Do you live in the Seattle area? Or plan to visit very soon? Your opportunity to see the tidy display of Robin Hobb artifacts at the MoPop Museum in the Seattle Center is ending soon.
MoPop is our museum of popular culture in Seattle. In addition to my objects on display, there is a large area devoted to rock musician heroes of Seattle (Jimi Hendrix!) an area devoted to horror movies (perfect for this Halloween season) and a well confined and sleeping dragon. The architecture of the building is remarkable, designed to resemble a melted guitar. No, really.
Other displays include artifacts from Christopher Paolini, a 'scream' booth where you can practice your best horror movie screen, SF treasures such as the Alien Queen and Captain Kirk's chair, and well, other things I probably haven't discovered yet. The Sky Church is an immense screen where you might see music videos playing. There is a lovely cafe if you become hungry, rooms where you can try out an instrument . . . so much! Current exhibitions incllude Asian Comics, Indie Games, African American Music, Women in HipHop, the Science Fiction Hall of Fame . . . I'm sure if you visit you will find something to fascinate.
It's also adjacent to the Space Needle, The Pacific Science Center and the terminal of the Seattle Monorail. So, from there, you can hop right down to Seattle's famous Pike Place Market.
I've been a member since MoPop opened as the EMP or Experience Music. Due to travel distance and traffic, I only get up there perhaps twice a year, but I consider my membership worth every penny.
Go for a visit. Sign up for a membership. My display closes December 2, 2025 and I can't wait to see what will replace it!