Museum Highlights
Visiting the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is like taking a peek into your favorite musician's closet.
Not only does our permanent collection contain thousands of one-of-a-kind items--ranging from musical instruments and song lyrics to quirky stage props and colorful costumes--but we're also always borrowing cool memorabilia and artifacts from artists and collectors for our ongoing and temporary exhibits.
In addition to these items, the Rock Hall's exhibits feature film, video, interactive kiosks, reading material and, of course, plenty of music. Below, read up on some of the things you can expect to experience when you visit.
The Garage
It's your turn to play inside The Garage, where you can get a hands-on feel for instruments from beginners to those ready to create a band and rock in the Jam Space.
Hall of Fame
Level 3 Hall of Fame honors each Inductee and takes visitors to the newest Inductee Class spotlight exhibit as well as the Power of Rock Theater Experience.
The Power of Rock Experience
Step into our new Power of Rock theater and an adrenaline-fueled show that captures the excitement of a Rock Hall induction night.
Legends of Rock
Walk through artifacts from artists’ lives: handwritten drafts of hit singles, instruments used in concert and strangely enough, more than one rocker’s personalized pinball machine.
British Invasion
Besides boasting a massive collection of Beatles memorabilia, the British Invasion exhibit spotlights other acts of the swinging '60s.
Cities and Sounds
Motown in Detroit, New York's punk scene, Seattle grunge bands--learn all about the cities and movements that changed music.
Kick Out the Jams
Find out how the Midwest (and Cleveland specifically) grew into a rock & roll hotspot.
Right Here, Right Now
Discover how modern bands from the Arctic Monkeys to Taylor Swift are shaping rock & roll's future.
Backstage Stories Exhibit Retrospective
You're with the band inside this exhibit spotlighting the crews that travel during artist tours.
Don't Knock the Rock: Exhibit Retrospective
A Frank Zappa quote in the exhibit that reads, "Rock music was never written for, or performed for, conservative tastes."
Roots of Rock: Retrospective
The indisputable origins of Rock - the story told and heard from the beginning.
On the Air Exhibit Retrospective
An exploration of radio and disc jockeys that shaped our love of rock.
Elvis Exhibit Retrospective
In partnership with Graceland, a collection of Elvis items and video interviews discussing the King's lasting impact.
Rapper's Delight Retrospective
Rapper’s Delight, an exhibit on the history of hip-hop, is more than a monument to rappers past: it’s a peek into the future.
