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Museum · Cleveland, Ohio
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
A rock museum in an I. M. Pei glass pyramid on the shore of Lake Erie, with instruments, stage outfits and handwritten lyrics.
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About Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened in 1995 in a glass-and-concrete building designed by I. M. Pei, featuring a glass pyramid facing Lake Erie. Cleveland won the museum because it was the city where radio host Alan Freed helped popularize the term rock and roll and where the 1952 Moondog Coronation Ball took place, considered one of the first major rock shows.
The multi-level exhibits display guitars, stage costumes, lyric manuscripts and artifacts from artists such as Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, the Beatles, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan and Prince. There are theater rooms with concert films, areas to try instruments and the Hall of Fame gallery with inductees’ signatures.
Temporary exhibitions focus on specific genres and artists. Outside, the lakeside plaza offers views of the harbor and the stadium.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Three to four hours.
Best time
On weekdays, early, when there are fewer lines; it's also a good option on rainy or cold days.
How to get there
At North Coast Harbor, on the lakeside, about 1 km from downtown, walkable or by light rail.
Tip
Buy a timed-entry ticket on the website. Start on the lower floors, where most of the collection is located.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
How long does a visit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame take?
Three to four hours to see the main exhibitions.
Why is the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland?
Because disc jockey Alan Freed helped popularize the term rock and roll in the city, where one of the first major rock concerts took place in 1952.
Where is the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame located?
At Cleveland’s harbor on the shore of Lake Erie, near downtown.