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Happy 25th Birthday to Park Jimin of @BTS_twt! #HappyChimChimDay
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BTS is using their music to promote love, kindness and help heal struggling kids. 💜 #BTSLoveMyself
“Our LOVE MYSELF campaign is all about encouraging every young person to find the love from within themselves & spreading that love to others. We want everyone to take part in ending violence by sharing love & kindness” @bts_twt #ENDviolence #BTSLoveMyself uni.cf/KindNotes
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#BTSArmy! We want to hear from you. What songs should we add to our first @bts_bighit playlist? spoti.fi/2WEkyjI
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Today is #UnitedNationsDay! To celebrate we've created a mini list of our favorite celebrity speeches. From @EmmaWatson to @BTS_twt, these speeches do not fail to inspire us to: Do more. Be more. Love more. bit.ly/2oMjVsI
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If you're anything like us, you welcome new music. Here's the latest song we have stuck in our head from #BTS's, V. bit.ly/2MVWrLz
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Wow wow wow! We hear you loud and clear #BTSArmy Instead of just making one playlist, it looks like we'll be making many! THANK YOU for giving us all of your incredible song suggestions. 💜
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As seen in our #Nirvana exhibit: one of the band's 1st demo tapes recorded in 1988 with Jack Endino.
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The Fender Stratocaster Kurt Cobain played at the UK’s Reading Festival in ’92 will be on display in “Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses." Get your tickets for the reopening party on March 16: bit.ly/2Db5fEQ #NirvanaReturns
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Did you know that Nirvana first played under that name 30 years ago on March 19 at the Community World Theater in Tacoma? “Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses” reopens March 16 at MoPOP. Get tickets to the opening celebration. #NirvanaReturns Tix: bit.ly/2F0BN67
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Our founder let us fly with super heroes. He showed us that we could create beautiful music of our own. He inspired us to look to the stars. Today we mourn the passing of @PaulGAllen
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Our #Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses gallery contains 150+ artifacts, including this iconic In Utero angel.
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“The soul of Seattle is what Chris Cornell knew. He pulled from places within himself that were amazing and poured it into us- Mayor Jenny Durkan
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Happy 26th Birthday to RM [Kim Namjoon] from @BTS_twt!
Here's a #TBT to one of our favorite collabs with @Wale: bit.ly/2LrdS44 #happybirthdaynamjoon
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BIG NEWS. “Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses” returns to MoPOP March 16! Get your tickets now for the grand reopening. #NirvanaReturns Tix: bit.ly/2FljpWu
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WE'RE LIVE! 🤩 #FoundersAward 2020 honoring @AliceInChains is now streaming FREE on these OFFICIAL platforms only:
#MoPOP Facebook: facebook.com/MoPOPSeattle
Amazon Music Twitch: twitch.tv/amazonmusic
Amazon Music app: amazon.com/Amazon-Music-Apps…
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Pay us a virtual visit! 👀
Our '@PearlJam: Home and Away' exhibition is open for exploration in 3-D. 🤘
👉 » MoPOP.org/PearlJam3D
#MoPOPDontStop
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Who else woke up at 1 a.m. PT to get their ears on new music from @BTS_twt? 🙌
#MAP_OF_THE_SOUL_7
MoPOP.org/ICYMI221
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We're sharing vids that highlight artifacts from our #Nirvana exhibit for #Nevermind25! @TheeMcMurray talks about Kurt's iconic cardigans:
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To honor our visionary founder, we're displaying two artifacts in Sky Church that were symbolic of @PaulGAllen's passion for pop culture: Hendrix's white strat and Spock’s tunic. Today Sky Church is free and open to the public. Read more: bit.ly/2OxG8q3
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New to our #GuitarGallery: #KurtCobain's 1969 @Fender Mustang, played by Kurt in @Nirvana's #SmellsLikeTeenSpirit video.
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TOMORROW! “Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses” grand opening celebration takes over MoPOP with special guest Krist Novoselić. #NirvanaReturns Get tix: bit.ly/2FE6HBs
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FUN FACT: The Museum of Pop Culture was designed to transform into a massive robot known as a "Jaeger" during times of great crisis. It's all documented in the historical film #PacificRim. Come watch it with us November 18!
📸: Daniel Kalnins Photography
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JUST ANNOUNCED! Our next exhibition, @PearlJam : Home & Away, comes to MoPOP August 11! bit.ly/2KHmPVL
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There will never be another voice like yours. We'll miss you, #ChrisCornell. 💔
{Photo by: Donna Santisi}
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#12sTakeFlight at #MoPOP! 🚀
Good luck to the @Seahawks today as the playoffs continue in Green Bay! 🏈
📸: @theJeannetteA @GailBrightbill @MsMarieDotCom @FourNinjaToads
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The public unveiling of the @chriscornell statue, commissioned and donated by Vicky Cornell, is 10/7. Join us in celebrating Seattle's son. bit.ly/2R0LwzB
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Big news! Due to the awesome overwhelming response from our community, @ChrisCornell statue unveiling is now on Oct 7 at 5:30pm. More info: bit.ly/2w3lgf6
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The Sunday, we celebrate Seattle's son with a statue unveiling on 5th Avenue. Free and open to the public, we hope you will join us in honoring @chriscornell's incredible contribution. bit.ly/2R0LwzB
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In my shoes, a walking sleep
And my youth I pray to keep
Heaven sent hell away
No one sings like you anymore
#ChrisCornell
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The Dark Side compels you to visit #StarWarsCostumes before 10/4! Last chance to see this amazing exhibit in Seattle.
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TONIGHT! Join us at the Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses Reopening Party with special guest Krist Novoselić. #NirvanaReturns Get tickets: bit.ly/2FE6HBs
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We're not crying, you're crying! 😭 Wow.. What. A. Show.
If you missed it live, or just want to watch it again (because of course you do!), check out our Facebook or YouTube to view the full event on demand.
👍 facebook.com/watch/?v=216755…
📺 piped.video/7zTIF6CM1tI
#FoundersAward
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We're celebrating the 30-year anniversary of many of the artifacts in "Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses." First up, the show poster for their first show as Nirvana. Read more: bit.ly/2GNfcyD
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Dave Navarro + Chris Chaney of @janesaddiction, @taylorhawkins of @foofighters, and @CoreyTaylorRock of @slipknot perform "Man in the Box" by @AliceInChains at #FoundersAward 2020. 🤘
Watch the full video from our annual fundraiser: MoPOP.org/FA20box
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Another great #Nirvana story from Jenn @ZeldaZonk13! Last chance to see the exhibit TODAY 10am-5pm.
Farewell tours w/Jenn 2:15pm & 3:15pm.
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"Did I ever tell you my favorite color was blue?" 🔵
#ICYMI, Sutter Cane novels from @TheHorrorMaster's 'In the Mouth of Madness' (1994) are now on display inside our 'Scared to Death: The Thrill of Horror Film' exhibition. 📚
» MoPOP.org/SutterCane
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Tonight, join us in celebrating @chriscornell at the public statue unveiling. Learn more: bit.ly/2R0LwzB
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Thanks @ThatKevinSmith for coming by the “MARVEL: Universe of Super Heroes” opening! It meant so much to us to have you. #MarvelMoPOP
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The votes are in.. Laura Roslin is pop culture's favorite president! 🎉
Mary McDonnell's 'Battlestar Galactica' role bested Martin Sheen's portrayal of Jed Bartlet on 'The West Wing' ☑️
#BeHeard in this year's election! 🗣️ Make a plan to #Vote at MoPOP.org/Vote
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Photo of Kurt Cobain and Chad Channing at a meal during their 1990 US tour. See it in person: bit.ly/13Jbhsf
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We're sure you're as obsessed with #StrangerThings as we are! Seen this #VR experience yet? bit.ly/2aXboqy
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ICYMI: Our @PearlJam Poster exhibit is back @SeaTacAirport! Look for it just behind the ticket counters: bit.ly/2okHJRy #PearlJam
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Want to help us make our next #Spotify playlist? Drop your #BTS, #Phantogram, #LIZZO, or other current song stuck in your head below. 👇
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Our #WeAre12 exhibit is getting some updates this week! We'll reopen this #BlueFriday {9/18} w/new artifacts.
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Anton Corbijn on the Nirvana "Heart Shaped Box" video shoot, fall 1993. #Nirvana #InUtero20: bit.ly/13Jbhsf
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#Nindies at Night is TONIGHT! Head to EMP at 8pm to celebrate #indiegames with @NintendoAmerica: bit.ly/2bpmUzj #PAXWest
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We’re THRILLED to unveil the full lineup for #FoundersAward 2020 honoring @AliceInChains! 🤩
These artists will put their own twist on some of the Seattle band’s most iconic songs during our annual benefit streaming FREE Dec. 1. 🤘
Get on the list at » MoPOP.org/FoundersAward
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See it before it's gone! Check out Jeff Ament’s infamous NBA bass covered with all his favorite 90s NBA players' names.
Pearl Jam: Home and Away is leaving #MoPOP on Sunday, April 23.
#PearlJamHomeandAway #PearlJam #SeattleWA
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Thanks to everyone who made #PearlJamHomexAway opening weekend a success. We're proud to support @PearlJam in their mission to end homelessness in King County.
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"Taking Punk to the Masses: From Nowhere to Nevermind" is the perfect read for a grunge lover on a cold winter's night. Oh hey, look! It's cold and it's winter right now. Guess it's the perfect time to check out this book! bit.ly/2BtnpVh
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You can see this @HelloKitty Stratocaster owned & played by @KristNovoselic inside our #HelloKittyEMP exhibit! <3
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Just announced: our #SciFi & Fantasy #HallofFame exhibit; opening March 4! New inductees + artifacts: bit.ly/2iL8ls7 #MoPOPCulture
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🚨 Exhibition alert! 🚨
In partnership with @TWDCArchives, ‘Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume’ opens June 5 at #MoPOP!
Immerse yourself in the world of Disney and explore how characters are shaped through creativity of its costumes. ✨
mopop.org//exhibitions-plus-…
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Drumroll, please... 🥁
Your votes are in, and our 'Science Fiction + Fantasy Hall of Fame' Class of 2021 has been unveiled! ⤵️
mopop.org/about-mopop/the-mo…
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. @RealGDT is a #SFFHallofFame inductee this year! Join our Celebration March 4 & see #Hellboy's Right Hand of Doom: bit.ly/2m4psUk
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Woo hoo! You all look great with our favorite super doggo! Can't wait to get GIF-ed with you today at @emeraldcitycon #MarvelMoPOP #ECCC18
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Hey Nirvana fans! You're not going to want to miss this epic tour lead by the brilliant @ZeldaZonk13 !
Seattle! I'm leading #Nirvana tours at @MoPOPSeattle this morning. Join me as we pay special tribute to Kurt today. #RIPKurtCobain #GoneTooSoon
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Remembering the life and legacy of Mother Love Bone frontman Andrew Wood, who would have been 55 years old today. ✨
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If you're ever in Seattle, we've got an entire exhibit dedicated to @Nirvana! Come check us out! mopop.org/nirvana
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Make some noise for our newest original exhibit We Are 12: The Seattle @Seahawks and the Road to Victory! Opens 10/14
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#PowerUpEMP Gaming Days start today! Play the latest @NintendoAmerica #WiiU & #3DS titles in Sky Church 10am-5pm: bit.ly/1RTHRM8
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Ooo those are great. And we agree! We had so many amazing songs to choose from, it was hard to pick!
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Close-up on some beautiful details of #BenedictCumberbatch's Khan costume from #StarTrek Into Darkness. On display at MoPOP! #MoPOPCulture
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MT @SultanAlQassemi Kurt Cobain's guitar & top from Smells Like Teen Spirit vid at @EMPmuseum in Seattle. #Nirvana bit.ly/1CsITdN
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We’re counting down the days until “Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses” returns on March 16. Have you gotten your tickets for the opening party? Don’t miss it. #NirvanaReturns
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If you want to become a low-key #Nirvana expert fast, you *have* to go on @ZeldaZonk13's tour of the exhibition. She knows all, and we're lucky to have her!
27 years ago today #Nevermind was released and this is the original artwork featuring #SpencerElden. Celebrate with me this morning with tours in the #Nirvana gallery at @MoPOPSeattle and you'll find out all sorts of interesting tidbits. Come as you are!
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With heavy hearts we say farewell to Mike Lull, a longtime contributor to our music community. ❤️
Working with @PearlJam, @soundgarden, @Nirvana & more, his craftsmanship was renowned worldwide. 🎸
We'll continue to celebrate the kindness, friendship & inspiration he provided.
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Great news music fans! The #Showbox Theater in #Seattle has been granted historical landmark status. bit.ly/2LzhGmz
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Check out this Hiwatt DR103 bass amplifier head used by Krist Novoselić to record In Utero. See this beauty it first at "Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses" Reopening Party March 16! #NirvanaReturns Get tix: bit.ly/2tjFAtV
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Celebrate #BlueFriday w/us! Wear your @Seahawks gear to save $5 on museum admission & visit our #WeAre12 gallery.
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Raise your hand if you're ready for the season to start? #Seahawks
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