A psychedelic eruption of form inspired by smashed guitars and sci-fi dreams.
Museum in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Featured in Frank Gehry's definitive monograph, Building Art: Life and Work of Frank Gehry.
Visitor Guide
Take the Monorail from Westlake Center; it passes directly through the building's heart.
From the observation deck of the Space Needle looking down at the colorful roofscape.
Daily 10am-5pm. Tickets $25-$30. Discounts for Washington state residents.
The building's colors were chosen to represent different eras of music, including Jimi Hendrix's 'Electric Ladyland'.
2-3 hours
Design & Structure
Used Gehry Technologies' Digital Project software to rationalize the chaotic, non-repeating forms into buildable components.
Interference-coated stainless steel and painted aluminum that shifts colors as the viewer moves.
The building is a series of six independent structures connected by a unified, flowing skin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Museum of Pop Culture?+
Museum of Pop Culture was designed by Frank Gehry and completed in 2004. It is located in Seattle, United States.
Where is Museum of Pop Culture located?+
Museum of Pop Culture is located in Seattle, United States. Its coordinates are 47.6215°, -122.3486°.
When was Museum of Pop Culture built?+
Museum of Pop Culture was completed in 2004. It was designed by Frank Gehry.
Can I visit Museum of Pop Culture?+
Museum of Pop Culture is a real building in Seattle that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.