Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reviews

It is pricey. $35 a person! They do have military and first responder discount tickets for $30.00. There is no ticket booth. You have to either buy before hand or when you arrive there is a computer screen. For military discount, you just click the discount button and when you show your ticket to enter the facility, show your ID card.

There is no dedicated parking and there is no arrangement with a parking garage – those are outdated websites/posts that say there is a validation or discount. I paid $13 on a Saturday at the Science Center parking garage. Others in our party paid for street parking and was cheaper.

It is a nice experience. I am not sure it was worth $30, but it is an expensive operation. Think of a Hard Rock Café – that is what most of the items are like: fashion clothing worn/guitars/copies of the napkin the song lyrics were written on. But they have it all from the 1950s country music that had a beat to the 1990 rap to the death metal bands.

Food is actually reasonably priced. You see $15 for a salad, but it is a huge restaurant sized salad. And freshly made. The gift shop is a bit pricey as well, but what museum gift shop is not.

This is an easy 4 to 6 hour day. There is so much to see and do. Six floors of exhibits. Take your your time to enjoy it all. So much about the music history. Considering how many people go here it is very clean and well kept. Paid parking was very close. Only thing I didn’t understand was booking tickets online we needed to enter a time. Not sure why. Showed up over an hour early and still got in no problem.

Parking was a bit confusing, a lot of construction going on! Great views, and very clean. Staff was helpful to direct us where to go. Great exhibits, plan a long day because there is so much to read, and watch! They have a food court, entertainment, and a cool gift shop with very nice staff! I would recommend Rock n Roll Hall of fame for a FUN time! 👍

We were a bit surprised by the size of this Hall of Fame! We've been to many and this one, although it had many interactive displays, was quite small and many of our rock heros were missing in the displays although they did appear in the bespoke video. We love seeing costumes and instruments that were used! The building looks like the prism at the Louvre and the open areas a re filled with light. We had a pleasant little lunch before our tour in the cafe and the gift shop has many offerings.

For a baby boomer who grew up with rock and roll, this is a must. It was like reliving my life in music. The entire lower level is devoted to the history of the genre and its antecedents, from blues and gospel through western swing, bluegrass, and country. Exhibits are arranged chronologically, as well as by sub-genre, and by city. Temporary exhibits focus on themes like “revolutionary women of rock.” There are a lot of things in the museum’s collection that can’t be displayed permanently, so they’re rotated. Years ago I saw a collection of John Lennon’s middle school report cards, in which his teachers commented that if he would just apply himself, he might be something. I can’t say that everything in the building appeals to me equally, but we spent more than six hours there today and we’re going back tomorrow to revisit a couple of areas in greater depth. Note that if two people plan to make more than one visit, the annual pass (one person plus guest) is a bargain.

We have been wanting to visit and took advantage of free nights at Hilton. Based on a TA review, we opted to buy a membership which cost less than two daily visits. There was so much to see that we went two days and thoroughly enjoyed it. There are seven levels, and we started on the lowest level. It took us over 2.5 hours to more or less finish that level and move up. I have back issues, so I used a scooter provide at no charge which really helped. My only concern is that it does not go very fast at all (unlike my experience at the zoo the day before. We got as far as the 2d level and decided to call it a day. I bought an umbrella as it was pouring by the time we left. When we returned the next day, we started at the top floor and worked our way down. The top floor was dedicated to Bon Jovi alone and nice. We watched both movies (short) presented, and they were both quite good. One was about Soul Train and brought back memories and lasted about an hour. The other was like being at a concert and it exited to the next floor up. The scooter struggled since there was a bit of an incline.

We're hoping to return before our membership expires a there were several special exhibits that did not open until after we left.

Music fans need to see this. Different rooms and displays for differing tastes. We enjoyed the basement the most. Like the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, the historical displays and stories were more fun than the plaques of inductees.

Give this museum four hours at a brisk pace - two more to really take it all in.

Being in our mid-70s this was one of those places we had always wanted to visit. Unfortunately our time to visit was during the Women's Final Four and the occurrence of the total eclipse. Understandably the place was crowded and a bit difficult to visit. They have a guide one can access through a QR code but alas the internet was not working. There were a number of employees who were extremely helpful in getting us started and answering questions as we progressed through the museum. The exhibits are magical and revive so many memories. We were particularly moved the exhibits of the towns where it all began, each city had a display of memorabilia and a repeating video of the singers from their area. The film about Elvis was enlightening and the stories about how the religious leaders of the time argued that it would destroy our country was quite amusing. It's a must see, but try to go when there are less people in Cleveland on vacation.

We walked through almost all of the exhibits within 3 hours, but it was hard to catch everything, and we left wondering why we didn’t see more of someone we liked, possibly because we just missed it. There were so many items to see, and the traffic was heavy through every exhibit. Would definitely come back during a slower time, and as the exhibits change periodically, it’s a great reason to come back. Loved the views of Lake Erie, too!

This was a really fun stop. We went on a Friday afternoon around 2pm. The museum was not too busy. Loved the exhibits, all the various places you could listen and scroll through music and genres. The films were good too, such a good trip down memory lane.

Waste of time. Overcrowded, incredibly noisy. Very few significant historical objects on display. And the selections for who is in the hall are a joke.

This place is awesome!! Incredible collection of material. Only downside is the ticketing procedure. We had pre-purchased tickets for Saturday 11am. I thought that meant they only allowed a certain amount in at a time. That’s not how it appeared in actuality. It was jam-packed!! Floods of people entering at once. Very congested in the lower level, hot and stuffy as people were fighting for a view of everything. I would go again, but definitely not on a Saturday! We were there for three hours and probably only viewed half of the displays.

It has been 5 to 6 years since we visited here. I was not able to enter the actual date. We went as everyone should see this place. There are personal items from many rock icons both past and present. Things like Bob Marley's hat, John Lennon's organ, Elton John's jump suit and many, many more things. It is on a number of different levels. I found the set up a bit confusing, and happy Hazzard. It appeared that things were not put in cases by group but just sort of put in the cases in any old way. It would have been, at least in my opinion, a better experience, for example, if they put all the Beatles items together and all Elton John items together. It just appeared a bit jumbled. This is only my opinion and take it for what it is worth. Our kids were a bit younger then and were bored until they got to the "what makes music" room. Here they got to play drums, keyboards, guitar etc. this, they thought was great. We were happy they had fun.

Overall, we really enjoyed our visit to the Rock & Roll HOF. They did a great job with the history of rock & roll as well as many exhibits/artifacts from a variety of artists. there were also several activities including jamming with a garage band and playing an instrument. There was a special exhibit on the top floor devoted to Bon Jovi. The Power of Rock show was excellent and is not to be missed! They also had a really awesome gift shop! It was definitely crowded at times - especially on the lower level, and you often have to wait your turn to view/read the various displays. I would give yourself at least 3 hours to get through the hall. The one huge negative I had was the lack of exhibits from some of the biggest names in Rock & Roll. Nothing from Led Zeppelin, Kiss, Queen and Fleetwood Mac to name a few. They also did not have much from The Who which is ironic considering there is a huge "Long Live Rock" sculpture in front of the museum!!! The hall is huge with many exhibits, and it is possible we missed a few of these but we really took our time exploring so I doubt I missed ALL these artists. Still, it is definitely worth a visit for any music lover.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is definitely worth exploring. There are so many exhibits of all our rockers. They also have a garage where you can play instruments. This has been on my husbands bucket list and not only did we enjoy it, but it exceeded our expectations. A definite must see

Lots of guitars, jackets and shoes. Almost no music. Uninspiring exhibits with very little thought behind distinguishing one singer or band from another. $13 parking for 2.5 hours added insult. $36 admission also rather high priced.

History of rock-give me more! I could have sent 4 days in there! So much to see💜 and listen to. Crowds weren’t that bad for a Saturday either and it is easy to navigate around.

It was really fun , we enjoyed the day. The staff was wonderful and very knowledgeable. We would definitely go again . We were very pleased to see the new inductees displays. I have always been a huge fan of Cher

There are a ton of things to see in the building. I highly recommend taking photos(make sure flash is off). There are 6 floors with the 6th changing often. The food is amazing, and there is a cash converter in the gift shop. If you can find any bands/artists you enjoy, make sure to check for them because there is a ton. A few bands/artists I saw were Metallica, micheal Jackson, Green Day, AC/DC, and Black Sabbath

Wow! This place is incredible. I'm so happy we took the long weekend to come to the area. Loved seeing all the outfits and videos. It's a definite must see!

There are always great new exhibits and ones that I can revisit over and over. Staff is great. They are doing some remodeling so I'm curious what they're doing. A Cleveland Browns game was going to start around the time we were there so the energy was extra exciting 😊

Too popular, we were there on a Tuesday and the museum was packed wall to wall and was not even sold out. Very warm inside. The history of rock section is probably excellent for rock historians, but packed with people. Women of rock videos were good. More modern relics were cool, but kind of random and there were perplexing inclusions - Taylor Swift?? but little or no mention of others, especially non-American acts. The 'Garage' section is lame.

If you listen to music at all, then there will be something here that interests you. The exhibits cover the roots of rock n' roll with artists like Johnny Cash, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Chuck Berry and then move on to rock n roll from different times and places. My favorites were the 1984 exhibit, the Michael Jackson items, and the special Bon Jovi exhibit on the top floor. There will be items from people you've never heard of and there will be some people that you think should be on display who aren't, but it's a really good cross section of rock memorabilia.
Staff was very helpful to us as well. My only complaint was that we were there a few minutes before opening time and security herded us into a waiting area. When they opened, they started with the people who had arrived later, rather than starting with those who had been there first.

We were so happy to be able to see The Beatles exhibit. It has been extended to the end of the year, and was wonderful to see guitars, drums, word lyrics, outfits, but especially the videos of the Beatles working on Let It Be, I've Got a Feeling, and the roof top concert, their last public appearance. I have most of their albums from when I was a girl in the 1960s. The exhibit made me smile the whole seven hours we spent at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The rest of the exhibits were okay (compared to the outstanding Beatles exhibit), but we found that some rock groups we grew up with in the 60s and 70s were underrepresented. I did enjoy seeing Michael Jackson's red Thriller video jacket, though.

It was an incredible experience...so much history and the exhibits are amazing with create media and music. Plus, hands on activities too. The space is open and inviting and brings back many memories for Rock n Roll Fans.

The rock and roll hall of fame was a great place. It covered many genres of music. They also had a wing where one could play instrument. They had vignettes where it was like Mimi rooms and each had a tv showing you how to play the songs on the instruments. They had guitars, drums, piano plus a jam room. There was a sticker machine where you could design your own band name. It was very cool.

Was there for a business reception. The Hall is very interesting, but the exhibits can be overwheming. Lighting on the lower levels is dark, so exhibit placards are hard to read. It is loud and there is not a lot of seating. It is handicapped accessible.

100% disappointed in the visit. Starting at the entry with no option to purchase a ticket from a person. I was in complete shock the museum focused so heavily on every genre of music except Rock. Why have a floor with musical instruments to play? If I wanted to play instruments, I would have visited a music store. I want to see memorabilia and the history of the great Rock Legends. The gift shop was equally disappointing. Overpriced merchandise focused on non-Rock themes.

So many memories from the 60s and 70s. So many amazing artists in this world. Nice to see them honored. Beautiful venue. Would recommend highly.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is spectacular!! There is so much to see. It is amazing to see how rock and roll evolved. We were there for three hours but could have spent more time inside if our schedule allowed.

It’s the cost/benefit ratio that doesn’t work. $45 per ticket? It’s a glorified Hard Rock Cafe. Saw some great artifacts, but the displays were tired. Lighting issues made the details hard to read. The food options were dire. It’s in the process of being expanded, so hopefully the new exhibits will justify the ticket price. Can they get anything from the past decade to display?

The Hall of Fame is filled with several of floors of different displays and experiences fora variety of interests. We really enjoyed the Hip Hop and Women of Rock and Roll sections. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful. We also ate at the cafe and enjoyed our bowls very much.

If crass commercialism is your idea of rock & roll, this is for you. All performance videos are just snippets. Lights & sound blare throughout, with no way to hear the music. Of course, there's an enormous shop full of junk. If your idea of rock & roll is creativity, excitement & power, spend your money on a concert & avoid this silly exhibit.

I’ve lived in Cleveland my entire life and I travel pretty extensively. When I travel and I tell folks I’m from Cleveland, they always—always—ask about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. And I always have to respond by saying that I’ve actually never been there. Well, I’ve finally remedied that by spending an entire afternoon exploring the Rock Hall—it was well worth the 20+ year wait—it rocked.

We took a group, as we had family and friends visiting from northern Michigan. We had kids ranging from ages 10-15, plus adults from 40-75 and what was particularly cool is that there was something for everyone—not a single one of us was bored or uninterested. The older folks in the group loved the first floor, with the exhibits on the history of rock & roll, especially on the earlier years—that was the music they grew up listening too. I think my dad could have spent hours just wandering through that part of the museum alone. I particularly enjoyed the special exhibit on the anniversary of hip hop, as I came of age in the 80s and 90s when hip hop was really breaking through.

We all loved the second-floor garage band where we could jam away like we were rockstars—I think each of us took turns on the drums, the guitars and the keyboards—we were very lucky it wasn’t a crowded day at the museum because we really had a chance to play around and enjoy jamming with each other. Even my dad sat on the couch and played acoustic guitar for probably 20-30 minutes while people watched & listened. Similarly, the kids enjoyed the fourth-floor beat labs, as well, where they could create custom beats.

I particularly enjoyed the special exhibit on the sixth floor on Jon Bonjovi—he’s a favorite of mine and it was Bonjovi heaven up there. I’m glad I got a chance to visit while that exhibit was on display.

We enjoyed the actual hall of fame and finding our favorites—we thought it was cool that you could listen and watch your favorites acceptance speeches. We liked getting to cast our votes for the next class. I think every single one of us would agree that our favorite part of the day was the theater with the video mashup of induction ceremony performances. I could have watched that video on a loop over and over again—I think we all could have. There were just some absolute powerhouse performances. We were all disappointed when it ended.

Overall, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is pretty darn near close to absolute rock & roll perfection. It is incredibly well done—a beautiful blend of history and homage with interactive fun for all ages. It makes me so proud that it’s here in my hometown…Cleveland really does rock!

Our first road trip since my partner retired and this was one of two things he wanted to do.

Bought tickets online for a 10 AM entry, got there an hour early to make sure we could find handicap parking (lucked out…right across from the entrance!), used the ParkMobile app to pay for parking so change wasn’t needed and entered a few minutes before 10

Started at level 0…it does start with hip hop…which is crazy but keep on going! There is a maze of wonderful things to see down there! We spent the majority of time on this level. There are elevators and escalators to help you get around.

Of course, he made the obligatory stop at the gift shop!

We made a special trip to Cleveland to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Parts of it were great. The actual items and the music were fine. The problem was how those items and the music were presented on floor 0 particularly. There wasn’t an obvious traffic pattern. Where do we start? Which direction do we go? How are the items organized? Several of the museum workers were not happy to be there. We had to pry them from their cell phones. And they were unable to answer questions. Next the cacophony of music was very annoying considering the facility was designed about music. I have excellent hearing. The sound quality at each display was poor. The displays were not isolated so multiple displays were being heard at the same time, just a jumbled mess. So between not knowing where to go and not hearing what was being said, sung or played, it wasn’t well done. There were also missing events. Like shouldn’t Woodstock have been a display? Also more history would have been interesting: why Cleveland, who were the guys who started the Hall and why, more about the inductees, etc. Anyway… the best part was the artifacts. There were some amazing items. The floor where you could learn to jam was fun. The pierogies were very yummy. Bon Jovi exhibit was good. The views of Lake Erie were good. I think it would have been fun to do it Disney style, get on a cart on a track, and ride through a larger space slowly with various stops, and have each cart with its own sound system! Overall it was $80 for two tickets, no senior or AAA rates plus $15 for parking plus $30 for the pierogies and one water. I wouldn’t go back, but it was interesting for one time.

Wow! This place will entertain even the most reluctant-to-rock-n-roll visitor. You can sit down to watch short movies throughout the museum. Very hands-on. Kids loved the area where you could produce your own song. I was a bit bummed they didn’t have more Prince stuff. Great gift shop though. Well done overall. Worth the admission price.

It was fun to see the memorabilia of all of the musicians represented. If you have mobility issues they do have scooters & wheelchairs available. We spent 4 hours there.

We spent over 4.5 hours enjoying the history, nostalgia and music. Loved the presentations! The interactive displays were epic.

A new and amazing museum. It has been a very pleasant experience to remember the great rockers of my youth. Today I enjoy them again as soon as I can with their concerts and saved vinyls. I had a great time. I've been missing a few on the list and more information on others, but I guess it's hard to be fair to everyone and you can't cover too much either.
The ability to listen to songs just by zooming in on the audio guide or the same walk around the rooms without pressing numbers, is a great advantage and makes it easier for one to focus on the important

Visited 5/6/24. Being a Country Music fan, I was skeptical. But I enjoyed it. The displays and history brought back a lot of memories. Don’t care for the contemporary drug stuff, but the old stuff was great.

It's so much fun to walk around a museum with your own (Boomer) history on display. There were lots of more recent artists as well, so bring the kids/grandkids. We were singing along with an excellent cover band (sorry, I didn't get their name). On Eclipse Weekend, they featured women artists who had truly defined their genres. We sat in on most of the Pink Floyd/Dark Side of the Moon presentation. For those of us who know the songs but never quite got the lyrics, there were multiple clips of our favorite bands with subtitles! (That was a revelation.) We found the pathways confusing, often going against the flow or backtracking past exhibits we'd already seen. Take time to read the information placards. There is an elevator, but if you can do staircases, you'll get to each floor sooner. It would be tight for wheelchairs, so try to go when it's not crowded. Since you get an all-day wristband, feel free to go outside and buy food from street vendors. Don't worry about the "timed" ticket. We arrived 'way before our ticketed time, and it was no problem, even on a busy weekend.

Over priced! I might have set my expectations too high for the rock and roll hall of fame. I found myself wanting to get to the end of the tour. Memorabilia onsite was neat but not memorable.

Went to RR HOF and loved it. The exhibits were awesome, included instruments, clothes, handwritten lyrics and information about artists. I had fantastic time playing instruments there and I played a couple of guitars and the drums. I know how to play guitar, but this was the first time I got to "bang the drums" -lol. It was neat talking some rock and roll with a couple of the HOF staff at that level. I really loved seeing the Pink Floyd "Wall", that was so cool. The HOF induction plaques were interesting to see which artists got in and the year they were inducted. I also found it interesting to see which members of certain bands were named on the plaque. Enjoyed listening to the music along the way on headphones. Last level was dedicated to Jon Bon Jovi, enjoyed the concert clips in addition to other things displayed. Obviously, there was gift shop which had the standard items for sale that you would expect to see. There is also a cafe available for food and beverage. To full get the most out of your money, plan on spending 2-3 hours there and enjoy!!!

Very interesting museum. We spend a lot of time there. We can try instruments. Music echoes everywhere. You can even eat and drink.

Great experience, really immersive and a full day’s worth of fun for the whole family. Highly recommend. It is chocked full of information but everyone can find their stride and lots of great music to listen to or make.

If you are a fan of rock and roll, this is definitely a must see. 6 floors of memorabilia from John Prine to Jimi Hendrix to the Beatles to Black Sabbath and everyone in between! You could spend hours trying to absorb all the artifacts. When we went, there special exhibit was 50 years of SNL musical artists. The downside was that it was crowded which made it hard at some exhibits to spend a lot of time there, but otherwise, it was really neat to see the outfits, original handwritten lyrics and instruments that the greats have played.

We had a great time! Very interesting information, great collection of history!

Go location with ample parking near by!

The media presentations were well done!

This has been on my bucket list well worth it all kind of instruments and history of so many of the legends that make rock and roll a great visit spent around 5 hours there.

We visited Cleveland on our way through to NC to see family. First on our list was the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This did not disappoint. The displays and history of R&R were exceptional and well put together. You really did a great sense of the history! Must leave at least 3-4 hrs to thoroughly enjoy. I especially loved the top floor and the Bon Jovi presentation.

A group of about 30 coworkers have been in Cleveland for a series of meetings this week and had a group social event here last night.

We had all the upper floors to ourselves including the garage karaoke area.

There were a variety of heavy hor d'oeuvres and an open bar.

A fun evening

I went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with my adult son and his son, my grandson. We all had a fabulous time! Spent 5 hours there, enjoying the displays, information etc. A big hit with us was the Garage, a place where everyone can go and pick up a guitar, bass, drum sticks etc and play away to their hearts content, regardless of talent!! lol. Fun for all!

Tons of cool memorabilia from all types of music. Entire floor of interactive activities. Very large gift shop with wide range of items.
Probably not something I'd take really young kids to but adults of all ages will find things to enjoy.

I entered in solo at a $50.74 charge. I enjoyed the first floor as it had the biggest (yet small) area of any bands for the Beatles. Floors 2-6 were underwhelming. Although there were some okay items.

I just missed the 11:30am show.

I expected more. I certainly would not return and I am a huge rock and roll fan. There were several artists I did not see, possibly due to the quantity of people walking the floors.

T-shirts were starting at $40.00 in the gift shop, so I only bought a few magnets that were at $10.00 each.

So much to see and hear! (Prince and Edy!) We were thrilled to happen to be there on the day of the ground breaking ceremony for new expansion to open in 2026! Looking forward to returning to see the addition.

Great setup for self guided touring. The costume exhibits were fabulous. SNL stage and movie were extremely well done.

The Rock and Roll Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, is a must-visit attraction that showcases rock music's rich history.
Beautiful

Great experience and the entire family had fun. The "Garage" exhibit was my favorite. It allows you to learn & play various instruments (guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, etc.) On that same floor the had free pinball machines with rock band themes. You could also design your own band logo (name, graphics) & print a sticker for free. Lots to see at this museum.

Not what I expected over priced on everything ,design of building limits exhibits I kind of thought they would represent rock music through the years with popular bands and or events through the 40"s to present good luck finding a certain band you may be looking for etc exhibits are just thrown here and there they have a big hip hop rap section as you begin tour don't know how that falls into rock but whatever, basement is exhibits rest of building is chopped up for food court gift shop some broken down pin ball machines and some on hands exhibits you have to remember the building is a pyramid so the higher floors are smaller the very top was a little black room which had a Eddie Van Halen exhibit I drove from mid Michigan with my daughter whom is in mid 20"s she found some Taylor Swift exhibits other than that she was not impressed I found nothing on Queen Kiss Bowie not much from 80"s Beatles was nice other wise would have been completely blah!

Wonderful day out whilst on my Churchill Fellowship travels.
Such interesting displays. We absolutely loved the pinball machines!

The exhibits in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are well done. Ensure you give yourself at least a few hours to tour the museum. There are several videos shown, and I recommend sitting through them all. One of my favorites was the history of American Bandstand, which lasts about 20 minutes and is on a continuous loop. It shows Dick Clark slowly aging as the music clips go by – outstanding. I also enjoyed sitting through the Beatles exhibits, but much of that video I had seen on the “Get Back” series; however, it was still excellent. Micheal Jackson’s “Thriller” jacket is on display but not in a prominent spot. You will have to look for those gems! The location was also surprising. I got lucky with parking and parked outside the Coast Guard gate. I don’t know where the rest of the parking was.

If you had to pick 1 thing to do in Cleveland, then this it!! We spent 6 hrs there and loved every minute ! I had no expectations of the visit . The basement exhibits are amazing. I could have gone back down there after we finished the other floors. Each area was fantastic!

This was a must see for us and it was easy to purchase tickets online. *warning, current construction happening at the building*
The bottom floor was a bit of a challenge to navigate. No clear path to follow to make sure you see everything or not miss a section. And as crowded as it was it made it difficult to walk around.
But the items were great.
The hands on section - you can learn an instrument or play one.
They have stickers that you can make a band logo (the machine did not make any stickers the time we were there).
There was parking near by and walking distance to many things!

Superb, very interactive and wonderfully documented museum.
So interesting that you can spend the day there and even play instruments and record yourself in the studio.
Amazing !
Go for it

This looks like THE attraction in Cleveland but I wud argue that art museum is better but that's just me. I originally was planning for two hours here but wind up spending four hours instead.

It is quite big with five floors with each floor going up getting smaller since this building, after all, is a giant pyramid. Most of their exhibitions are on bottom basement level which makes sense, since this is easily the largest floor and will take some time to go through all the showcases. My fave is the King, Elvis which is easily largest exhibit there.

Second floor are mostly studios where you can try your luck as a musician. I skipped it since I play plenty of guitar at home. Third floor have all their inductees by year which is interesting to see who got inducted each year. This floor also has the Rock n Roll Experience Theater which you should not miss because short film is good but even better is their giant subwoofer which will rattle the floor and seats. Not an experience that you should miss since this is included with the expensive admission.

Fourth floor are more exhibits and final fifth floor is rotating legends exhibit. I got Bon Jovi when I was there so it was eh for me since not much of a Bon Jovi fan.

I decided to eat there since I was hungry and not much restaurants nearby. The food is not the greatest but at least they got Coors Light draft. They have some nice bar area seating overlooking the waters so kinda nice ambiance but too bad the food sucks.

The got a really big gift store as you would imagine but can you believe I didn't see any cool keychains which I like to collect when I'm travelling. A rock n roll museum with zero cool keychains, just ugly ones. Even more surprising is their art museum with no museum keychain that says Cleveland Art Museum, but I digress. So something else I like to collect are cool trucker caps but no kidding, no cool trucker cap at gift store.

But I think their art museum is better deal because admission is free vs fifty bucks for RnR HoF! Most visitors come early so come late to avoid the crowds.

The quantity of pieces they have is incredible. We spend two hours and it was not able to see everything. There are few instruments you can even play. Very nice!

I can’t believe it took me 24 years to get here
It is chock full of memorabilia and great music playing throughout
Some items were just amazing- who knew Keith Richards was so small or was Tom Petty really that big
Didn’t want to leave

We expected it to be more a museum than a rotating exhibition space so we left very disappointed. We thought that there would be displays for the artists in the HOF and were looking forward to seeing the displays for our favorite bands. That's not what it is at all. There are exhibits with artifacts from some artists (many too young for the HOF so not in) that offer no history or background on the artists. It really was a better version of a Hard Rock Cafe. The Women in Rock exhibit was just specialized merch in the gift shop.

The Cleveland Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is so wonderful so much Memorabilia from the Legends of the music world. You could spend all day there if you wanted there are so many things to see. Well worth going & seeing.

A highlight of our time in Cleveland. We got there early and it wasn’t too crowded. So many memories and great memorabilia.

A must see attraction even if you aren’t a big music fan. There are many interactive exhibits and so much on display. There are several small theatres playing video clips of concerts and old shows that are outstanding. A really fun day. Plan to spend at least 5-6 hours there.

I went here one morning when it first opened. It wasn’t very crowded. There are a lot of interesting things to see. It is smaller than I expected. And there is a lack of Led Zeppelin stuff. But it was fun.

Over rated and over priced. Very few exhibits. Lots of plaques. A few guitars, some clothing, but a big disappointment.

A must do for Rock and Roll and Music fans! A sensory overload for anyone.

Be prepared to do battle with parking apps or a kiosk.

A great coverage of the roots of Rock N Roll in Blues and Country music. Then there is the coverage of just about everything else. Several interactive exhibits that were fun - some you couldn't access with all the people.

This has always been on my wishlist, so while staying south in Cuyahoga Falls, it was going to be a day trip visit. Just less than an hour drive, we had a 10 AM admission. We found the bottom floor just a lot to take in. It’s loud and dark, so my wife had an issue with her vertigo. Just so much to absorb. The 1984 exhibit was really cool, reminded us when we lived in W. Germany. The next favorite exhibit was looking over all of the inductees that have taken place since the inception. Overall, we enjoyed the experience.

One can spend hours getting lost in the music. For two adults and a kid, this will cost you over $100. The SNL exhibit was well put together. For a Sunday, not as busy as I thought. Parking was free on the street, so overall, it was a great experience.
The interactive music experience with the instrumentals was cool, and the theaters had great footage.
As a music fan, this is a must-see.

If you are in the Cleveland area, I highly recommend you visit here. This was the best attraction in Cleveland by far. There is a lot of rich, rock and roll material here and it is very interesting if you are a fan of rock. I really liked how there are 6 floors in the hall of fame and each floor has something interesting. The basement level is dedicated to the different bands and performers inducted. There is a floor where you can play the drums, guitar and sign karaoke. There was also a floor dedicated to special exhibits and when I was there, they were showing Bon Jovi. I am personally a big fan of his and I loved it!

It was filled with great items and artifacts. It is smaller than I expected and only takes about 2.5 hours to go through. Go earlier in the day because some of the attractions get closed down for "private events" after hours. Wax figures of the artists would have been a fun addition.

Always wanted to visit and when I got the chance it did not disappoint. Lots to see on 6 levels, allow about 3 to 4 hrs to see it all. Definitely will return every couple of years when new artists are inducted.

What a fun time walking down memory lane. I had read in a review that it was too loud, so i brought earplugs. Never needed them! Music from one display can over ride to the next, but when i wanted to focas on a certain display, I just stood directly in front of the screen. The Beatle section was great with their concert up on the roof! We had a wonderful time. Lots of Pros, and a couple of Cons: Pink Floyd was just a large wall, and where were the Beach Boys? Did we miss them? Anyway, it was a 4 hour walk through including the Dave Clark theatre and Rock and Roll Theatre, which were both amazing! Gift shop is pricey but we bought a few things anyways.

I guess I was expecting something else. Most of the displays are just guitars used and outfits worn by the artists. They have some videos of performances but they're all things you can probably find on YouTube. I'm not a huge music fan so maybe if you are you would appreciate it more. It's a cool place to visit if you're in Cleveland, but I probably wouldn't make a trip just to come here.

The floor 0 exhibits were fantastic. Great atmosphere so many fun things to see. Staff was super helpful. Didn't see it posted that gift shop only takes cards, but it all worked out.

If you are in Cleveland, you absolutely must do the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The building is interesting, the price for entry is absolutely reasonable, there are fun activities inside (like make your own sticker, learn to play a riff on guitar, or learn to play a song on drums, make your own beat, etc... The exhibits are cool. We stayed about 2 hours, and got lunch on site. The food was totally good, and we were happy to sit and listen to the live performer (who was awesome, but I didn't catch his name), and eat our food. We happened to go over Labor Day Weekend, and the Air Show is in town that weekend I guess, and we got the added bonus of getting a great view of the Air Show warmups on the day we went.

One word: GO!! We had the absolute BEST time ever! My grandson is celebrating his 14th birthday and the folks there ran his name across the screen for hours. He was so surprised and happy. The exhibits are amazing and you just want to take pictures of everything! I had a chance to sing with the live band and it was so much fun! Plan to spend at least a couple of hours there (more if you can) so that you can take in everything!

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.

I have to say I really enjoyed visiting this place. The only thing I was a little disappointed about was. There was a little too much pop and rap artists. There wasn't anything from Journey Led Zeppelin (just John Paul Jones bass), KISS. Iron maiden and other war horses of rock music. There was only one display of EVHs guitar on the top floor.
I did like the floor where they had people experience what it's like to play an instrument.
I myself am a musician and enjoy jamming with the house band..
Typical museum where the food and gift shops are overpriced. That is to be expected anywhere.
It was a great time and I recommend it

We had an excellent time , so much to see and so much fun. Took us 5 hours to get through the museum. Definitely recommend and will go back once they finish the updates.

This museum ended up not quite being what I expected, in that "rock & roll" apparently means every type of music other than country and classical. The bottom floor (Level 0) is BY FAR the largest and comprises probably 90% of the exhibits/information. I wish I had known this because I would have spent 2 hours of my 2.5 hours on Level 0, instead of getting to the 1-hour mark and then rushing through, thinking "Oh many, I still have 4 or 5 levels to see." There is an incredible amount of information on Level 0. But once you get above Level 0, there isn't a whole lot.
In terms of rating, our group was split: 2 or 3 of us gave this 5 stars, 2 or 3 of us gave it 4 stars, and 2 or 3 of us gave it 3 stars. I was hoping for a bit more of an "informative museum," instead of an "experiential museum." Yes, I'd recommend it, but it didn't meet my expectations, and I don't feel a need to visit in the future.

This is the second time I visited this place. I'm now firmly convinced it is a nearly total miss on a vital subject. The facility itself seems old and worn compared to many other museums I have visited.
In most exhibits you only get snippets of songs or speeches. Music is not intended to be enjoyed like that. The video resentation on the awards was over wrought and annoyingly loud and over the top. Really the best part was where you could choose an artist and listen to selections. I could have stayed home for that. It's what I recommend you do.

My wife and I visited friends in the Pittsburgh area and we all decided to take a day trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The museum is a beautiful modern building located in Cleveland on Lake Erie. As a Baby Boomer, I was awed by the exhibits to all the greats in rock history. The museum traces the beginnings of rock from the 1950's to the present. You can read about the history, the biographies of the inductees, hear broadcasts and see movies of rock concerts. Musician's collections of clothing, cars instruments and other items are displayed. You can get lost for hours exploring this excellent museum and learn much about your favorite bands. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a must visit.

Not cheap to visit - $35 - but worth it. I hope they have subsidized or special rates at times, because this price excludes local working class people and their families. Billions of dollars were earned by the people featured in this museum. Surely they can spare a few bucks to help those music fans with limited incomes. Most of the displays are on the lowest level, but there are 4 or 5 other levels to see as well. You get a good lesson in the origin of rock and roll music. There are so many groups and individuals here with so much talent that there is only a very limited amount of space for many of them. Nonetheless, there is LOTS to see. There are no washrooms in the lower level display area as far as I could tell, except at the entrance to the exhibits. Light levels are quite low (to preserve the displays, and allow video presentations) and it can get confusing figuring out which way to go. Elvis, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones get a lot of well-deserved space. When I saw the Asher piano and read about the Beatles' masterpieces composed on it, a shiver went down my spine. Maybe I missed it, but Michael Jackson didn't get much display space at all. Yes, he was controversial, but many of the musicians in these displays acted very indiscreetly - we just don't hear much about it.
There are interactive areas for visitors on other levels. This is great for wannabe rock stars. Cafe had good food, but the seating area is pretty basic and boring. Some of the gift items in the shop are very expensive, but if you look around you'll find more reasonable priced items. Have fun!

I highly recommend going to the Rock and Roll H.O.F. It was better than I expected it to be. It's located in a very picturesque part of the city, and the staff was very friendly also. It's so much to see and do there.

I enjoyed it, but as others have said it is crowded making it hard to see all the exhibits and read the info. Would I go back? Probably not.

My dad was always into musics, so I felt I had to go. It was a cool experience for the price. We didn't spend too much time, but it was still a good hour or so to walk through and see all the items and stuff.

We took a day trip here from Pittsburgh and it was perfect. Purchased the tickets online. Parking was super easy. Had a quick bite at the cafe before exploring. Grandma is a huge Elvis fan, so we took our time in this area and she got to see his motorcycle. It took us about 3 hours to enjoy the whole thing. Afterwards, we walked next door to the Mexican restaurant, Nuevo.

Fabulous experience. A bucket list item that was worth the drive from Michigan.

A very nice selection of memorabilia is presented. Bigger for the key artists like Elvis, the Beatles, etc. We were there for over three hours and I'm sure we could have wandered longer.

We went on a Monday and it wasn't too busy. Parking at the Science center lot is a short walk. Downtown Cleveland is fun!

Overpriced and overrated. There are better attractions in Cleveland to spend your time and money. The Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle is much a better R&R experience.

I went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because the locals recommended it. I think it's a place that rock and roll lovers will love.
There were stage costumes by past big stars, including Michael Jackson and Bonjovi, guitars, shoes, sunglasses and accessories, as well as displays of Harley-Davidson and other motorcycles that they actually rode. You can actually try playing guitar piano drums and such. You can also hear the flesh of past stars. But the entrance fee of $40 is a little expensive. Those who love rock and roll are well worth it.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, while famous, large, and full of music history, was not my cup of tea. While I appreciate all the hard work put into this museum, I found it confusing. The general layout wasn't clear and the signage was miniscule.

For the price of $25 pp, I think the museum was well worth it. We were there for 2 1/2 hours and believe we could have explored for a few more hours.

Well worth a visit. We spent 3.5 hours, but could easily have stayed longer. We went on a Monday morning. Parking was easy (street parking right outside for $4) & entrance was seamless with the previously purchased timed entry tickets. Interesting building and attractive location on the lakefront. Most of the must-see exhibits are on the lowest (largest) floor & that's where we spent most of our time. I was particularly interested in the origins of rock and roll, so spent a lot of time in that section, which was well described and represented. Would definitely go back & may even consider becoming a member, even though I live 7 hours away!

I thought the museum was laid out very nicely. It was fun to see the musicians clothing and instruments. Especially liked the Beatles and the piano that Paul and John wrote many of their songs on. So cool!!

Best Hsll of Fame or museum experience we have ever had. Unbelievably good. Highly recommended for another interested in music or pop culture.

Both my wife and I wanted to check out the hall of fame although to be honest my expectations were not very high. We were both very pleasantly surprised and truly enjoyed our visit. The lower floor exhibits are full of memorabilia from all eras and we learned something new about the origins of rock and roll. There is truly something for everyone here and the featured artists are from across the decades. We spent about 2 hours and that was adequate time to see what we wanted to see. One could certainly spend longer as there is quite a bit to see. We would definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area.

We enjoyed our visit to the HOF. We were visiting on memeber appreciation day - though we weren't members. It was quite crowded. Even so, we enjoyed seeing all the exhibits. The Saturday Night Live exhibit was fun to see all the costumes and props. My son and husband enjoyed experimenting with the instruments in the garage area, and I enjoyed the Bon Jovi special exhibit. It is definitely a must-see if you are in Cleveland.

Simultaneously too much stuff and not enough, if that makes sense. So many things I read about and wanted to see -- Brian Wilson's lyrics, Lady Gaga's dress, etc. -- weren't there anymore. And some things I saw were so badly displayed as to be almost overlooked. If I had not known to look for DMC's Addidas I likely wouldn't even have seen them in the case. The Hip Hop exhibit was cool but so poorly lit as to be an insult to the performers involved. There's little Bowie, Elton John, or Aretha in the actual museum. So many, many, many things missing from so many bands.

Unique experience. Friendly staff. Great tunes (duh). Loved the headphones and videos of prior induction ceremonies. Coverage of performers seemed to slight some of Black stars (Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin) and Buddy Holly. But then, hard to please everyone with over 70 years of players and so many styles, Place was full of happy campers

Whether you're a die-hard music fan or just someone who appreciates the power of a great tune, this place is a must-visit. The museum's interactive exhibits, legendary instruments, and iconic costumes make it a rock lover's paradise. You can get lost in the history and culture of rock and roll, from Elvis Presley to The Beatles to Nirvana. However, the one drawback I'd mention is that it can get pretty crowded, especially during weekends and peak tourist seasons. Navigating through the exhibits and having the space to fully immerse yourself in the music history can be a bit challenging. But, if you're willing to groove to the rhythm of the crowd, it's an unforgettable experience for any music enthusiast!

The Hall of Fame was the main reason we drove seven hours to Cleveland. There is a wide array of artifacts from multiple different artists and groups. I was pleasantly surprised to see a pew from the Ryman Auditorium. The Elvis exhibit was done very well, I thought, as was the Rolling Stones. However, the Beales exhibit was underwhelming in comparision to those two. My lover is the biggest Beatles fan I know, so he was particularly interested in this exhibit. However, the sound wasn't amplified like it was for the other two I mentioned above, and he literally had to stand right in front of the screen to hear what was being said. For him, that was a letdown. Overall, though, a great collection of rock and roll music history. We enjoyed some parts of the museum much more than others, but for actual musicians, the areas where you could create music and play instruments was probably more interesting for them. We spent 5 1/2 hours there; I could have left earlier.

The Rick and Roll Hall of Fame truly rocks! Saw the 50 years of Saturday Night Live exhibit. It was fun and engaging with numerous video clips through the years of performances. The highlight was the 1984 exhibit featuring the groundbreaking video, new wave, and techno music that made the 80s memorable. This was my era so it was fun seeing and hearing the soundtrack of my high school and college years! Spent just over 3 hours and felt that was a sufficient amount of time to experience everything.

If you are a fan of music, this is definitely a place to visit while in Cleveland. It has a ton of history on rock and roll but also other kinds of music as well. The museum has 6 floors of exhibits to go through. They had a Bon Jovi display on the sixth floor dedicated entirely to the group. It was amazing to see the vast collection of this museum. It seems like all the great artists have something on display here. The gift shop is worth a visit as well for any souvenirs. I really enjoyed this museum and I would recommend it to anyone. I would plan a few hours to see everything.

I’ve (Hendrik) been waiting to do this for many years..plan Atleast 2 hours or more if you want to see the movie.. lot of walking but well laid out. Went Oct 2025 an they are adding on an addition! Still worth the trip! Loved it and the folks that work there very helpful and knowledgeable!

Scott was a great guide that helped us understand the history and he deserves a raise, i really enjoyed the trip and tour and would definitely recommend
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Bucket list item crossed off and it was great! We were there for 3 hours plus and had I been alone I would have stayed much longer. Lots of things to read and take in but also there is a studio featuring old time Soul Train videos that were very cool. The are many listening stations in the hall that has panels with all of the artist inducted by year. All of the employees were very nice and helpful so don't hesitate to ask them any questions. A tip for anyone disabled that may have trouble riding escalators. There is a elevator on the extreme side of the stage area when you walk in and give your ticket to recieve your lanyard. It is all the way back in the corner and will take your to the top floor to begin your desent to each of the other floors, it is very helpful.

We parked on the street in front of the HOF, my parking meter would not work at all but up at the head of the line of meters toward the entrance is a station that you now pay for parking so don't panic just go on up and pay at the kiosk. I was worried about it until a person walking by told me of the way to pay. The gift shop is pricey but if you want a souviner you want a souviner right?

We weren't sure what to expect, and the museum is excellent. So interactive. You'll want to plan at least 3 hours for your visit. The tickets are a little pricey--but worth it. We ate in the cafe and were pleasantly surprised that the food was so good. Recommend a stop here if you love rock and roll.

I first visited the museum in 2016 with my husband and parents and loved it so much I came back! What brought me back was the Rock Hall’s Half Marathon that started and ended at the Museum, plus I got free admission into the museum. So, my husband and parents trekked through it once again. I remembered certain displays and was so happy to see new displays like the Women in Rock and 1984! I also loved seeing so many hand written lyrics to great songs. I’m a huge fan of Blondie so I was super happy to see a display of the band’s clothing/archives.
If you love music, there is something for everyone here. No genre left behind because music really does bring the people together!

Meh

Might be worth a visit but there was really nothing that made me stop and say, “oh, that’s cool.”. Questionable if it’s worth the $40 price of admission.

It was like walking through a Hard Rock Cafe, but at inflated prices. 😳
The majority of the exhibits were costumes worn by the artists and displays of instruments 🎸. Not worth the price of admission, plus when Hard Rock Cafes were open the exhibits were free to view. In addition, the cost of eating there is through the roof. Parking at the Rock and Roll hall of fame is nonexistent. Merchandise at the store is expensive.

Visited here during our recent trip to Cleveland from Europe.

If you visit Cleveland then you must come here. Has a fun atmosphere from the moment you walk through the doors.

Lots of fun attractions, things to see and look at. Great interactive element.

An excellent shop too and we even grabbed a beer.

Love visiting the Rock Hall of Fame and seeing the new exhibits. They shouls change the name though because their are all genres of music represented,from country to hip hop.

There is a lot of history to learn and see throughout the Hall of Fame. We all had our individual favorites. Seeing some of the guitars brings back a lot of fun memories from rock concerts. Rock on 🤘🏻

The hall of fame lived up to the hype and was worth the price of admission. My wife and our 18 year old son went this past weekend and loved the exhibits. The interactive areas where you could learn a song on guitar and lay down your own beat were fun and engaging. I plan to go again sometime!

I couldn’t say how many times I heard someone close by me exclaim “I didn’t know that!” while we were all looking at the exhibits. Our group of 6 (most of us late 60s/early 70s) spent about 5 hours perusing the many displays across 6 floors and only gave up when we just were overwhelmed. Loved the Beatles/Stones area, and the Legends section was great. I was not as enamored of the big section on SNL, but I’m sure for some that would be a highlight.

My biggest issue was with the lighting which is mostly very subdued, maybe to preserve the artifacts. But it made many descriptions hard for me to read.

We were extremely pleased by the Hall of Fame! We especially loved that it wasn't just a museum with memorabilia on display, although there was plenty, but also full of interactive opportunities including joining a garage band, playing guitars and keyboards, learning how to scratch on a turntable and using a soundboard. The videos and movies are not to be missed - we especially enjoyed the theatre with the best of clips from inductee concerts (we ended with this and would suggest doing so) and the history of rap videos. The gift store is extensive and has something for everyone. We spent about 5 hours and could have spent a few more. If you love music, this is not to be missed.

I don’t go because of the Morgan Wallen concert made it to impossible to get to. Total waste of time and money. Make sure if you want to go check construction issues and what’s going on at the football stadium.

What an amazing place for music lovers. We spent about 3 hours looking at everything. Such nostalgia and treasures to go thru!

I have wanted to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for years. Well finally got the chance and I will say I am disappointed. Too much was spent on Hip Hop and Rap. I am a 60s-70s Rock fan and found very little to really appreciate here of those eras. Ans a whole floor just for Bon Jovi.. I mean hes good but so is Led Zepplin, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Moody Blues just to name a few.
So yes I am glad we went but not interested in going again ever.
Bathrooms were dirty as well.

This was a last second decision. It was well worth it. There are 6 floors, one of which housed the gift shop. The vast majority of your time will be spent on the first floor. There are exhibits detailing how rock came to be, how it melds gospel, the blues, jazz, country, and bluegrass and then how rock leads to hip-hop, rap, grunge and metal. There are exhibits that are strictly viewing and some that are interactive.
One floor houses "the garage" where you can attempt to play a guitar, organ or the drums; then you can listen to others play. The day I went it was a variety of staffers who can play quite well.
There's are exhibit on SoulTrain, Bon Jovi,a short film highlighting some of the more memorable induction moments and, of course, the gallery of stars.
This was an amazing tribute to rock and roll.

I was disappointed in the lack of a Southern Rock section. Seattle, Midwest, LA etc was represented but not the South. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Muscle Shoals, Allman Brothers, .38 Soecial, Tom Petty, Muscle Shoals, Marshall Tucker, Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws and Charlie Daniels to name a few. Skynyrd was represented by 1 guitar (Gary Rossington’s)

Chock-full if you are into the music. Lots of videos of performances of artists from the 50s to present day. Food in the café however was pretty average.

We went here on a Thursday morning as our first major event on our summer road trip. Admission was reasonable, staff was friendly and venue was easy to navigate and a good size. There is one room where you can play guitar, drums or piano but you have to watch a video which I didn't have the patience for. Lots of cool exhibits and music plays throughout the museum. My only gripe was that they did not have on site parking or at least I didn't see it. I had to park in a lot and put in for two hours, so I felt a bit rushed.

Amazing. Incredible. Educational. Soooo much to see!!! Loved every single moment and am planning to go back!!

We thoroughly enjoyed this museum and were very impressed with the quality of the exhibits. We spent about 5 hours but you could probably do it in 2-3. There is so much to see and experience. Just the right amount of memorabilia and interactive displays.

There are many reasons to come here for a visit, but certainly you can't miss it when you are in the area. It is nicely perched on the water so you can make a nice walk before or after visiting. It does get busy so you do have to be prepared to manage some of the crowds. There is so much to see here and depending on how much reading (or listening) you want to do, then you could easily spend a half day or more here. When we went they had a great exhibition on celebrating 50 years of Rap which was very interesting. You really do need to make your reservation ahead of time and plan your day around the trip. You are bound to see all of your favorites as well as miss so much because there is just so much displayed. Overall, I would be back again in a bit after their next switch of exhibits.

Attended the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with my brother as an activity when visiting family Cleveland.
It was a good morning out with some of the newly released displays interesting.
Some of the displays were pretty crowded with items so a bit difficult to follow and fully concentrate on at times.

Wish I had read the TERRIBLE Reviews before going--AGREED, this should be a MUSIC Hall of Fame and not ROCK & ROLL!! Was very disappointed that the first exhibit was RAP(really?!?! that's NOT R&R!) We are 62 and thought we would be experiencing something much different than this museum offered. Realize it is for music across the decades but thought there might be more history and not just recent from 2000-present. I did enjoy the Soul Train theater to reminisce watching this growing up. I liked the Bon Jovi exhibit, not realizing I knew and liked many of the songs. I liked the exhibit that showcased the music that came from each city. I did know going in that it was going to be like Hard Rock Cafe with showcases of different performers clothing, which I did enjoy viewing. But again, just not what I expected for ROCK and ROLL. Where was KISS, Cheap Trick, Journey, Boston and many others. Just so many other genres of music represented in this museum of MUSIC--please rename to properly describe your venue!

It was a short vacation trip for me as I had to be back home within a few days for a wedding. We had been through most of the attraction, but it was hard to navigate and there was not a map or directory to show you where things were or the times of certain shows. There were no directions to elevators, I had elderly parents with me, and we needed elevators. We managed ok. We come up on a place to take a crayon to color signature of stars that had been inducted. But you were only allowed one sheet of paper to do this. And we were told this was not a regular thing they do. I feel like it should be. But I also think you should get as many pieces of paper that you want to copy the signatures that you want. (within reason). During one of the shows we were watching an employee came in, turned the lights on and stopped the movie and told us we had to leave because they had a private party coming in. What? Are you serious? I paid money to come in to watch this and halfway through I was told I had to leave. That is unacceptable. I feel like I need a refund since I was not able to enjoy the experience that I paid for. It was unprofessional to ask people to leave the attraction because "a private party was coming in" when if you have the general public paying to see it. We will not EVER go back. The parking is horrible, and we had to park a few blocks away, even with handicapped plates, not enough parking for handicapped for sure, of course it was pouring down rain coming out, but for $30 we could have purchased an umbrella. The merchandise is so overpriced, and I really wanted a shirt but $35-$60 for a t-shirt was just ridiculous. Do all these people who are inducted really know how much money you make off of them? I do not mind spending money to go someplace or buying merchandise if it is worth it, this was clearly not. That was my first and last trip there.

It is definitely an experience to go here. If you're going with a favorite artist in mind, you might want to research if they have a display here or not PRIOR to going. We were disappointed that several of our favorites had no display or literally one item on display. It is worth visiting at least once though, employees are friendly and helpful. There are many great displays and many things to read and watch that are super cool. We got to the café at the end of the day when it was closing so we didn't get to experience that, but the gift shop has lots and lots of great touristy items! We can say we saw it now and it was a fun day. Give yourself time to look, listen and watch things, this is not an hour visit but pretty much a day experience. Parking is easy, not free though. There is a lot of walking and standing. There is an elevator if you're not up to steps or escalators. It is noisy and ironically the acoustics are bad so if you have a sound sensitive family member they might their own headphones/ear pods to help. Lighting is poor in some spots and overwhelming in others so light sensitivity might be an issue too, just be aware and bring your eye protection if you're sensitive.
Overall it was an informative, entertaining, fun visit.

I loved the temporary exhibit about SNL musicians. Everything else was interesting, too, but my senses were overloaded after 3 hours. So much music coming from all directions! I enjoyed watching the video clips so I could listen to one thing.

We purchased tickets online, so we walked right in. The amount of true “rock & roll” here. Lots of “roots of…” but then a ton of more pop music. Found the exhibits cramped and crowded. Overly stimulating. The higher levels get smaller and more crowded as you go. Lots of stairs and limited space for those with mobility issues. Best part was the hands on area on Level 3.

Fun and incredibly interesting. A must visit when in Cleveland. Staff was helpful and friendly. So much music history in one place.

The vomit of mid-late 20th century youth culture intubated back into its original consumers. Full of squiring retirees. Akin to the Pyramid of Tirana. Save $35 pp and get the same sense of shuffling dissociation by reading “The Emptiness of Existence”, Arthur Schopenhauer.

Staff were friendly - probably because they feel guilty about what they are participating in.

If you're into music as myself the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a must visit. 6 floors of anything music. Not sure if they do different themes or not, but the one floor had everything 1984, which was right up my alley beings I grew up in the 80's
Definitely check this place out.
As a plus you are right at Lake Erie and that was very cool.

This far exceeded my expectations. Two family members really wanted to do this and the others were indifferent, but we all LOVED the experience. I was surprised that there were a number of hands-on experiences for both kids and music enthusiasts. There was a historical element as well, which I enjoyed, along with lots of music memorabilia. Very cool place to visit!

This location is truly remarkable! For music enthusiasts, it is a must-visit destination. An intriguing special exhibit focused on hip hop was on display, showcasing a variety of items that depicted the evolution of music over the years. Additionally, there is an exhibit highlighting the history of women in music that was equally captivating.
The museum boasted an array of iconic items for visitors to admire, including Michael Jackson's jacket from "Thriller" and Eddie Van Halen's guitars. One could easily spend hours exploring the extensive collection of memorabilia housed in this museum. It is an experience that should not be overlooked.

Completely amazing! The exhibits were great. The history is awesome. If you are a fan of rock & roll plan to visit!! It took us about 2.5 hours to complete....if I were alone, I could have been there for 5+ hours. The only down sides was the staff were very abrupt and rude and unfortunate to see so many genres that were not rock & roll!!!

If you love ALL music, then this is the place to go!!! What an incredible time seeing and listening to music that means so much to each of us growing up. Music makes memories stay alive! Awesome attraction!

This was such an exciting visit to a museum! I spent 2.5 hours and could have stayed all day if I had the time. Parking is a little tricky but such a great experience. Do the awards experience. It’s worth the time

They have everything you could possibly want to do or see. Many very historic relevant items around every corner. some really cool interactive areas as well. they have have a house garage band area where you can jam with them, or sing. Pretty cool place.

Honestly not worth the money, kinda lame. One or two floors of it was pretty cool and the written lyrics were cool but I wasn't really impressed for how hyped up it is.

Enjoyable, although the ground floor had parts that were confusing to follow and the sound had diverse music tracks mixed together, becoming a bit of just noise. The other floors were great.
Large exhibition, takes time to view.

Nice entry. Plenty of Beatles then Rolling Stones. 50 years of Hip Hop heavily high lighted. Who cares about Hip Hop when I paid to see / hear R&R. Missing: Rod Stewart, Bob Seger, Foreinger, Fleetwood Mac, CCR, Journey, Eagles, Bee Gees, Boston, Kansas, Genesis, James Taylor and most other very popular groups from the 70s and 80s. Yes you can see Michael Jackson's jacket. Probably 30 % of this was history of African American Music from the 30s to the 60s that contributed but I didn't go to listen to that. If your 60 to 75 and you have 35 bucks to waste go out there. They have Taylor Swift's dress if you'd pay for that. NOTE: I saw 3 Black forks among the hundreds there and they were part of a tour group. Yep, felt the Black community was smart enough to stay away. Almost forgot to say you can buy a Willie Nelson T-shirt for 60 dollars to commorate your visit from the store there.

This place is amazing!!! So much to see and listen to. You could easily spend a whole day here. We went on a Thursday and it was not crowded. Lots to read, but if you don’t like reading there are many short videos and costumes to look at. On one of the floors you can even try different instruments. There are headphones throughout the museum to listen to the artists of your choice. There is music playing throughout the museum. The museum gives you a great sense of music history- how the early music influenced much of today’s music.

Well worth a visit 6 floors of wonderful items and interactive exhibits to view. Also many highlight films to view as well. All my favorite bands and artists were on display throughout the museum. All staff were polite and friendly easy to navigate with elevator and escalators to move between floors. A great place to visit.

This is a great museum full of so many cool and interesting artifacts from a wide variety of artists! We really enjoyed seeing outfits we recognized from music videos and performances, as well as guitars and hand written lyrics, and so much more. Great atmosphere and easy to navigate as well. The only thing I wish they had was an audio tour of some kind, as I am not a museum reader so I gloss over things a little bit. I understand that might be difficult if the exhibits are constantly changing, though. There is a lot of music in a lot of places all of the time, so if you’re have some sensory issues make note of that and maybe bring earplugs. It can be a lot and coming from all directions. I really loved the Bon Jovi exhibit going on the 6th floor right now, as they are one of my favorite bands!

Interesting and informative museum, centrally located on the lakeshore. Hundreds of exhibits from all types of subgenres. A little thin on international history other than British, but well worth the time!

Had a fantastic time here. It was like stepping back into my childhood. So all the old bands I can remember seeing in concert. Love the special Bon Jovi area. I went to so many of their concerts and have always loved their music. We spent a large part of the day here so don’t think it’s like an hour and done.

Way too crowded and lighting is terrible. Admittedly we went in the wake of the eclipse, but R&R Hall should govern ticket sales. Anybody in a wheelchair or a scooter couldn’t have seen any exhibits along the walls, because there were so many people standing in the way. Regarding the lighting: The whole place is dark, making it difficult to bend over and read the signs explaining the exhibits above. Also, the stairs are surprisingly poorly lighted, surprising because the crowd is largely senior citizens—a trip and fall lawsuit waiting to happen. Disappointing that there are so few little theaters with R&R star videos, as opposed to endless static displays of famous singers’ guitars. Not the dynamic place we expected.

As a retired couple always looking for new experiences , we went to this hall of fame.
Amazing collection of memorabilia of the stars of the past and current.
Not the cheapest entrance fee, but worth it if interested in music, also a little confusing on how to navigate the structure.

Great displays of Rock and Roll memorabilia. We spent about 4 hours total. The SNL 5O years of music was an awesome display . We enjoyed the garage band and the nominees display. Fun way to spend a day! Get there early before it gets too crowded.

They were selling tickets up to 5pm. With this being said and 6 stories, you'd think they'd be open til at least 8! We got there a little after 3 which was our ticket time, ended up havinf to park a 15 min walk away, then we got to see the first level and they closed at 5. Basically, I spent $80 and drove 5 hours for us to be able to see one of six stories.

Visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was a fantastic experience. The museum does a great job showing how rock music has evolved, with exhibits full of original instruments, handwritten lyrics, and stage outfits from famous artists. The building’s glass pyramid design and view of Lake Erie make it even more impressive. I liked how it mixes classic legends with newer artists, keeping everything fresh and exciting. Overall, it’s a fun and inspiring place to visit for anyone who loves music.

Best surprise ever! We expected to zip through, but after 3 hours wished we'd allotted more time. Every bit of this place was a joy to experience. Worth watching every video and plan to spend time learning to play your favorite instrument. Can't wait to visit again!

It was very nice, I have wanted to come here for a very long time, and not sure it lived up to my expectations. Music everywhere was fantastic, I wished they would play a little bit longer clips of the songs instead of 1-2 lines of a song. It was very informative and glad we went, but once is enough.

Worth a visit. the name says it all. If you're even a sorta sometime fan, it's worthwhile if you're in the area. Architecture in unique, lots of stairs, but fun. Acoustics are good, places to sit and listen and rest, short films, historic doodads, etc. Very well done.

I had this cold rainy Sunday off, so made the 35 to 40 minute drive from Medina. Found a convenient parking space on the pier at the foot of E. 9th street, only $10 for 7+ hours.

The hall has 6 floors, most accessible by escalator.

There are memorabilia displays of seems like hundreds of music legends including videos of performances.

I attached pictures of the entrance and the building architecture as well as many inside the building. TripAdvisor won’t let me attache the videos but I have several of the Beatles, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many others.

There were presentation theaters on more than one of the 6 floors. With historic performance videos, including a Dick Clark American Bandstand medley theatre.

I spent most of 3 hours seeing almost everything.

This was such a fun and happy way to spend the day. We had a mix of ages—some 60 year olds some 20-somethings. Everyone loved it. It ran the gamut from the beginnings of Rock n Roll in the south and Memphis to rap and current day music and everything in the middle. Elvis and the Beatles were featured but so was Johnny Cash and the gospel pioneers of rock n roll. So much fun to see the clothes and the instruments they played.

One of the more expensive museums I've visited but very worth it. There are two types of museums ones that tell a story and ones that focus artifacts and let them tell their own story. This is definitely the later, and a very well curated museum.

There are very few signs on the walls with paragraphs of instead focusing on presenting the artifacts with a few sentences in a context that tells the story even better.

And that story isn't the one the curator wants to tell, but is instead the one each visitor brings to the decades of music history on display.

Even on a random Tuesday in October, the museum of pretty crowded. I can't imagine what it is like on a weekend, or around a Browns, Guardians or Cavs game, especially when a concert is town. The museum is open late on Thursdays and can close early for special events so plan ahead.

I spent about 3 hours and saw everything, even had time to play with the house band on "The Garage" on the 2nd floor

Went for my husband's work party. Rock music is not my favorite but I enjoyed the museum. There are exhibits for everyone and I would go again.

I was excited about getting the opportunity to come here, but I have to say I was disappointed on some things. I feel like they should change the name to Music Hall of Fame - instead of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Yes, the first section you walk into is Rap and Hip Hop. I do appreciate the genre of the music but that was not what I came for. I loved and appreciated the large section dedicated to the founding artist and their stories. It was cool seeing the notebook pages where the artists created their songs and all their instruments and contracts. I do however, feel that there were so many artists that were not even included that played such a huge part of what "Rock & Roll" really was. And, there were some that had displays much larger that I didn't feel like they deserved such a prominence in this building. Cheryl Crow is a good singer but I didn't think she needed a complete hallway of her outfits displayed and then another section on her music. And an entire floor dedicated to Bon Jovi - yes, I loved them but there are so many that got barely mentioned, or not at all, that could have been featured on that floor. To me it seemed like the museum is influenced by donors or the record labels vs. the real history of Rock and Roll.

The price is reasonable, there is great parking, the staff was extremely friendly, and the place is amazing. Should go once to see. Just wish it was more about Rock and Roll

Was a great time.love music of all genres.
Definitely we will come back some other time. One day was not enough time to see it all...

We loved it. Plan on spending at least 5-6 hours there. The museum shop has a lot of cool stuff. Every staff person was helpful. Highly recommend.

We just went here for the first time last weekend and we loved it. It was so busy though right after opening on a Saturday morning, that you really couldn't read much. We're going to come back a second time on a weekday, so we can spend some more time in there. I thought it was all great and it is really is packed full of stuff. The price is reasonable and there is parking close. We parked in the North Point garage for a flat $10 on a Saturday, and it was a easy walk that only took a couple minutes. All the staff that we encountered were very nice as well. Looking forward to coming back again.

We went to the rock and roll hall of fame as a family. My 8 is 11 year old did not enjoy it. They were both bored. My husband who is in his 40s really enjoyed it. He saw things like Kurt Cobain’s death certificate. He enjoyed learning about the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll. I thought that was pretty boring but I enjoyed some of the movies e.g., Dick Clark bandstand. There is an area where people can go into a music studio and make music and everyone else can hear you. That was pretty cool. There is a movie that you have to wait to go into- and it runs once every hour and lasts about 12 minutes. It requires a lot of walking and I would not recommend it for somebody with mobility issues. Also, I have migraines that are photosensitive and was really bothered by the flashing lights. I think they could have provided better signage about that. If I were you, I would avoid that part of it. The cafeteria is not great but an OK place to wait around for family or grab a quick drink. The building is very impressive. My architect Husband was very impressed. There’s an area in front of the museum to walk around. It is right on the water so nice location. If you look hard enough, you will find a small area of Taylor Swift paraphernalia, which I really enjoyed. Most of the crowd were old e.g., 60s in above. Not great for kids. They have added a recent hip-hop section which is pretty cool – Lauryn Hill, Queen Latifah, etc..

I don't know how this can be called the "Rock & Roll" Hall of Fame. If you're a fan of rap or hip-hop, you'll love it here, but I do not consider those genres to be Rock & Roll. They need their own museum. Rock fans will be highly disappointed. No Led Zeppelin, no Queen, no Who, no Doors, no Dylan, etc.... The only thing I really liked was the Beatles display. As for the rest of the museum, the display cases are dark. Music is being played loudly in each section, but they overlap, so you can't hear one or the other very well. The upper 3 floors are supposed to be "legends", but I was hard-pressed to consider any of those featured there as legends. This was a complete waste of time and money for me. The Hard Rock restaurants have much better memorabilia.

Came here on May 23, stopover on our way to Illinois, and perfect- they are open until 9pm on Thursdays- well partially anyway. I was especially looking forward to the Pink Floyd exhibit. Imagine my disappointment when there was a “closed” sign at the entrance, due to a private function. This was not noted anywhere on their website. If you are going to close down a normally accessible part of your museum during normal opening hours, for Pete’s sake, give people a earning beforehand…
Given that I only got to see part of what was supposed to be open, I feel $35 was overpriced.

All the small rooms with actual recording sessions and the Dick Clark exhibit, and the Garage being able to try the instruments

A visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was an item ticked off on my travel Bucket List. It did not disappoint! The details on the 0 level (first floor) are such that you could spent a lot if time reading everything about the emergence of Rock and Roll so you have to discipline yourself to be selective about you want to read as there are many other floors to explore. As Mick Jagger said It’s Only Rock and Roll but I like it! Enjoy and try not to go broke in the merchandize section as it is impressive !

Great visit, but TripAdvisor needs to do better.

Really had a nice time and did manage to see the whole place before it closed at 5:00. We arrived at 2:00 and three hours was sufficient to see if all, though we did have to give some exhibits shorter shrift than we would have liked.

We would have gotten their earlier and taken a second deeper look at some exhibits if we had know the real closing time. However we stupidly assumed that Trip Advisor would have that information correct.

Thanks soooooo much Trip Advisor for inaccurately showing that they are open until 8:00 on Saturdays. They aren’t.

The Rock & Roll Hall is a must-visit attraction for all music lovers. There are several levels, but the bottom floor has the bulk of exhibits, including galleries about hip-hop and the roots of rock and roll, including country, blues, and other genres.

There are tons of awesome artifacts from all the legendary rock bands and performers. One of my favorites was the piano that John Lennon and Paul McCartney used to write many of Beatles' hit songs in the 1960s.

The other levels have interactive exhibits, the actual Hall of Fame, and more artifacts. The Hall's architecture, designed by I.M. Pei, is also really interesting in itself. Parking was easy in the Great Lakes Science Center garage down the street.

Fascinating place with multiple levels of and dozens of of featured artists. Many recognized but some were new. Lots of interesting back stories and lots of guitars and strange outfits.

Very well laid out & great presentations on different periods & influences. Was really crowded since it was Rolling Stones weekend. Only negative is that they don’t sell a comprehensive book about the inductees & the museum

2nd visit to Hall of Fame. Worth a visit, but should have more. Enjoyed the Beatles exhibit. The surrounding area has potential, should be publicized/marketed much better.

Excited to check this off my bucket list!
Wish the place was not so confusing. The way everything is displayed makes no sense. Cases of different artists memorabilia just crammed together with no order to it. Would really liked to see it start with the first inducted class plaques & their memorabilia right next their plaque & continue on like that with all the rest of the years.
We enjoyed all the displays & history, just wish it was in some type of order that celebrated the artist accomplishments.
Loved the floor with all the instruments. The garage band area is so cool, some very talented people there the day we visited.

Great fun reliving all the bands of our youth! Really liked the induction video and the Bon Jovi display. SNL was great fun too

Overall I was disappointed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It seemed to me that there was an extremely heavy display of pre 1970s rock/soul/ R&B. While I understand the history of rock and roll, the small amount of modern rock displays was kind of a downer.

There is plenty of space to expand displays in my opinion. We went in the morning when it first opened and it was not that busy. However parents are allowed to bring in full size baby strollers. On our visit there were families that had multiple young children that were running around and not being looked after properly.

Overall disappointed by the experience

Bucket List Item that I wanted to cross off. Glad I went, in spite of high ticket price for admission. Brought back many memories and provided lots of unknown/missing information. A good place for most Americans to visit no matter what their musical tastes, it part of our shared history.
Would have liked to see more video of interviews and performances. Some history got more than it's fair share of attention while other important events didn't seem to be acknowledged. Still worth going to and recommended.
Be aware there is no cash transactions, everything must be done with plastic.Also street parking uses quaint old parking meters that have to be fed every 2 hours and ONLY accept coins!!

If you’re a music fan, the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame is a must see for you. Six levels of exhibits, a small dining area, and multiple videos screening rooms make the experience memorable on multiple levels. Pick up an instrument and jam out in the garage area, or go see the film on SNL 50 years of rock ‘n’ roll. So much good stuff to see.

There are some bright spots…the Elvis videos and the video of a Beatles rooftop concert session in London. We also enjoyed the Garage Band room where you can choose from a playlist and sing or play along with a couple friendly staffers. But the place is crowded from the get go with non-paying tourists looking for a free indoor respite from the heat, hanging out at the snack bar, or crowding the gift shop. Even when you enter, it’s disorganized and weird…you buy your own wristbands from a kiosk or from a QR code (which was awkward, cuz you still have to print) and employees on stools are not very helpful or friendly. This is where as many people enter and DON’T pay as those who are there to see the museum, and it could easily be separated and streamlined. Cost was over $100 for 3 of us, and most exhibits were costumes. Exhibits don’t “tell a story” for the most part…just a collection of memorabilia. There ARE 6 floors, but they are graduated sizes with the top 2 being tiny (6th is graphic hard rock crap) and 3rd & 4th are maybe 2000 sf. A museum where we were compelled to go because it’s a “Hall of Fame” but doesn’t live up to the hype.

What can I say that hasn't been said already? It was a lifelong dream come true for me, and it didn't disappoint. Don't go on game day, it's right next door to the football stadium. We parked at the Science Center Parking Garage and it was easily within walking distance. There are numerous picture opportunities outside, and around back. Like others, I was not impressed with some of the exhibits (hip hop and rap? IT'S NOT ROCK AND ROLL). I understand they have to rotate their exhibits, but I hated that we didn't see anything for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, as they were the main reason I wanted to go. Elton John, The Doors, Prince, etc, had very small exhibits (2-7 pieces), where Taylor Swift had numerous pieces. Gag. There were a good handful of pieces we skipped (Billie Eilish does NOT belong next to Jimi and Janis. She doesn't belong there at all!). Don't skip any floors or videos, and do NOT miss the concert experience in the closed room. We didn't eat at the Cafe (who wants a tomato basil grilled cheese. Give me a cheeseburger). The prices were outrageous, as were the prices in the gift shop. But you have to buy something in there, it's a sin not to. We will be back someday, to see new exhibits.

Decent overall. Collective history of rock and other associated music genres, including rap and hip-hop plus the blues origin.

Wow, could not believe the changes here at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s been more than 10 yrs since my last visit here, and it has changed! As the Beatles said in a song “ Some for the better and forever” ! We went on a Monday morning and they were packed. A lot more interactive displays, All in all it was a good day for us exploring Rock History.

Very pricey for a museum. We enjoyed it but unless you want to spend a lot of time with headphones held up to your ear you can be in and out within a few hours. I think the price should be about half of what it is.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame did not disappoint! The featured Women in Rock area was the best. There were great video/films to watch, along with lots of very interesting memorabilia.

We were so in awe of so many artists I grew up lstening to! Mine was the 60's and 70'sand my daught thjru today's music.
Wonderful experience!ers the 70'

Great place to visit regardless of age. Something for everyone in the family.
Planning to go again when we can stay longer.

Amazing exhibit. We went on the "Beatles Friday", in August. The "Mechanics" played an outstanding two hour Beatles tribute. They were awesome. Advise you prepay for tickets online to get in faster, or show up around 10-11am for the best parking and quick entry. We stayed from 10am-5pm. Rockin' good time. Wonderful crowd. All around great experience.

Very disappointed in the whole experience. The arrangement is very confusing and hard to navigate. We spent nearly 3 hours trying to enjoy but walked away feeling very ho hum. Over priced as well.

Great place to visit for the music lovers! This museum was very well put together with tons of artifact's and knowledge through out all the floors. Make sure you get your picture taken in the front of the building where the "rock" sign is. So fun! There is a gift shop with tons of choices and even a food court.

For me, it’s THE great attraction in Cleveland, the one that must be done. We had a great time there, we are full of eyes and the museum is interactive.

This place is EXTREMELY unorganized. They are also missing the biggest names is rock and roll, which have been replaced by “not rock and roll”. We were really excited to be here but you cannot ignore the absence of Zeppelin, Skynyrd, Aerosmith, KISS, Croce, Almond Brothers, Sabbath, CCR etc, etc, etc
Why does Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and JZ have such a presence here? They probably paid this “non profit” big money to ignore the bands that this thing is supposed to be all about!!

We went while attending the Women's Final Four and were a bit overwhelmed by the crowds - there were also hordes of people in Cleveland for the solar eclipse so a bit of a double whammy. The museum is well worth the visit and we really appreciated the area that focused on each of the cities - Memphis, Detroit, Liverpool etc. that gave birth to rock and roll. I had forgotten how the religious community had portrayed rock and roll as the downfall of morality. This is so funny in retrospect! The special presentation on Elvis is worth the watch and provides a time to sit when a bit of rest is needed. Having been born in the late 40's we were able to reminisce a lot. One drawback was that we were unable to use the "free internet" so we couldn't access information that would have enhanced our experience. At the same time staff were very helpful in answering questions and providing directions.

We figured we’d be here for 2-3 hours and ended up here for 5 hours! We parked down at the pier which was a short walk. I’ll start with a warning before you enter. If a random guy there by himself offers to take your picture in front of the big sign be prepared for him to aggressively ask you for money afterwards. Now for all the positive. We were sent to the bottom floor first not realizing there were more floors to explore. There was so much to see. Elvis was excellent. Music history great. Beatles amazing. So many other artists. Emergency Exits well marked, but exit signs to leave the exhibit area or to the restrooms was not clearly marked. The other floors didn’t take as long to explore but so worth checking out. I was very impressed and would go back again sometime.

I couldn’t wait to visit Cleveland and the Hard Rock Hall of Fame! No words. If you love music and music go. Worth the price!! Spend 4 hours and had a blast especially on the third floor at the garage when my son sang with the band. It was an unexpected experience for sure.

I finally got to check this place off my little "bucket list". While I used to meet my family in Cleveland for a number of years, we never went here because the girls were too young. Now I decided it was time for me to enjoy this special place and so I took my daughter here for her birthday. She spent the most time checking out the Elvis exhibit because she's a huge fan while I wanted to look at The Beatles exhibit and more about the British Invasion and the roots of rock and roll. It has it all plus a Pink Floyd Wall which my daughter liked because she was a big fan. At this particular time, the top floor had a neat Bon Jovi forever exhibit. This floor must change frequently as a friend saw something different on an earlier visit. You get quite a view of Lake Erie from the top. Was worth the trip. The one thing I wished I could've gotten was some sort of book of the HOF as a memento. There are plenty of books but none of the HOF or the permanent exhibits themselves. Plenty of books, music, clothing and souvenirs but I wish they had a guide to HOF to give out or a book. Anyway, it was a very nostaglic experience.

The museum is obviously about music so I expected it to be loud, but it was so loud and cacophonous that I couldn’t focus on reading the placards because of the mixing of all the different genres bleeding over between the exhibits along with the sheer volume.

They are building another exhibit space but the current exhibits looked like they needed an update on signage, lighting and flow. As a 50-something I could easily identify with the music and history but I think for younger (35 and down) there is a lack of connection/recognition between the exhibits in the way they are presented, unless they are an audiophile or into music history.

Lots of memorabilia which was cool and the BEST part was the second floor where you could play guitars, keyboards or drums. I also found it fun to embarrass myself singing in the Garage Band.

The Women in Music exhibit was good, as well as 50 Years of SNL. I really wish they did more with the censorship portion too, as we are still dealing with censorship in the arts.

The staff were great and very friendly.

Overall, I enjoyed it but I am not sure younger people really feel the depth of history with the way it’s presented. There is technology to help contain sound to specific areas and I think that would help greatly.

A great way to spend the morning. The displays were incredible and the information presented interesting. The Garage Band floor was interactive and fun. The cafe food was good and affordable.

This place was amazing. It was a convenient walk from our hotel. The exterior of the building had an interesting design. We entered the building quickly and went downstairs to start our adventure. We spent over an hour looking at all the displays on this floor. There were incredible artifacts and lots of information to digest. We continued up to the other floors and each was filled with adventure. The wall with the autograph walls that could be copied was a great attraction. The Theatre was playing Soul Train re-runs from the 1970's. There was an area dedicated where guests could play instruments. The gift shop had a wide assortment of wonderful items. Highly recommend.

This was my 4th trip the RRHF. I would recommend it to anyone that loves the history of different genres of music. They continually update the exhibits, so going back is always a new adventure.
The staff is very friendly and helpful.
The food there was amazing too. A very pleasant surprise.

Lots to see no matter which era of rock music you like. Hang out in the garage level and see sine of the staff jam!! Plan at least 2 hours.

Amazing collections . Plan extra time to take it all in. If you want to take in the entire experience you may want to plan an extra day. We did indulge in the gift shop but feel the prices were a little too steep for anyone on a fixed budget.

This is a really fun museum - it is just a good time being in this place!

There are 6 floors of exhibits- most of the exhibits were found on the bottom floor- floor zero- this is a good starting point. We really enjoyed the Elvis exhibit and the 1984 exhibit on this floor but everything was good. The film on the 3rd floor was excellent- be sure to go! Also the special bon jovi exhibit on floor 6 was awesome- we are fans and spent a lot of time there just enjoying the vibe- it was great!

There was a large crowd on the day we visited- it was a Saturday and there was a live event- we had a 10am entry ticket we got in advance online- recommend go early and buying tickets online in advance. We had to go through a security screening because of the live event and we were in a very long line with the event attendees waiting to get in- there should be a more efficient way to do this. Check if there is a live event on the day you are visiting!

We ate lunch at the cafe and the pizza was fine- enjoyed the view looking out to Lake Erie- such a fun visit overall and very glad we went!

The web page states that the museum is ADA friendly, but there is zero mention about how difficult it is to get there. And trying to discuss it with anyone in the museum was futile. Only two staff members were courteous and friendly, everyone else was just cold, uncaring and rude.
Because of the construction, there is very limited, if any, street parking. Parking in the garage was $25, and the only way to get to the museum is to go up steps. Then, the walk is about a half mile just to get to the plaza. There really needs to be a shuttle or golf cart from the parking garage to the museum for those who dont walk well. Once inside the museum, there are mobility scooters available, but getting to the museum first is a nightmare.
Had we known ahead of time, we would not have gone, but since tickets had to be purchased ahead of time, there was no turning back.
Someone please sponsor a golf cart for this museum.

The atmosphere was overwhelmingly pumped up from the parking lot to the top floor! Everyone was having so much fun! Families singing together in the garage, kids practicing and showing off their music skills. It was crowded but not unpleasant because there’s so much to see and do and the vibe is uniting and wonderful everywhere. Music makes the world a better place and it shows here!

This was a bonus stop on our baseball bus tour. As a music lover I was excited to visit. It was great to relive some of those days when mom & dad were both still with us. Overall I liked the layout

We called in for a visit, not knowing if it was worth it. We had a great time and stayed 3hrs. So much to see, it was far better than expected.
The food was really good too.
Well worth the visit

Outdoor venue is one of the worst for live music. Expected so much more of this venue.

Sound was awful, I'll never come back.

I went several years ago and was a bit disappointed. However, they have really beefed up the displays. I only had an hour to go through it and wish I had more time . My favorites were the large Beatles and Rolling Stones displays. The Johnny Cash exhibit was really great with the desk from his office. The best piece was the Michael Jackson glove. I will definitely go back soon.

Any Rock Music fan or anyone who appreciates music should try to make an effort to see the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame is just really neat whether it’s the layout or the sites and sounds, exhibits. The building is really really cool.

Going to the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame was truly a pilgrimage. It’s a place I wanted to go to for years and proved to be all that I had hoped and so much more.

Take your time and don’t rush the experience. Sometimes it feels like people are not moving along then others are going in every direction and kind of helter pelter, but people don’t stand in one place for long so you’ll get to see everything you want to see.

Just a really great experience.

The RRHF has a bit of something for everyone, which I see as something of a fault. There are exhibits of Country, Gospel, Pop, Rap/Hip Hop, Folk, Artists. Fine if you are in the Cleveland Music Hall of Fame, but I’ll bet close to half the content is not strictly’R&R’. Disappointing . On the flip side ( lol), the R&R material itself is very interesting, sometimes jaw-dropping. Let’s hope they refine their focus in their new, upcoming, expansion.

Interesting displays. We did it all backwards and started at the top and worked our way down. We were the first admission of the the day. Would recommend doing the floors this way since the upper floors are much smaller than the basement. We were the only people on the upper floors and it was so nice. The second floor with all thr interaction with the instruments was great for the kids. The basement is almost overwhelming with the amount of things to look at and no one clear direction to move it. Disappointed by the lack of exhibits for any kind of metal music. Overall great experience.

I wish I had done more research before I went. No o e at the entrance really explained anything. The just said start on the bottom floor. I wish I had spent all my time there. Other floors had a few things that interested me but he first floor is the crux of the museum. The gift shop is way overpriced.

Loved the Elvis & Bon Jovi motorcycles! Also Beatles exhibit and various artists guitars and clothing. Nice gift shop with affordable souvenirs.

The RR Hall of Fame sits right on the lake, a truly beautiful setting. A lot of construction when I visited. Parking was challenging. We parked in a side lot where you scan a QR code to pay, huge pain trying to get that to work. There wasn’t a parking garage close. I was surprised Rap legends were the 1st thing to see at the RR hall of Fame? I was also disappointed that numerous classic rock and roll bands were not even mentioned or noted despite being on the hall of fame wall, yet some bands had more than one display? After traveling up and down 5 floors I was surprised at how few rock and roll bands were displayed. And of course, there were school field trips dropping off loads of kids to run around unattended, ugh.

The Rock Hall of Fame is very good, but don't eat here. The food was expensive and terrible, the worst combination. The service was incredibly slow, in spite of no line. To be avoided at all costs.

Been wanting to come here ever since it open in 1995. My BFF and I finally made a weekend trip out of it. It was an amazing experience and included so many genres of music. I enjoyed how they started from the very early beginnings in the 1930s and how rock ‘n’ roll stemmed from country and Bluegrass, rhythm and blues, jazz and gospel to what it is today, including classic rock, punk, rap, hip-hop, grunge, and heavy metal. Some of the displays were amazing, including Elvis, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, and the Beatles. I was disappointed in the lack of exhibits from Prince, Rod Stewart, Dolly Parton, and Bon Jovi to name a few. We were told that the museum can only display what is donated, so evidently some artist donate much more than others. The only reason I kept it from being five stars is that it was very confusing to walk around; a paper map would have been so helpful since most of the people who worked there had no clue where anyone’s exhibit was located. They are expanding the Hall of Fame within the next one to two years and we definitely plan on returning when the expansion is completed. Definitely plan for more than one day to take it all in. We were there two full days and still felt like we could have stayed longer.

Watch the videos and documentaries because they are so interesting and it also gives you a chance to sit down and take a break. We especially enjoyed the Elvis documentary, the Power of Rock experience and the Soul Train clips.

We enjoyed the hall of fame very much. The interactive exhibits were excellent and the historyvwas incredible. Cant wait to go back

I went to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame with a co-worker and was escorted out after being there for over an hour. We were told that an inappropriate racist comment was made but security could not tell us what we said. They couldn't even tell us which one of us made the comment. They said they checked the video of us at the entrance where the incident took place. I asked to see the video and we were told that there was no audio. We were both confused because neither one of us would ever say anything racist. Security would not say who accused us or what we even said that was inappropriate. I asked for a refund and they said since we already saw most of the museum that they could not give us a refund. This was my third visit and I am very disappointed in the outcome of my last visit.

Ok, so what era or genre of "Rock" did you live through or are now a fan?
50's, 60's, 70's, etc.
Whatever floats your boat is there to see at the R+R H of Fame.
My musical formative years were the 50's thru the 70's so I was thrilled to see pictures, clothing, musical instruments and other artifacts from my favorite bands and performers. Each time I saw a display of one of the bands or performers who I saw in concert brought a smile to my face and many memories. I felt fortunate to have attended performance of many icons - Chuck Berry, Doors, Cream, Joplin, Hendrix, Steppenwolf, The Who, Jefferson Airplane. Too bad so many of the principles of those bands died an early, drug related death.
Go, find the area which features your Rock Heroes!
My only criticism is that the curators have done a poor job placing many of the descriptions of the displays and also the copies of handwritten lyrics by the artists.
Better placement and lighting would be a big improvement.

I was really disappointed by my visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The staff was rude and clearly untrained, which set the tone for a horrible first impression. The place itself looks more like a bad rummage sale than a world-class museum—messy, disorganized, and with display cards that are hard to even read.

The sound was another major issue. It was far too loud, with messy tracks constantly booming, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience. Instead of feeling immersive, it just felt chaotic.

Overall, the museum looks tired and in desperate need of reimagining. It should be a thoughtful journey through the decades, curated in a way that resonates with the wide variety of demographics who come to visit. The end goal ought to be leaving visitors with a calm sense of memories, nostalgia, and pride in the legacy of rock and roll.

Unfortunately, what I walked away with was more in line with P.T. Barnum’s old saying: “There’s a sucker born every minute.” It left me with a bad taste, and not an ounce of the respect or celebration that rock music deserves.

So much to see, that we didn’t have time to see/read it all. Tons of history if your a music buff but go early, crowds build after lunchtime.

What a scam. No mention of such artists as Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, Jim Morrison, Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello, Madonna, Dire Straights, Freddie Mercury, Radiohead, Sublime, Van Morisson, The Band, Dave Matthews, The Clash, Lou Reed, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, Donovan, Phish, Buddy Holly, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, the Beach Boys, Ray Charles, Little Richard, Michael Jackson, The Everly Brothers, Grateful Dead, Eagles, The Police, Jackie Wilson, the Temptations, Al Green, Sex Pistols, Aerosmith …. I’m talking about their permanent collection. Weird stuff like a massive exhibit for Heart (!). Each member of Heart gets more attention than Elton John. You ever heard of Wanda Jackson? She got 4x what The Who got. Lovers of rock n roll need to avoid this joint. It’s just weird. Rock and roll as presented by The Suits.

Recently visited this museum while visiting Cleveland. Very impressive to visit. Lots of items on loan by the musicians. To of musical history. Impressive! Highly recommended if you love musical history.

Others have mentioned the odd inclusion of pop star memorobilia but my disappointment was regarding the limited, if at any, material on such greats as The Who, David Bowie and the Grateful Dead, all inductees. Of those, I could only find a photo or two of the Dead and a guitar. The place is filled with guitars, but offers little in the way of creative settings that evoke the great moments of rock. (Why not the bar from a club like CBGBs, for example?)

And where are the album covers? -- they could've plastered a room with them.

Also odd is the emphasis on lesser performers -- a whole floor on Bon Jovi, but just a display case on fellow Jersey-ite Springsteen?

And it is way overpriced.

As one might expect this is a fun museum to visit. Not only do you get to view a great collection of memorabilia and exhibits, but no one is mad if you find yourself singing or dancing along with the music.
The staff were all really friendly and helpful. The facilities are clean and well maintained. They currently have some ongoing construction which I'm sure will make it even better.
There's a range of experiences from viewing collections, watching films, playing instruments, making your own band logo stickers, etc.
It was fun and if I were in town again I'd go again!

I had the best time! The Hall was full of history and other information about all music, so I definitely recommend it to all music fans! The reason we traveled from Texas was to specifically see the Beatles' exhibit, and it was well worth the trip! We went for 2 days, and I would do it again! The Beatles' exhibit wasn't large, but it was fantastic! I think I sat through every music video 2 or 3 times, and I could easily have sate through them more! Everyone who loves music should visit the Hall of Fame, but hurry, and go before the Beatles' exhibit leaves! Fab 4 fan from Texas!

Visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been on my bucket list for while, so I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Staff was friendly and helpful since we were traveling with seniors needing wheelchair assistance.

Not sure where to place this comment, but I really wish TripAdvisor had the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic RR tour on their list. We found out about it the day before we were set to leave and were unable to get tickets for our last full day in town. We would have loved to have seen all of the beautiful nature that the area has to offer. Being from South Texas, we don’t get to experience the fall foliage and what a better way to see it than on a train.

I finally got to go to the Rock Hall. There is so much to see! It is all very impressive, and it's fun to see memorabilia from your favorite artists. The employees were all very friendly, and you could tell some of them really love working there and interacting with visitors. One even noticed my t-shirt and stopped me to make sure I went to the 6th floor to see a "surprise." Glad he told me. What I didn't like or what was frustrating to me was the glass that enclosed most of the items on display. The glass is extremely reflective making it very hard to clearly see some of the stuff or be able to take photos. Also, the lighting in some of the displays was far too dim. After having been to the wonderful Cleveland Museum of Art the previous day, I saw how enclosed art is done right. The glass there was non-reflective, and even when standing inches from the cases, it looked like you could reach right in and touch the art. The Rock Hall needs to get better glass to make this experience a more exceptional one. I still highly recommend going here as it's really fun, but they need to step it up a bit with their show cases. Would love to know if the place is haunted and what it's like to stroll thru after hours when it's empty and quiet. The energy has to still be attached to these personal items. It was fun to imagine the concert these legends would put on after everyone leaves.

The older you are (boomers, ect.) the more you will enjoy it. Tons of cool history but if you’re a fan of 80’s and beyond, you’ll wonder why there isn’t more to see from those greats.
Definitely a fun thing to see though.

My wife & I visited here on 10-25-25 and had a great time. If you are a music lover you need to visit here at least once. The memorabilia that you get to see is very cool. It’s a very interactive place. Plan to be here 2-3hrs. I would eat before you come because the cafe inside is very expensive.

If you have anything other than perfect vision, don’t waste your time or money.
We paid full-price admission plus $13 to park. When we got to the museum, we asked about accommodations for the visually impaired. They had nothing. No audio tour..Not one thing. They did say that they partner with an organization but you have to arrange it four weeks in advance. We didn’t have that luxury, nor would it have helped. The displays were confusing and dimly lit. The placards were small and oddly placed. As a person with full vision, I found it confusing. It was crowded, so it was hard to get up to the placard and stand there for the time it took to read it. When I did read them out loud to my friend, I found I was gaining a following of frustrated older people who couldn’t read them. I became an accidental docent to those people, and an annoyance to the rest.
The gift shop prices were laughably high. Few people were buying. A T-shirt was $60. The available posters were Johnny Cash and something not memorable.
This place gets an F. What a total waste of time and money.

I went to the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame all by myself and think that might be the way to see it! I was able to spend as much time as I wanted at each exhibit. Unfortunately, I only had 3 1/2 hours on the parking meter or I would’ve stayed longer! I’m very glad I visited during the SNL 50 year exhibit. Absolutely worth the money!

So much to see and do there at the HOF.
Great to see the old school and new school music represented. Plan on spending the whole day. We bought a one year pass because we want to come back!

I love music. I love history. When you take music & history and blend them into one superbly eclectic and expansive collection, well it's a match that's as perfect as peanut butter and chocolate.

There's so much to love about this museum, and so many ways to engage your senses. Visually beautiful, acousticly engaging, and a surround sound experience wait for you along the North Shore.

And if you are so inclined, you can even try your hand at playing in a garage band.

I need a book to list everything that is wrong with this place, starting with the inaccurate name to the lack of any organization whatsoever to the absence of soooo my artists/bands to the overwhelming focus of rap/hip hop and overpriced food/drink/merch...

Was more than we ever expected. So many musicians covered. It was set up so well, parking was close by. Workers very helpful.

The museum was amazing! There are many exhibits of the rockers. They had an area you could try instruments. They had another room where they had jam session. Take your time!

What a trip down memory lane! There’s so much to see in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. You’ll recognize some iconic things, like Michael Jackson’s jacket from Thriller, John Lennon’s glasses, Jimi Hendrix’s guitars, and so much more. Most items have a description of when they were worn, used, or created, so you’ll get a bit of a history lesson. The building is jam packed full of memorabilia. There are several floors to explore. One floor has interactive things to do like playing a guitar or a keyboard. They even have a garage band you can join, if you’d really like to show off your skills. The climb up the final set of stairs leads to a large tribute room. On the day that my husband and I visited the room was filled with Jon Bon Jovi memorabilia. You will learn all about his rock and roll journey, while listening to his music blasting through the speakers. If all that walking is tiring you out, you can rest in a couple of theaters, one features SNL skits with R & R Hall of Fame members, and another shows special performances by inductees. Be prepared to stay a while to take it all in. Have fun, and rock on!

Awesome! This place is incredibly well put together. Even the building is fascinating. It's in the shape of a pyramid, and you are "guided" to the top via stairs, escalators, and elevators. It's mostly open, so you can see multiple floors at once.
What I liked best is that not only did they have the expected displays of famous bands and musicians, but there were also recorded shows one could watch. In one place they had large screens showing induction performances; in a theater, they had a recording of a Beetle concert on a rooftop at the time I was there.
Another thing that made it lots of fun, were interactive displays. You ever want to be a rock star? Well, they gave you the opportunity. You could play electric or acoustic guitars, keyboards, and they also had some drum sets in sound proof glass rooms. There was even a glass session room, where you could sign up to "join the band," playing right along with a group. Another place had cubicles with "beat boards." You make your own beat jams, modifying them however you wanted.
If you wanted to make a logo for your imaginary music group, they guided you through the process, and then you printed it out as a sticker. The wall nearby was covered with them.
There was a display of all the inductees, and along one wall, you could listen to the inductee's performance on a set of headphones while you watched the performance.
Of course they have a gift shop. I would give this place four thumbs up if I had four thumbs.
Price was $35. Parking is available nearby at a pay to park outdoor lot, or some limited spots along the road. There is also handicapped parking along the road next to the place.

Really enjoyed the visit. We bought the tickets from the venue. Adult price USD35/ per person. We went on a Sunday afternoon, so there were quite a few visitors but not overwhelming. We spent approx 2 hours. We saw their 12 minutes video/show. The souvenir shop was quite pricey, approx USD50/- for a T-shirt! Overall great experience.

After spending three hours here, I now wonder why it took me so long to visit.

No matter what generation you belong to or genre a music you enjoy to there is something for you. They do a great job of telling the history of rock music or how it was fused, soul, blues, jazz and folk to become its own art form.

The music of Saturday Night Live exhibit is fabulous The clothing, the show notes, the stories alone of worth the price of admission.

It's six floor of memorabilia and multi-media.

Absolutely amazing and incredible. I have been a long time rock musician and I spent 5 hours in this place. I would have stayed a little longer but I was exhausted by then. I can say that they needed to have more heavy metal and hard rock sections in there. The garage was really nice unfortunately the studio for vocals wasn't open. The machines that you could use to make your band's logo or not working either. The staff at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was what you would expect very busy but polite. The gift shop was reasonably priced with a few items that were a little higher priced but they had a huge selection of different souvenirs.

Almost too much to take in. The SNL music collection just opened and was interesting although I hate most music they showcase other than Black Keys and Jack White! Displays and collections nicely organized by city, genre, era, etc. Really liked the small display on rock DJs. Even found one for Larry Lujack from Chicago and with whom I had a photo taken during high school. Some of the upstairs rooms were skippable like the Garage play area and the Pink Floyd wall. Otherwise, a worthy homage to our music.

Great experience…really enjoyed everything we did and saw, just wish they’d had more of the classic rock artists of the 70’s and their memorabilia

Imagine if Hard Rock Cafe would close. What would happen with all of their memoriabilia? Maybe it could be donated and all of the material could be presented in one building. For the vast amount of displays, there would be a sentence or two description. For some of the material, there might be a six or seven sentence paragraph.

That's 80% of the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame.

There are some good aspects of the Hall. However, there are so many weaknesses, as well. I'm reminded: if we build it, they will come. That's rock fans (and that's most of us!). Plus, if you are visitng the Cleveland area (like the Football Hall of Fame or Cedar Point), you will also go.--However, the quality should be so much better.

There is an awesome 18 min. video of Inductee performances.--That is the highlight of the Hall. The rest is underwhelming--not enough video content, personal computer displays, history of--not organized and very much lacking, not to mention so much exclusions--Meatloaf, Midnight Oil, Daft Punk--I'm not saying that they are not inducted; I'm saying that they don't exist in any way in the Hall. That list is gigantic.--And then, there is the first thing that I encountered in the lower level ) that is encouraged to be the beginning of your journey)--all of the loud rap music.

It seems as if the Hall experiences is more geared to the young who don't know anything about the Dave Clak Five (and their 18 appearances on Ed Sullivan; who the heck is Ed Sullivan, right), or who think Pink Floyd is a cousin to Peppa Pig, or that Jim Morrison guy is a football player on what team?, but they do know the great rock of Lizzo and Missy Elliott.

By the way, there is an impressive art piece that was inspired by Pink Floyd on the thrid floor. There is no reading or explanation of the piece, though. Almost anyone under the age of 30 had no clue what it referenced.

So, without actual information, I wouldn't call the Hall a museum, but two steps away from something like the Hard Rock Cafe.

So much to see from across 70+ years. 2025 features Saturday Night Live music performances.

Everything from Elvis, Chuck Berry, Howling Wolf, Beatles, Prince, Lady Gaga. Way to many to mention.

Has small circular rooms with videos.

Nice gift shop.

Was a great trip down memory lane. Especially liked the history of Elvis, the Stones, and Beatles. Also Bon Jovi. Hall of Fame itself - great setting.

Why a great venue, I’ve been to Cleveland many times but finally my first visit to the Hall of Fame. We had a meeting on one of the theaters which was a great venue with the AV systems, comfortable seats, stage, etc a top notch production. The food was great (1 simple breakfast and 2 great lunches one hot and the second sandwiches).

Onto the Hall of Fame….
We had several hours to enjoy on our second day, I started with the exhibits on the lowest level including the Saturday Night Live special exhibition they highlights the musical guests and musical skits. We could have spend hours as full o memories both at the stage and at the video exhibits. We also easyJet through the labyrinth that is that section of the museum and probably missed several rooms because there is no one path through allowing you to move in and out of different era and artists as you work your way through the exhibits. Absolutely fantastic so we went past others we spent extra time enjoying.

Later on, we started at the top at the sixth floor with the special Bon Jovi exhibit moving down through the floors to a ton of exhibits reminding us of great concerts, including Pink Floyd‘s the wall and other classic, albums and events in musical history and absolutely wonderful experience the people were fantastic and the gift shop if interested has an incredible variety of items for purchase.

I will definitely return to the museum because I’m sure I missed quite a bit in my three hours walking around

Mixed feelings…
Cool building, great location, super displays… especially enjoyed the vintage guitars of some of the greats… hand written songs, old contracts, etc are very interesting as well. The “ garage” area where you can actually play instruments is super!
Tons of space devoted to The Beatles….almost a small museum to them.
Disappointments:
Where were displays for iconic bands such as:
Led Zeppelin, The Who, Lynyrd Skynyrd ZZ TOP & Rush.
I realize there is limited space and revolving displays, however, I have a hard time believing that these bands would not have prominent spaces.
They also happen to be my favs so the lack of attention to them really stood out to me. Ok, I’ll admit RUSH may be a push for a lot of people, but not having Zep, ZZ & The Who highly visible is a head scratcher.
I won’t even get into all the deserving bands that are not inducted!
It’s worth the visit… take your time and soak it in…

We flew into Cleveland, primarily to visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and decided to add the Rock and Roll Museum to our trip. We were very glad that we did. You enter in the Rap section. We are not really into Rap so we moved through this section quickly. We enjoyed learning more details of how rock music got its start and the people/bands who influenced it. We both thought that although several musicians were covered, we were surprised of some that were not. However, the film at the end was extremely well done. It included some of the musicians that did not have displays. After all, they only have so much space, so they could not include everyone.

Excellent ,c is a superb museum,a varied and quality collection,instruments,stage costumes,objects,possibility to play music

Exhibits were great parking was a problem, I thought the Elvis exhibit would have been more but overall pretty good experience

Great place to visit , 6 floors of amazing music exhibits. Would highly recommend for anyone going to Cleveland.

First there is no parking, but a garage nearby. You could easily spend an entire day and evening here. My husband and I enjoyed the exhibits. I was unsure why some items were there and others were not. It should just be called a music hall of fame. I would go back again.

Well organized nice visit
Well kept
Own
The employees are courteous
I liked the use of disabled staff. Beautiful things to see

The Rock and Roll hall of fame had a bunch of cool stuff. We stayed around 3 hours but easily could have been there 5 or 6. Liked everything about the experience except the parking situation. There was no nearby parking available. My husband had to drop me off up up front and park 4 or 5 blocks away. I would recommend for people to take an Uber or such there as they are doing additional expansion so the parking situation will only get worse.

Visited on Eclipse Weekend, Sunday..We expected crowd, so not surprised. Some places were a little tight.But my sister and I enjoyed the Revolutionary Woman exhibit immensely. Visited for about 2 hours. Loved it as this was my 4 th time. Hope to visit again.
Some areas seem a bit dark to me. But I understand the cuators keeping natural light off of displays. Discovered some new music I never heard of and talent. Also the staff was very nice and helpful.

Smaller than expected. Enjoyable. Lots of restrooms, Parking was easy. Clean. Ticketing was easy. Cafeteria staff was a little grumpy.

My husband surprised me for my birthday with a trip to Cleveland. I’ve always wanted to visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and it definitely did not disappoint! We spent four hours reminiscing and learning more about the history of rock and roll, some of the early inductees all the way through today’s honorees. We especially loved the 1984 exhibit, as we are both big fans of 80s music, and the Bon Jovi Forever exhibit, which took up the entire top floor and talked about their 4 decades in music. We loved seeing exhibits honoring Motown, Prince, Tina Turner, Bruce Springsteen, and so many more. We could have easily spent several days touring the facility!

Very nice and entertaining.
The tour guy has awesome and well known of that he was talking about.
Just wish we had more to see.

This was an awesome experience! From all the memorabilia and guitars to the interactive areas, this was a great visit. I even got to jam with the in-house band and sing one of my favorite songs. It sounds crazy to say I sang at the rock and roll hall of fame! So cool!!

A total waste of time and a lot of money. Videos on the walls that you can see on YouTube. A lot of money to see costumes worn by musicians or their guitars in display cases.

Six levels of history and different genres! You will not see this memorabilia anywhere else in the world. There is also an interactive level with instruments and opportunity to make your own band stickers

I am primarily interested in the history and origin of rock and roll. I therefore loved all the exhibits of the legends: Elvis, Chuck Berry, the Killer, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and, of course, the Beatles. I spent a long time listening to the hits from the various decades. I had less interest in the clothes and memorabilia.
I found the upper floors less interesting but still worthwhile.
I spent a small fortune in the gift shop, but it was worth it.
My only complaint is the skimpy Grateful Dead section. I know not everyone loves the Dead, but that band deserves more recognition.

If you want to see great displays of rock and roll history, I would recommend a visit. There is something for everyone, you can bring your entire family. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Although the entry fee is good the gift shop is a little over priced. Once inside you’ll embark in a self guided tour of the history of rock and roll. Lots of memorabilia and fun facts to find. You’ll see how rock influence and was influenced by many genre. Great family friendly fun

It was beyond anything I ever seen definitely will be going back . It actually has 6 floors I only made it to the second floor .

We live in Cleveland and decided to visit for anniversary (something a little out of the box). We loved it. Our knowledge of music is minimal especially history. R&R Hall gives lots of background on all types of Rock. Starting with how it evolved. Great videos of bands along with interactive things on the upper levels.

It took us almost 3 hours to get through the lower level. We also read about many artists and watched a lot of video.You could shorten it up. If you are musical at all the 3rd floor might be your thing and the top floor is all about all of the inductees with videos of their performances or speeches.

It was a great day for us. If you’re visiting Cleveland put it on your list. If you live in Cleveland you should go. Free to CLE residence if you order tickets in advance.

We went to the Saturday Night Live exhibit. It was excellent. Highly recommend it. The movie was well done. If you get a chance to see it, definitely go. Of course the museum itself is beautifully done. And if you buy anything from the gift shop, they give you a free bag . The free bag has rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame on it. It’s a great memento.

I really enjoyed seeing all the memorabilia, however the overall experience was a little underwhelming. I think they did a really good job including historical artists and stories. Was surprised to see that no where did it mention how many hits, top of the charts or gold records/albums or other such things that back in the day qualified a group as having "made it." Several artifacts of original lyrics were cool. My absolute favorite part was the Soul Train theater - a calm, uncrowded place to simply enjoy artists from the past performing with all their heart. However, like others have stated in reviews, the bulk of the exhibits are on Level 0 (in the basement). This area became very crowded and was confusing to navigate. Lots of lights, various music playing everywhere, crowds you have to duck around, no good air flow - just not a good thing. I had to escape towards the end.

There is a lot to see at the RRHOF. Lot's of history of RR including origins in black music and early blues. Cool guitars. There's a music studio that those with talent can go play in. There is a cafe with decent food at reasonable prices. The tickets were $35 each so for two people it Mae more sense to pay $100 which gets you a year of access for member and one guest at a time.

This is a unique Hall of Fame. While viewing everything in there, you want the building to be larger to display more memorabilia from the bands. Big emphasis on The Beatles and Elvis, but most of the bands at least had a presence in the displays. The gift shop was awesome!

Visited this morning at 10:00 am. Arriving that early parking was not a problem. I spent approximately 2 hours checking thing out and was quite impressed with the artifacts that I saw. They didn't miss coverage of just about every facet of Roc'n Roll. Great place to visit!! Display's were incredible!!

I am not a huge music buff (but my husband is), so this was a Must Do on a driving vacation. After 4 hours, I was NOT ready to leave! The displays and music selections are great, the interactive areas were a bonus for families with kids, and the facility is Guest-Friendly. So Glad We Stopped!

It was ok, really middle of the road experience. The music booths at the start are fantastic, but then it gets a bit blah. The garage section is good fun and you might be lucky to see some great artists showing of their skills. If we where in the area again we wouldn't go back unless there was something significantly different there.

We didn't end up going because there wasn't any parking lot and construction in front of the rock hall of fame. I have a stand up walker, and it wouldn't have allowed me through the broken up sidewalks!!

What a disappointment. The exhibits are in one big room, and you work your way to each section. Picture country music, rock, metal, soul, gospel, etc. all playing at the same time. I was actually dizzy and nauseous when I left there. We grabbed a snack at the "restaurant" which was just microwaved food. Most of the employees were kids and the gift shop was all about the current inductees. I feel I wasted time and money, and it took me a full day to recover.

I was disappointed in the experience. It is very cramped. While it is great to see the memorabilia I wanted to hear the music and there wasn't enough of that. The theaters you could sit and listen to music were the best but not long enough nor enough of them

Exceeded expectations. Loved the displays and shows!! If you’re in Cleveland this is a must see!!!!

This museum was too much to absorb in the 2 hours we had time for. We should have planned way more time. This is a great place to relive your past and learn about music and artists you may not have known about. Great collection, movies and broadcasts. We loved it, it was worth the money.

If you are a music lover I recommend visiting this excellent place to have a pleasant time in the history of music and its best stars, you will not regret it, 100% guaranteed

Boring! This is basically a museum of guitars, stage outfits, sheet music, and hand written lyric notes. We’re “boomers”, so we expected it to be great.You learned almost nothing about the performers as individuals. The 3rd floor show was excruciatingly loud, with lots of flashing lights.

Stay home and watch the artists on YouTube. You’ll save the high cost of admission —$74 for a couple.

Lots to see. Fun experience although a bit pricy. I loved seeing the range of artists on display. The gift shop was filled with goodies too.

We heard so much good info about the Rock and roll Hall of Fame that when we came to Cleveland we had to visit. We visited on Monday which we were told was relatively uncrowded and although the museum did have a lot of people in it, we were able to buy tickets at the door easily and had no trouble navigating the exhibits and activities. Our 9-year-old especially who liked the exhibits about Taylor Swift and some of the Hands-On activities like the beat lab interactive exhibits. We liked the the exhibits at about John. Bon Jovi and the SNL 50 years exhibit as well as some of the smaller exhibits of rock and roll History and artists. Throughout the years. We spent about 3 hours there including lunch and probably could have spent more time. If our 9-year-old didn't grow tired of the museum. We would consider a returning next time we're in Cleveland.

If you expect rock and roll forget it! It has degraded to a place where classic bands are ignored and music of every genre is allowed in. The can’t even do the induction ceremony in Cleveland!

While I think it was just "o.k." I was not overly impressed with our visit. First of all I think the $40 admission was excessive for what you get there. On our visit on two of the floors the escalators were not working so we had to walk stairs which was a real inconvenience for us. There was one whole floor that was basically devoted to Bon Jovi which, while I like the band, I was like why this big dedication to just one band? Overall, while I did find some things interesting, I wouldn't go back because I didn't find that much to do there that interested me. It took us about an hour to go through it.

There is so much to see at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with both permanent and rotating exhibits in addition to the actual Hall where you can even nominate any musician for induction. Prepare to spend several hours here if you want to read the displays in detail; the place will likely be very crowded, causing you to have "dead" time where you have to wait for another visitor to move forward before being able to view an exhibit up close. Still a very interesting place to bring back memories and learn even more about many figures from the history of rock and roll.

Love to visit the Rock Hall!! Being northeast Ohio residents, we have been here a number of times over the years and it never gets old. If you love popular music from the 50s to present day, you're sure to find plenty to interest you at this fun and very informative museum. From the history and roots of rock music to special displays of popular groups, eras and music genres, there is something for everyone...original musical instruments used in concerts, stage costumes, handwritten lyrics, programs, posters and album art from legends of rock music. Get as involved in the detailed interactive displays as you like or just stroll through all the displays on the multiple floors of this unique building right on the shores of Lake Erie. Plenty of music is playing everywhere you go. Several theaters feature live concert footage to sit and watch. A fan favorite area is called The Garage featuring real instruments...guitars, bass, drums and keyboards, plugged into amps where you can play whether a new learner or experienced artist. Plus a karaoke area with a live band where you can display your vocal talents, and some participants are very good! Displays throughout the museum are changed every few months to keep things fresh from the Hall's vast collection, whether permanent or temporary. New construction has begun on a welcome enlargement to the museum so even more things can be displayed. A well curated Museum store features a wide variety of rock-related books, albums, art, t-shirts and souvenirs, and food is available onsite. Plan plenty of time to take all of this in...it is definitely worth a trip to Cleveland for every music lover.

Rock and roll baby! So much music stuff to see and do here. I could have stayed here for ages watching some of the old Hall of Fame inductions and performances.

It was amazing! Our entire family (17, 16, 11 yrs old) all really enjoyed it. The way the museum is set up is fantastic! You face one display and hear the music from that, then turn to the other display and hear the music from that. It is great! Highly recommend!

Unique immersive experience. If you wish to go in-depth with everything, give yourself at least three hours. All seven levels come into play; the entrance level is a café, Level 0 is home to the Main Exhibit Hall, with instruments, costumes videos and sounds. The second floor has several kiosks with songs that shaped the rock & roll era, while the third floor houses a theater and the amazing Power of Rock Experience. The fourth floor houses another theater, the fifth and six floors showcase exhibits and information on many of rock music's biggest artists; Elvis Presley, The Beatles, U2, The Supremes, and many more. Throughout all these levels, you can see the outfits they wore, the instruments they played, watch videos of their performances, and witness everything up close. There are also interactive areas where you can play an electric guitar, get your hands on some drumsticks, and listen in to musician interviews that are not found anywhere else.

All in all, the "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame" is a place every music fan should check out at least once in their lifetime. The place has a nice gift shop area with all kinds of collectible items. Parking can be an issue if there is an event taking place at the stadium. Even so, it's the best reason to visit Cleveland.