Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP)

Experience Chutzpah: The Jewish Voices behind American Comics exhibition opening tomorrow at MOPOP! This exhibition is the 5th iteration of the museum’s Guest Curator Program celebrating the Jewish creators who infused both heroes and villains with their stories, cultures, and histories. Curated by Madeleine O’Connor. Click the link to learn more about the Guest Curator Program and get your tickets to see the exhibition at MOPOP, tomorrow! https://lnkd.in/gvdz9JQG #MOPOP #Comics #ComicBooks #AmericanComics

Educators- Join MOPOP for our High School Horror Teacher PD on May 17! Participants will analyze horror film clips, learn about filmmaking techniques, and create a unique horror story. This PD includes hands-on learning, connecting with other educators, and take-home lesson plans to use in your own classroom! ️🗓 May 17, 2025 ⏰ 10am-2pm Register today: https://lnkd.in/gjnxYDkP #MOPOP #TeacherProfessionalDevelopment #STEMLearning #TeacherPD

It’s no secret that MOPOP knows music! From our Founder’s Awards performances to the Sound Off! program, and our exhibitions featuring music history with Nirvana and Jimi Hendrix to name a few. We celebrate music in so many fantastic ways and we couldn’t be happier to see the museum mentioned by the Grammy Awards as a must-see museum during Music In Our Schools Month! Click the link to see the full list of museums: https://lnkd.in/g3pzHCuV Do you have a favorite exhibition from MOPOP (past or present) that celebrated music? Tell us in the comments! 👇 #MOPOP #GrammyAwards #MusicHistory #PopCulture #SeattleMuseum #Museums

Thank you to Forbes for sharing this in-depth article on MOPOP’s newest special exhibition, Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form written by Rob Salkowitz.    Take a deep dive into the world of comic art, from Japanese manga to South Korean webtoons, exploring historical roots and contemporary works here: https://lnkd.in/gNQJSuU7  #MOPOP #Comics #ComicBooks #Manga #PopCulture  

Before we say farewell to Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy, take advantage of MOPOP’s first-ever bundle and explore the exhibition, plus Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form during the same visit. See the artwork and artifacts before Keith Haring's last day open on March 23! Click the link to claim this special deal: https://lnkd.in/eKbJJ7Pk 🖼️Photo 2: © Is Yuniarto. Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy is a Single Source Traveling Exhibition provided by PANART, a Private Collection. #MOPOP #KeithHaring #KeithHaringExhibit #AsianComics #ComicBooks #Comics #Manga #ThingsToDoInSeattle

MOPOP is thrilled to share that our long-term exhibition, Massive: The Power of Pop Culture has been placed on the Museums + Heritage Awards shortlist in the category for International Exhibition of the Year! 🌟    Massive: The Power of Pop Culture explores the impact of pop culture on our daily lives. A catalyst for change — yet ever-changing — pop culture shapes the way we see our world on a global level. This exhibition looks at how shared enthusiasm can forge new communities, inviting audiences to reflect on their own roles as creators and consumers of modern pop culture.    We’d like to take a moment to shoutout our fantastic team at MOPOP for bringing this exhibition to life! Thank you to Amalia Kozloff, Adeerya Johnson, M.A., Rosie Alyea, Stefanie Terasaki, Chris Moore, MBA, and Brooks Peck along with the entire MOPOP team for the hard work that helped bring this exhibition together.    Learn more about the Musuem + Heritage Awards here: https://lnkd.in/eU6gTA5Q     #MOPOP #ExhibitionDesign #SeattleMuseum #PopCulture #WatchThisSpace

“Indian cinema is one of the most vibrant and influential storytelling mediums in the world, shaping not only entertainment but also cultural identity and dialogue.” - Michele Smith, MOPOP CEO.    MOPOP in collaboration with the Consulate General of India is proud to present the Indian Film Festival! This three-day celebration of Indian cinema will feature a curated selection of films exploring resilience, identity, and cultural heritage. The screenings will be held in MOPOP’s Sound + Vision Theatre March 21-23, 2025. This festival highlights the global influence of Indian storytelling, and we can’t wait to share it with you here at MOPOP.    Learn more about the festival on the Business Wire: https://lnkd.in/g6wur-Ss    Get your film festival passes here: https://lnkd.in/gh7Ma3FJ    #MOPOP #IndianFilmFestival #FilmFestival 

MOPOP is accepting applications for our Guest Curator Program now through March 31! This is your chance to curate your own exhibition featured in the museum. Guest Curators receive hands-on experience collaborating with MOPOP’s Curatorial, Collections, and Exhibits teams to create their own exhibition from start to finish. Fill out your application today! https://lnkd.in/gYDz-U6V 📸 Jumpsuit, boots, and gloves worn by Robin Williams as Mork from Ork in the television series “Mork & Mindy”, 1978 – 1982. MOPOP Permanent Collection. #MOPOP #GuestCurator #MuseumLife #SeattleMuseums

Join us for an upcoming Homeschool Days class, From Cardboard to Cosplay, the only workshop where you'll come as you are and leave someone else! Learn the history and culture of cosplay and explore its connections to anime, manga, and comics while building a piece of your own cosplay canon. Click the link to register today: https://lnkd.in/gxkKhS9U #MoPOP #HomeschoolDays

MOPOP is announcing the announcing the 5th edition of our Guest Curator Program! Chutzpah: The Jewish Voices behind American Comics Curated by Madeleine O’Connor will be unveiled at the museum on 3/20. Comic books are a quintessential part of American pop culture. You might know the narratives shown on the big screen, but do you know the Jewish creators who infused both heroes and villains with their stories, cultures, and histories? Get your tickets to see the exhibition: https://lnkd.in/gvdz9JQG Photo 1: The Amazing Spider-Man The Birth of a Super Hero! Owned by Jimi Hendrix, MOPOP Permanent Collection Photo 2: Moon Knight Legacy, owned by Madeleine O'Connor #MOPOP #Comics #ComicBooks #AmericanComics