Rock and Roll Hall of FameCity/Region: Cleveland
The term 'rock and roll' was coined by
Cleveland DJ Alan Freed in the early 1950s, and it is partly for this reason that Cleveland won the fiercely contested honor of becoming home to the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Designed by I M Pei as an 'echo of the energy of rock and roll', the glass and porcelain pyramid-shaped structure is a celebration of the American institution of rock music in honor of those who have had an influential role on modern music. With a permanent collection drawing from the most impressive and iconic
rock and roll artifacts and a wide-ranging roster of on-going and temporary exhibits, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to exploring the past, present and future of the music. The Museum augments its own massive collection of thousands of artifacts with items on loan from artists and collectors from around the world. It includes exhibits dedicated to the museum's choice of all-time top artists, including
Elvis Presley, the
Beatles,
U2 and the
Rolling Stones. As one of the state's top attractions, it gets particularly crowded on weekends and advance booking is required.
Address: 1 Key Plaza, 751 Erieside Avenue
Phone Number: (216) 781 7625
Website: www.rockhall.com
Transport: Waterfront Rapid transit from Public Square to North Coast Harbour Station
Hours: Daily 10am to 5.30pm (until 9pm on Wednesdays); in summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) the museum is also open until 9pm on Saturdays
Admission: $20 (adults), $11 (children aged 9-12). Concessions available
Great Lakes Science CenterCity/Region: Cleveland
Located on the lakefront, the glass facade of the
Great Lakes Science Center makes it a perfect match to the adjacent glass pyramid-shaped structure of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It is one of the largest science museums in the country with 375 exciting interactive exhibits that explain subjects such as planet earth, meteorology, sports, music, environment and technology through hands-on examples. The new Great Lakes Environment exhibition focuses specifically on the Great Lakes region. It also contains the region's only OMNIMAX Theater.
Address: 601 Erieside Avenue
Phone Number: (216) 694 2000
Email Address: info@glsc.org
Website: www.glsc.org
Transport: Rapid transit from Public Square to North Coast Harbour Station
Hours: Daily 9.30am to 5.30pm (closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)
Admission: Exhibits: $8.95 (adults), $6.95 (children); OMNIMAX: $8.95 (adults), $6.95 (children); exhibits and OMNIMAX: $12.95 (adults), $8.95 (children). Other concessions are available
