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                                                 VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
                                                 Practical Information
                                                 325 5th Ave N. Map 1 C4. Tel
                                                 (206) 770-2700. Open Memorial
                                                 Day–Labor Day: 10am–7pm daily;
                                                 Labor Day– Memorial Day: 10am–
                                                 5pm daily. Closed Thanksgiving,
                                                 Dec 25. & ^ 7 9 = 0
                                                 ∑ empmuseum.org
                                                 Transport
                                                  Seattle Center. @ 3, 4, 16.
                                       . On Stage
                               Be a rock star, even if you’ve
                            never played an instrument! On
                               Stage transports you to the
                              center stage of a large arena,
                           complete with smoke, lights, and a
                         virtual audience of screaming fans. To
                     add to the experience, visitors can watch your
                         performance live on closed-circuit TV.


            Level Three

                                        . Guitar Gallery
                                In this gallery, famous guitars are
                                 on display, including one that
                                belonged to Eddie van Halen.




                                Exhibitions, such as Infinite Worlds of
                                Science Fiction, Fantasy and Can’t Look Away,
                                take visitors through the sci-fi universe, from
                                Bram Stoker’s Dracula to Back to the Future.
                                The implications of new technology are
                                explored and fantastic worlds created.
                                                   Key
                                                      Hendrix
                                                      On Stage
                                                      Sound Lab
                                                      Demo Lab
                                                      We Are 12: The Seattle Seahawks
             Level Two, Main Level                   and the Road to Victory
                                                      JBL Theatre
                                                      Learning Labs
                                                      Nirvana: Talking Punk to
                                                     the Masses
                                                      EMP store
       Museum Guide                                   Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction,
       EMP has three levels. The main   . Roots and Branches  Fantasy and Can’t Look Away
                                                     exhibitions
       galleries and exhibits are on   This sculpture offers a dynamic,      Sky Church
       Levels Two and Three. The lower   interactive, and historical journey
       level offers a theater for lectures,   into the origins and evolution       Special exhibits gallery
       films, and classes; the Learning   of American popular music. An      Guitar Gallery
       Labs; and a restaurant that   audiovisual tour explores American      Roots and Branches
       serves regional American cuisine.  musical roots and influences.     Non-exhibition space




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