Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a striking glass-and-steel monument to the genre that redefined global culture. Opened in 1995 on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland was chosen for this iconic shrine because it was here that disc jockey Alan Freed first popularized the term "rock and roll" in the early 1950s. Designed by the legendary architect I.M. Pei, the building is a masterpiece of geometric rebellion; its soaring glass pyramid and cantilevered wings were intended to echo the explosive energy of a power chord and the jagged movement of a guitar neck. The scenery is a fusion of industrial strength and natural vastness. The museum’s transparent facade reflects the ever-changing moods of Lake Erie, while its sharp angles contrast against the soft, grey-blue horizon. At night, the pyramid glows from within like a crystalline lantern, casting long, shimmering reflections across the harbor. The sprawling "Record Player" plaza at its base serves as a public stage where the lake breeze carries the persistent rhythm of the city. To the literary mind, the Hall is a cathedral of echoes. It is a place where the ephemeral—a scream, a riff, a moment of defiance—is granted physical permanence. Walking through its neon-lit halls, one feels the "ghosts of the counterculture" vibrating within the glass cases. It is a poignant reminder that while the artists may age and the vinyl may warp, the rebellious spirit of rock and roll remains an eternal, structural part of the human experience.

An amazing museum! The exhibits are well laid out and organized. The museum map helps. The second floor garage is so much fun. My husband really enjoyed jamming with the garage band and I loved banging on the drums in the enclosed drum room. The staff is really nice & helpful. It was easy to find our way around and we had lots of time to explore everything. This was definitely a highlight of our trip to Cleveland.

What an incredible experience! As someone that has always loved music, I could have spent all day in here. There are so many different exhibits and stuff to do. I rarely stay that occupied, but the hours passed quickly. So many incredible artists were highlighted. We were a little disappointed that there wasn't more showing the harder rock icons or classic Southern rock artists. There was only a guitar from Gary Rossington instead of anything about Lynyrd Skynyrd as a whole. Nothing on CCR or many others. Perhaps it all rotates out and I can go back once it changes out. But it was still so cool! Definitely a good family day!

Am I glad I went? Yes. Would I go back? Probably not. I found the set up of the whole building awkward. Problematic. Everyone kept running into one another. Lots of wasted space and floors with little to see on them. There was not nearly enough memorabilia to constitute the admission price. I didn’t see anything with The Who or Led Zeppelin. They advertise Pink Floyd the Wall and the was just part of a stage prop and nothing else. They did have a shirt from Gram Parsons with that was impressive seeing he lost most of his stuff. And I loved seeing the last awning for CBGB’s. I feel like it should be showcased somewhere more important. But if we get down to the nitty gritty I can go to Orlando/Tampa and hit the Hard Rock casino/hotel and cafe and see just as much if not more. We didn’t even go up to the top for because it was all Bon Jovi. I’ll pass on the trash.

This place is obviously a landmark of the city, and there's a ton to see. Lots of artifacts, although the layout if objects and the design of the museum is a bit overwhelming to the senses. The rotating exhibits are nice, and the gift shop has a bunch of great items related to the collection. I think the curation is a little odd (like, what constitutes "rock & roll" anymore with some of what they highlight here), but the museum is still a good time and has lots of history. The location by the water is beautiful, and it's a place everyone should visit once.

Crossed this off my Bucket List on 10.13.2025. All genres of music are represented here as well as the cities that influenced various types of music. There are not enough words to describe how Awesome and captivating this is and how it immerses you in the music. The Elvis, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Bon Jovi displays were Spectacular, and the exhibit dedicated to 1984 was Outstanding! The actual Hall of Fame walls showcasing the musicians and bands displayed the legends and several unique entries. Highly recommend to any music fan and anyone visiting Cleveland. Definitely can't wait to revisit when I am in Ohio again.

Something for everyone here. The Music of SNL exhibit brought back fond memories of my favorite show growing up. Also the small 1984 was fun to explore. My teenagers enjoyed the experience as well as adults in our group.

When you enter the museum the first exhibit is SNL 50 years of music. It's beautifully done and entertaining. We could spend the entire day just wandering the museum. The snack bar is cold sandwiches, salads and such. It was the only disappointment. There are a couple of nice places nearby for lunch though. Loved the experience. We will definitely return.

Great museum! Women who Rock exhibit was exceptional. SNL 50 anniversary was a lot of fun.

there were lots of guitars from all the greats and people's pants too which my wife liked but made me uneasy-her liking the pants that is-one demerit for the pants. am I being too stubborn about the pants?

Definitely worth visiting if you're in Cleveland and highly recommend the $65 combo pass if you intend to do both the rock and roll hall of fame and pro football hall of fame. It'll save you $10+ Location: downtown and easily walkable if you're staying at a downtown hotel Highlights: 1) SNL exhibit has a ton of artifacts from the show and a fake stage to take a picture of. Hope this can be made permanent 2) Michael Jackson's thriller jacket and white glove 3) jam area where you can play instruments and rock out and create your own band stickers We stayed for 2.5 hours and left since we got hungry

I basically grew up with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of my backdrop, and every time I come back I remember why it's such a gem. Music has always been a big part of my life. I write, I play, I live it, so walking through here feels like a personal connection to the artists and the history that shaped everything we hear today. The Hall isn't just about looking at artifacts (though the guitars, outfits, and handwritten lyrics are incredible). They've done a great job making it an experience. You can catch short films and little video stories about the artists that bring their journeys to life in a way that hits different than just reading a plaque. The energy is also unreal, you'll hear accents from all over the world because people travel just to check this place off their list, and that speaks to how universal rock and roll really is. It's wild to see fans from everywhere standing shoulder to shoulder, geeking out over the same music. The merch shop is stacked with everything from classic tees to unique souvenirs you won't find anywhere else. Prices range, but I've always found something cool to take home (even if it's just a pin or patch). Overall, the Rock Hall is an experience for anyone who has even a hint of love for music. If you grew up here like me, it's part of your DNA. If you're visiting Cleveland for the first time, it's a must.

We went for the second time to check out the SNL exhibit (which was great) and ate at the RRHOF cafe for the first time and were pleasantly surprised with the quality and price of the food. I ordered buffalo ranch cauliflower and a sausage and egg muffin, and my husband ordered the cheesesteak hoagie (which was huge). For a museum food option, it was a good value for the quality of the food- and a quick bite before diving into the exhibits for the next 4 hours.

We had not been in years and were excited to visit again. Many of the exhibits had been updated since we last visited which was great. We also reached out in advance for an accommodation for someone in our group which was handled beautifully. They also have a cafe on the first floor where you can grab food or drinks so we started our visit with a mimosa. Really enjoyed our time in the exhibits and look forward to visiting again in the future.

I've had the R&R HOF on my to-visit list for a long time, say 15-20 years. We never really envisioned visiting Cleveland until another event brought us into the area, so visiting was a no brainer. Overall, I'm thrilled that I got to visit. Seeing a museum that exhibits and celebrates a vast array of music was a terrific experience. From that perspective along, this place if 5/5 stars. You're probably not going to find another museum in the world the exhibits music so well. I enjoyed the different ways they exhibited the history of music. From videos, to images, to instruments, memorabilia and a lot of live performance events, the R&R HOF has a billion-dollar collection for your viewing pleasure. Music appreciation is as unique as a fingerprint in my opinion, which makes this museum so unique. While one artist's exhibit might not be your piece of cake, another might be the band that you loved the most. No matter how much you like each musician, it's still a great experience to see, read and learn about their past, and their contribution to music as a whole. I would highly encourage all visitors to absolutely ensure that they don't miss the short video presentation on one of the top floors. It's only about 15 minutes long, and eye/ear/sensory AWESOME. You'll also want to make sure to hit the 'garage' area that allows you to play instruments under the tutelage of a performer on video. Yet another unique way to interact with music itself. I'm not much of a gift shop kind of guy, but theirs should not be missed. I only picked up a pin and sticker, but they have some really cool stuff in here, and something for everyone. About the only drawback of note, and this is not a complaint in the slightest...it did feel like some big musicians had very small presences here. But I realize that with so many people to celebrate, that they have a tough task to find room for all of them. I highly encourage anyone of MUSIC appreciation to visit. This museum isn't just about Rock & Roll. It's a many-faceted celebration of music as a whole. Many, many CHEERS!

What an amazing day at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Well worth it, for sure. My wife and I spent over 5 hours at the HOF. We really wanted to take our time and I'm so glad we did. There is so much musical history here, and it triggered a ton of nostalgic memories for me. There are so many multimedia exhibits to enjoy! This was definitely a well enjoyed multi-sensory experience. If you are planning to visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I would recommend you NOT do too much research before you go. I had no idea what to expect before I went and I'm really glad I did it that way. Definitely buy your ticket in advance if you can. We had a 10:30 a.m. entry time and we walked in at 10:10, no problem. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The special exhibits change frequently, but all of the exhibits are really well done. Make sure you visit all 6 floors, and don't miss the "Power of Rock" movie on the 4th Floor. Oh, and save 30 minutes to thoroughly enjoy the Gift Shop!

We took a road trip and this was one of our bucket list stops. Thrilled that it exceeded our expectations! We spent 5 + hours exploring all the levels, watching the short films and really reading the notes next to every display. This place is well done for the true rock and roll fans. I'm not going to share all the great things we saw and heard so as not to ruin your experience, but one thing that disappointed us was the Fleetwood Mac exhibit was being dismantled to move so we didn't get to see it nor the Tom Petty exhibit. It's a bummer but that's how it goes. The gift shop is nice and there's a wide variety of shirts, hats, mugs, clothes, books, and other souvenirs. This was a great experience and we are SO glad we came!

This was our 2nd visit after about a 35 year gap. The Hall has added so many more exhibits . I learned so many things. It's a beautiful venue.The employees were very helpful. Don't miss the shoe!

I was in town for work. I have a meeting next-door. I had roughly 2 hours to run through the rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame and check it out. I had a good time. There was a lot of great things to see. Even though I went through quickly, I was able to see most of what I wanted to. Great displays. It's seven floors. But the bottom floor has most of the memorabilia. I didn't get to attend any of the shows cause I had limited time. But we did see a live band playing. It was very cool. I was surprised that Bon Jovi had an entire floor dedicated to them. Don't get me wrong, I like Bon Jovi. But an entire floor? I'm not sure why. But it was a great day. I would go back again.

Very busy in a week day morning. Security was outside due to construction. I was able to get a street spot for a few hours, but otherwise I'm not sure how parking currently is working. Once inside everything seemed fine. There is a new SNL/Saturday Night Live exhibit that was cool to see.

This review pertains to just one visit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. I've been to the Rock Hall several times and overall, it gets four stars. On this visit, I was disappointed with the Rock Hall's Springsteen Fan Weekend. Outside of the normal Springsteen artifacts, there wasn't much else dedicated to The Boss. They were supposed to have a Springsteen playlist on loop, and they didn't even do that. The Rock Hall has a lot of music memorabilia from artists big and small. It's a fun way to spend an afternoon, especially if you love music. As I said, overall, the Rock Hall gets four stars for its large collection of music memorabilia, but this visit came up short. I was there for Springsteen Fan Weekend but could hardly tell they were doing anything at all to promote The Boss.

I had a good time at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, and I'm glad I tacked an extra day onto my work trip so I could visit. If you like live music, there is tons that will be interesting. I also viewed it as a cool multi-generational stop since there are big exhibits about the history of music and historically significant bands like the Beatles, and then there were more current things like Taylor Swift for younger folks. Here are a few things to know: 1) They recommend purchasing advance tickets, and your tickets are for a specific time. I bought a ticket for 10 a.m., when they open for the day, and would really recommend that. It was a Thursday. I was into the building early, found street parking a block away and was in and out before the big crowds hit. 2) Bring a fully charged cell phone or a battery bank. Tons and tons of things to take pictures of. 3) It's six stories tall. Bring your walking shoes. I was in and out in about two and a half hours, but I was going at a breakneck speed. I would say it is easy to take 3-4 hours to do the whole place from bottom to top. The gift shop is also massive so allot some time to shop. Things I didn't like: -It's a bit hard to navigate. Like many times I would find myself backtracking or walking in circles because there's one up escalator and one down and they're not clearly marked. -They have a lot of staff dedicated to kind of sitting at key intersections to prevent people from going into areas they shouldn't -There was obviously no thought given to people taking pictures. Everything is understandably behind glass, but there are also bright TV monitors everywhere, so sometimes it's really hard to get a good photo of something without glare or shadows in your shot. -The entrance is not very well organized. You have to kind of guess about going through the security line. It could be much better organized or have clearer signage telling people what to do. My favorite things: The Pink Floyd stage set from The Wall (amazing), the 1984 exhibit, because that was my childhood music, the Phish hot dog hanging in the atrium. If I'm being honest, I came here for the hot dog. And I would like to suggest that they move the little placard about it because most people walk right by and go "what's with the big ugly hot dog?"

I was displeased with the sticker dispenser. It's the one where you put in your email address, then name your band, then choose your design, then modify, etc. It's time consuming. Then we have to wait 15 min. Why? Because the machine screen said to be patient, it takes time. Ok, N.P. AFTER WAITING A FULL 15 minutes, an employee told the large crowd that the machine had been broken for awhile, in fact, all week. What??? Why make us wait? Why can't you put a sign up advising us peeps so we don't have to stand & wait. This was a tremendous waste of my time and I was very unhappy. I suspect they didn't put up a sign because they wanted to capture your email address, which they did. Everyone there was displeased. Everyone. I had limited time there on my organized tour, and in essence had it taken away from me. It's literally many days later & I'm still disappointed. I wrote an email to them...crickets, no reply.

The venue was cool, but since we were in a time crunch tour, the employees stole our time. I was getting the decals made from the decal Machine, and we had a large group gathering at round waiting for them. Two young employees were there screwing around and told us we would have to wait. It was a Sat & they said they are trying to reach the person who was off who knew the machine. Then after 15 minutes, a female employee came up and announced that the machines have been broken all week and aren't working. Well, duh... can't you put up a sign to that effect? We did enjoy the R n R show.

Really happy I checked out this museum while in Cleveland! They sure do advertise the heck out of it at the airport! Anyway, certain nights the museum is open late, which is great. 100% took advantage of that. It's 6 floors. You'll spend the most time on the bottom floor, which is really cool and very extensive. Everything from Elvis, to the Beatles to this 1984 dedicated room. If you're into music, you definitely need to make a stop here. There's a feeling of nostalgia when you're here. All the music and memorabilia brings you back to that time period (for me anyway). You can spend anywhere from 40 minutes to over two hours here. It really depends if you like to read the information posted and use the QR codes they post for more information. Even if you're not a museum person, you'll enjoy it. They play music throughout the entire museum and it's really cool to step back in time with some of the exhibits they have!

Bucket-list Yelp location visited...CHECK! One of the things I love about Yelp is the ability to virtually experience the locations visited by my friends, and then bookmark a few of these locations for my own visits in the future. On my Yelp account I have one bookmark folder titled "bucket list," and this folder includes several uniquely special places I plan to visit in the near future. One of these locations was here at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, in Cleveland, Ohio. Admittedly, I have been wanting to visit this location for over two decades, and I'm so happy I was finally able to come here for my first time during the end of last summer. Since I was visiting the Cleveland area, I took advantage of this trip by budgeting one entire day to visit this museum. Anyone who knows me knows that I love museums and historical locations, and when visiting any of these locations I need to fully experience every detail. For this reason, I knew I would need one entire day to experience the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. I enjoyed every minute while I was here too! The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is located in the heart of Cleveland, and it currently has six floors containing several items of interest from numerous musicians. Displays for these artists include several items, with some including their clothing used on stage and musical items used while they performed. Some displays also include their hand-written lyrics of their hit songs and other personal items. All this makes the museum visitor feel a closer connection into the personal and professional lives of the musicians they have listened to for years. For me personally, I greatly enjoyed spending a little time at each of the displays since I have a wide range of musical interests and I have experienced well over one hundred concerts so far. Along with this review I have attached ten of my photos and five of my videos I took during my visit, which will give you a small taste of what you can experience here. I have also posted even more photos and videos outside of this review for this location. I'm sure all of these will just fuel your desire to come here as well. Be sure to add this location to YOUR bucket list!

I've been wanting to visit the Rock Hall for years, and today was finally the day! I purchased 11:30 a.m. tickets for us, in advance, and after going through their little security check, we were admitted about 15 minutes early. We spent the first two hours on Level 0, which is where the lion's share of the memorabilia is displayed. I just wanted to look at everything! Really enjoyed the SNL room, especially the big screen with snippets of music from the show. I was so pleased to see that there is a display showcasing Sinead O'Connor's infamous visit to the SNL stage in 1992; they have all but one of the pieces of her torn picture of the pope, taped back together, along with the candles she blew out on stage. We went to the little theater to see the Jonathan Demme short film, The Power of Rock, which was fantastic. There were some guys performing in the garage on Level 2, which drew a crowd and was really fun to watch. Voted for a few neglected bands to be inducted next year on Level 3, stared googly-eyed at the Ponk. Floyd's The Wall replica on Level 4, visited the legends on Level 5, and banged my head with Bon Jovi on Level 6. I had just the BEST time! The store is huge and sells all kinds of fun stuff, including many, many different t-shirts, but be forewarned that the prices are jaw-dropping. $45 for a cotton t-shirt?! (I couldn't bring myself to do it.) Parking tip: Don't spend a ton of money on the garages or lots unless you have to because metered parking on the street is super cheap. Go early and grab one of those spots. Long live rock, y'all!

Visited with family last weekend. Some advice: get your tickets online in advance. Some ticket types (ex: Cle resident or NEO resident rates) aren't offered in person. If you need to buy a ticket, they don't accept cash. That's because you have to buy all tickets at a simple kiosk. This didn't bother me (thankfully I'd planned ahead). My family thought it was a little ridiculous and had a mild complaint about the whole cashless thing. Our intention was to see the current special exhibits but we ended up seeing everything! It took a few hours. I was pleassantly surprised by how much there was to see. Supposedly they're going to keep expanding. When we left later in the day, a musician (not sure who it was) had been starting a soundcheck on the outdoor stage. If I hadn't been with people from out of town who had other plans, I probably would've stayed for a few minutes and checked it out. The objects that most interested me personally were the handwritten song lyrics, handwritten letters, guitars/past guitars of musicians, and clothing/past clothing of musicians. I remember turning a corner in the women-focused special exhibit and coming face to face with a dress that Taylor Momsen (of The Pretty Reckless) had worn on the Going to Hell tour. I actually got to see her on that very same tour (Cbus stop), I even remember how the dress looked when it was on her because I got there early and therefor stood very close to the stage. It was something to look up at! All of those memories came rushing back. All in all, it was a very good time and I'd go back soon. They don't seem to have a lot of staff but we had a brief interaction with the woman putting our wristbands on and she seemed great! She got my group pointed in the right direction and we really appreciated her help. One last thing: be mindful of the parking. I don't think the Rock Hall is responsible for the parking lot nearest them (right by the water) but it was kind of a pain to extend the parking from my phone because several areas of the Rock Hall had no cell service. No public wi-fi either. By the time I finally got my phone to work, the parking had been expired... for all of one minute. And I kept gettting error messages like "record not found" or "request invalid." Maybe the tech being utilized here could be more user friendly? Oh well, lesson learned! Next time I will over-estimate instead of under-estimate.

Oh, how this place reminds me so much of my childhood and my parent's childhood to the music we loved jammin' to. It's crazy to see the history into the revolution of music from the 80s to present day: sucha beautiful form of self expression through outfit designs, lyrics and music (much of which influenced our perception of the world today). If I brought my car, I probably would have brought home some new records! Def worth visiting if you're in the area.

The RRHOF sucks! Johnny Winter, Todd Rundgren, King Crimson, Bob Welch not in the HOF, but Madonna, OutKast and numerous rappers are in. Rap and Madonna are not rock and roll. It's like putting Metallica in the country music hall of fame. Doesn't make sense. I can't help but think that the nominations are made by 12 year old girls. It's a joke and a shame!

This is a museum of eclectic music memorabilia. If you enjoyed the Hard Rock Cafe from the late 90s, then you might enjoy this place as well. The layout of the museum is really well done, with access to all floors by way of escalators or elevators. You begin on the lowest level, one floor below where you enter. The ground floor has most of the exhibits and the "cool things" to see that are advertised- Michael Jackson's "Thriller" jacket and some clothes worn by the Mamas and the Papas from the 60/70s. The main exhibit is also located here. I saw the SNL 50's years exhibit. It was well done and my favorite part of the museum. On the 3rd floor, you can vote on the next RR HOF inductee as well as read about the process of how one becomes an inductee here. The 4th floor has Pink Floyd's Wall. The gift shop-on the first floor where you enter- is massive. There are ample restrooms, benches, and water fountains throughout the museum. The cafe offers beer, wine, spirits, and n/a drinks as well as some cafe style food like pizza. The museum stays open until 9pm On Thursdays throughout the summer. Otherwise, they close at 5pm. I can say I've been there and seen it!

Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame... more like Rock 'n Roll Hall of 'Who Even Decides This Stuff'.... You walk in thinking you'd get a tribute to legends, icons, the very heartbeat of music history, but instead, you get a shrine to industry politics and baffling omissions. There are more snubbed artists/bands than actual inductees worthy of applauding. I mean, at this rate, even my shower vocal album would qualify for my hall of fame worthiness. What a joke. I mean, may as well call it the Hall of Shame.

Incredible place and definitely a bit overwhelming. We spent five hours there and could have stayed longer. If you like music from the 50s to the 09s, this place is amazing. The one thing I was surprised about is you listen to music either out loud or in wired handsets at particular points. They really need to update this like other museums to wireless individual headsets. Makes for a more pleasant visit. Pro tip: bring ear plugs! Great visit!!

Came here for a conference. We had wrist bands for the evening part of the event. I got yelled at by the hired security for the event, the R&R HOF staff behind the bar didn't want to ask me not to take any pictures themselves. Instead they had some hired security yell at me loudly and rudely; asking why I was taking pictures. I said because I was at the event for a conference. Not surprising the hired staff here are all rude as can be. The front door security to the hired security for the event. They are worried of pictures because they feel it is intellectual property. Give me a The food is all the worst possible options for a $400-$500 event. Bread, fried ravioli, chicken, sausage and peppers, pulled pork, beef, corn bread, Caesar, spinach salad. I would rather eat Taco Bell or Fazoli fast food than the refuse they are feeding us. Unreal. The sausage and peppers and cheesecake were okay, pulled pork and the Caesar and spinach salad were so-so, everything else wasn't so good. The guided tour or self guided tour part was better than their service and meal portion. R&R HOF. Better part of this was place is all of the music playing during your visit.

Our 1st time visiting here. We weren't expecting 5 floors of different things to see. For the big kid in everyone, the "Garage" floor let's you jam to guitars or drums. So kick ass! I especially loved the 20min video in the theater that showcased Prince at the end, bcuz he is the ultimate artist!! The Cafe they have here is also pretty decent. My chicken Naan sandwich had alot of meat on it, really good. All in all, as a music lover, this was definitely the place to hang.on a cold day. Please give yourselves time, I was there for 3.5hrs! #musicislife

Brought my 11 years old here with my hubby for a short family weekend before we leave to Toronto, Canada and it was such a great time! We spent easily 4 hours inside. From all the fun display of all the Rock and Roll histories, to playing a music instrument, singing with live musician crews, videos of musical hall of famers, free pin ball machines and stickers you can create all you want, we had an absolute best time and my son thought got to learn a but about Rock and Roll! What's not to love?

The 1st exhibit you go through was hip hop! I loved it! I wish it were bigger! I've been dying to go here for years. My family live throughout Ohio. I was in Lorain & decided to stop in Cleveland before my drive back to Connecticut. I was a little bummed food trucks featured on shows were no longer there in the front. There's exhibits where you get to learn how to play instruments(think piano,guitar,drums,etc.) & make your own beats. You get to see numerous artists artifacts(their clothing,instruments,cars,footwear,song lyrics,etc.). It was sooo cool! Overall,such a great experience! I took so many photos, I wish I could post all of them!

Very cool place! Who doesn't like some kind of music. I couldn't stop singing and dancing the whole time there. The place is overwhelming. There are so many things to read and discover. My fav sections were the women of rock and 1984. I loved seeing the outfits work by these stars. I also thought the notes the artist used to write there songs were interesting. Some were scribbles and cross-outs and doodles in the margins and some looked like a well written poem. So cool. While I have no talent for playing an instrument, I had a blast pretending I could play an electric guitar, a bass, keyboards, and drums. I could not get my feet pounding out different rhythms for the life of me. How do they do it! I thought the beat station was cool as well. We spent about 3 hours here and went through all the exhibits at some pace. You could easily spend more time here reading and listening to more. We parked in the science museum parking ramp which was a short walk to the HOF. Staff was great as I left my phone at a station, someone turned it in, and they walked it back to me. Great afternoon.

Let's ROCK!!! I've been wanting to come here for a couple of decades. Today it was worth the wait. We toured the whole place from top to bottom in about three hours. We got there a few minutes before they opened at 10 AM and it wasn't super crowded and we also found parking very close by. One could probably spend a day or two here. There is a lot to see and read if you wanted to go through the place thoroughly, but we didn't have time on our agenda to spend the whole day. I would've loved it if we did. I would also like to take a Viking cruise on Lake Erie. They had a 50 years of hip-hop exhibit on the ground floor, as well as a bunch of the early influencers in rock 'n' roll all the way through some of the masters, like Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles. As you went higher in the building, the music continued to get newer for the most part. The second floor was mostly a participation area. The third floor had all the inductees on plaques and a great movie about the induction experience. The fourth and fifth floors went through more of rocks, history, and the folks that were inducted at the Rock Hall. The sixth floor was dedicated to a special exhibit for Bon Jovi. It was pretty special. On the day we were there the guy who plays Puddles Pity Party was there and we saw him out of costume. A nice bonus.

So freaking cool! I got to go to an evening event here so it wasn't packed and plenty of space to see and do everything. There's so much to see and I learned some really cool fact! Such a beautiful facility with something for everyone. Highly recommend!

Very sloppily put together, each exhibit over powers the next one. For example as you try to listen to the Elvis video, there 2 other videos behind you that are too loud to ignore, it just creates noise. Too much noise to truly experience the music.

I have been wanting to come here for years. I finally made it today. What an experience this was! There are so many great exhibits on display with so many great legendary rock 'n' roll artist plus R&B and hip-hop. There's even a great view of the water.

I feel like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is kind of hard to review and rate. If you are really into music history especially the 60s to the early 80s, then you will love it. If you have younger people with you, they are not going to have the inherent nostalgia to a lot of the memorabilia. While the building itself is very cool, it kindof sets up odd with a lot of wasted space and I could very well be wrong but it feels a little like the building and the exhibits were built 30 plus years ago and could use more touching up. I know it is a Hall of Fame so inherently it is not going to have as much newer music, but it feels like it almost stops in 1995. That all being said, it is a really unique place and has a lot of cool parts. If you are into music history, you could spend days in there. The garage band level on the 2nd or 3rd floor is very cool and interactive. They have tons of band/performer costumes and tons of guitars. I wouldn't say that it is a destination to come to Cleveland to see on its own (unless you are really into music), but it is definitely a place to check out when you are in Cleveland.

Poorly designed floor plan. The flow of people was terrible and I would not visit a second time. There were many areas that were so crowded that we skipped the exhibits just to get through. I am sure if you were one of the first in when it opened it could be enjoyable. Lots to see if you don't mind being bumped, nudged, pushed and people walking between you and your party while trying to have some resemblance of a conversation.

Induction Ceremony weekend and what a blast for our first visit to the Hall of Fame. We came for Foreigner. But enjoyed most of the inductees and all the displays inside. So much to see and do. Loved the level 2 interactive sections. Must be great if you know music or how to play anything. I got on the drums not knowing what I am doing and still had fun. Just some amazing things to see. Thought it might have been bigger and it will be soon and construction all around.

At first I was annoyed by the cost of admission. The first floor seemed chaotic and I felt overwhelmed. Then we went up to the second floor where the interactive exhibits were and I felt like I got my money's worth!! First, there are the practice/jam space. Then there is the live band that you can jump in and play/sing along. That was such an epic fun experience!!! Finally, the top floor where the Bon Jovi exhibit was. Chef kiss!!! My favorite part of the whole place!!

We headed to the Rock and Roll hall of fame a few months back to see the new inductee's. We haven't visited in quite a few years , but are glad we did! We never give ourselves enough time, there were a few areas we would have spent extra time at. Dave Matthews Band is what we went to see but also really enjoyed seeing Ozzie and Cher finally inducted! We saw Mavis Staples play with DMB last year so Loved seeing the Staple Singers display. Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis piano were very cool! It was also cool seeing U2, Eddie Van Halen, Mother Love Bone, Alice In Chains, the Beatles, Joni Hendrix!

No rating. I. Visited from out of town on Oct 29 2025. 75% of the inside was under some kind of remodeling. Many Exhibits were plastic'd off, saws and hammers going off everywhere. Not much to see really. A few guitars, motorcycles etc. NOT worth the entrance fee, I had planned to spend a few hours there, instead was done in 30 min. Might be a fun place without the construction, but waste of time and $ today, and they don't tell you fix upfront on the website if before you enter.

I've been waiting a long time to come here. And we were not disappointed we stayed for almost 5 hours. So much to see. And my sister Sarah got to sing at the end. I liked all the movies and the gift shop. They also have a small cafe. Buy tickets on line before you go. Parking is free on Saturday and Sunday. But paid to park on street. 4 hour parking is cheap around $5. But then we had to move the car. This whole city is just dumb when it comes to parking. Too many signs too many rules. I Get frustrated. But we came..we saw It was cool. Now off to Canada..

I really enjoyed my time here ! I went by myself after a conference but really wish that I was with another person. There are 5 levels of things to look at and see. The first level held the most stuff of memorabilia through out the decades. My favorite part was seeing the Beatles stuff. The second level is more or less some of the same stuff as well as rock band area where people can play instruments . They also have on this level an amazing show that was very cool to watch of some of the musicians part of the hall of fame. The staff was all very nice and kind. And I appreciated their willingness to offer This isn't a place that you would find much to do other than look and watch things which I really like! I think the price should be a little lower but it was nice to go at least once

Came here after Ozzy passed away It was a must see experience with memorabilia from all your favorite bands. The coolest part was the light show they had on the stage in the 3rd floor. The atmosphere was awesome with lots of fans and musicians bonding over works of art!

Great stop for all music lovers. Museum has five levels and something for everyone. Memorabilia, pics, videos, and lots of history. Exhibits for kids and really cool memorabilia. Nice gift shop and of course great music.

We have always wanted to come here and we finally made it. We had a great time, and we stayed from open to an hour before close. Staff are so friendly and two of them were Deadheads which was great because we chatted for a while and they lead me right to where all the Grateful Dead memorabilia was located. Another secret you might no know about me is I'm a big James Brown fan; it was so cool to see all the JB memorabilia and knowing that he was one of the first artists inducted back in 1986 with Robert Johnson, wow what an honor! There are 5 floors to this experience (the sixth is under construction) so its a lot to see. You start on ground zero and work your way up. Ground zero takes you back in time to how how rock began and works it's way to today. The first floor has a food court, a small stage, and the gift shop. Level 2 has a jam area where you can jam out to a song of your choice with the music coordinators from the hall of fame. Nancy's sister sang Pat Benitars Hit me with your best shot and they sounded amazing. Level three has the hall of fame gallery, the 2023 inductees, and the power of rock experience. The power of rock experience is a real treat it's only about 15 minutes long and plays once an hour so make an effort to see it. Then ending brought us to tears. Level 4 has a section dedicated to Pink Floyd's the Wall, Level 5 is dedicated to the legends of rock, and level 6 is closed. We loved all that Rock and Roll Hall of Fame had to offer but wish there was more dedicated to the great bands from the 80's. Honestly Rap and Hip Hop have better representation here than the rock bands from the 80's. We bought our tickets online for $35 each. They offer discounts for students and children (I believe under 12). Once you receive your arm band you can come and go as you please. You cannot walk around with food or drink unless your bottle can be sealed with a cap. You can take photos and videos but no flash photography. You also cannot take photo or video during the power of rock show. I almost forgot to mention there is a great video compilation of Soul Train on a loop at ground zero. Parking is a pain because it's not free. You can get a spot off 9th if you're lucky for about $5 for 4 hours but after that you have to move to the expensive lot at $4 per hour. The whole city of Cleveland is like this even in the places where there is nothing to do, it's no wonder this city is dead. Fortunately they do have the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to keep visitors coming. I would definitely come back but it's one of those things you do every 10 years or when one of your favorite rockers get inducted. It's a great experience I'll never forget and recommend going if you happen to be in the area.

Worth the visit, even if you're not a classic rock and roll. fan. They have things on display for all types of music - rock (obviously), hip hop, rap, blues, country, etc. There is a significant number of artifacts from a huge range of artists illustrating the evolution of rock. The design is extremely cool. Do not rush through the ground floor as each floor after is significantly smaller (it is a pyramid, after all!) The second floor has a lot of interactive pieces from instruments, to pinball machines, to a station where you can create your own band logo. My one and only complaint was the number of people within the museum. I feel that I can complain about traffic because their website repeatedly recommends to book a time ahead of your visit to ensure you will be able to enter. Despite this, we were shoulder to shoulder with people the entire time, making it difficult to navigate and see things at times. It was clear that if there is a limit of people they let in, they don't actually follow it. Aside from this, I highly recommend a visit.

Had a great time and could spend another 3 days here looking at all the cool stuff! Wow

The RNR HOF was very interesting. Their new SNL display is a lot of fun. We enjoyed it as well as the women in music and legends areas. Well worth the trip. Start to finish it took us a little under 3 hours to casually get through everything. My only minor complaint is some of the rooms were a little difficult to manage because of traffic. Some arrows on the floor would help alleviate that.

"Rock and roll music, if you like it, if you feel it, you can't help but move to it. That's what happens to me. I can't help it." - ELVIS PRESLEY I was surprised that the Rock Hall (as they call it) has only been in Cleveland since 1995. Cleveland was eventually chosen as the site due to its place where the phrase "rock and roll" was coined by DJ Alan Freed and his support of the new sound. This impressive pyramid by I M Pei on Lake Erie is strange, maybe the universal shape calls to all of us on a primeval level. Prepare to spend a few hours as you learn about the roots of rock, the pioneers, different cities and their influences, and hundreds of artifacts, clothing, instruments, special exhibits and more. I was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of items, all of it explained by placards in small type, crowded by people. I did have fun though because I was by myself, and I could focus on what I wanted and not be dragged around by someone telling me what I had to see. I liked the Hip Hop exhibit on the ground floor, the new Revolutionary Women in Music exhibit, along with the Cities and Sounds exhibit, and the sections with Elvis, The Beatles. I bypassed the floor where you could play an instrument and jam. I enjoyed the floor with Hall of Fame inductees and voting for 2024. The top two floors were accessed by steep stairs. They were interesting, but the stairs were either close and narrow, or winding. You have to backtrack those same stairs to exit the exhibits. It was a bit of sensory overload for me. The main floor has a small cafe and tables, there is a nice store, and seating by the Pink Floyd Wall and of course in the theaters. I would have liked to revisit some exhibits that I sped through but that will have to wait for some future time.