, gallery walls will be a blank slate for visitors to write comments and reflections. |
Yes Yes Y'all: The First Decade of Hip-Hop June 18, 2005 - January 6, 2008 The exhibition Yes Yes Y’all takes you back to the very beginning of hip-hop. |
Disney: The Music Behind the Magic Nov. 4, 2006 - Sept. 9, 2007 Nearly everyone is aware of the influence of Disney animation and theme parks, but few realize that music is the foundation of the studio’s success. |
Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television June 16, 2007 - Sept. 30, 2007 Costumes from Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica and many more of the most popular films and television shows of all time. |
Jimi Hendrix Closed August 6, 2007, the Jimi Hendrix exhibition was filled with rare objects illustrating both the personal and superstar aspects of the guitar hero. |
Alien Encounters Sept. 10, 2006 - Oct. 30, 2007 Thirty-three original paintings demonstrate how artists have envisioned alien beings over the past 70 years in magazine and book cover art. |
The Art of Modern Rock The companion exhibition to the best-selling book Art of Modern Rock: The Poster Explosion. |
Bob Dylan's American Journey, 1956-1966 Few figures in the history of American popular music have reached the status of Bob Dylan. |
Annie Leibovitz Renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz's American Music; an exhibition of more than sixty portraits. |
Beatlemania! Through rare memorabilia, examples of commercial excess, and quirky expressions of fan creativity, this exhibition demonstrates the power music has to impact individual lives. |
Bruce Springsteen One of the most beloved and respected artists in American popular music, Bruce Springsteen created many of his most powerful songs about characters on the move—and often on the run. |
Disco: A Decade of Saturday Nights Disco was more than an innocent craze; it was an influential musical trend that still touches dance floors around the world. |
KISS Since storming onto the rock music scene in 1974, KISS has been one of the most successful bands in history. During their 1976 four-night stand in Tokyo, Japan, KISS broke attendance records formerly held by the Beatles. |
Milestones Spanning the 1940s to the 1990s, a series of interconnected exhibitions celebrating diverse expressions of creativity and the independent spirit of rock 'n' roll. |
Off the Charts An up-front view into the red-carpeted world of today’s preeminent pop musicians, Off the Charts: Pop in Progress features some of the brightest stars in pop music today, including Britney Spears, Dashboard Confessional, and 50 Cent. |
Artist To Icon Forty-eight rarely seen black-and-white photographs of Elvis Presley, the Beatles and Bob Dylan before they became rock 'n' roll legends. |
Paper Scissors ROCK An exhibition exploring the last 25 years of music-related poster art from the Pacific Northwest. |
Songcraft The songwriting process broken down into seven distinct sections, with related interactives. |
Steven Jesse Bernstein More Noise Please includes the work of many of the Northwest's most accomplished photographers, artists, designers, illustrators, and filmmakers. A narrative introduction will acquaint viewers with various aspects of Bernstein's work. |
Sweet Home Chicago Part of a series of events to raise awareness of the blues and its contribution to American culture and music worldwide. |
Costumes from the Vault Costumes and clothing from a selection of musicians, superheroes and science fiction stars—a whimsical journey into the wardrobes of the wild. |