Program areas at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
See schedule omuseum operations: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has established itself as The pre-eminent home for The celebration and study of Rock and Roll. It is a world-class Museum and library and archives that educates its visitors about The history of Rock and Roll, from its roots to The present, and about Rock and Roll's impact on our culture and society. It accomplishes all of this with seven floors of exhibits featuring thousands of historic artifacts, as well as numerous films and interactive exhibits. In addition to The permanent exhibits, The Rock Hall curates several new temporary exhibits each year which focus on individual artists, various genres of music or important anniversaries of historic events. In 2023, The temporary exhibits featured elvis presley refreshed, rom school days to blueberry hill: chuck berry in st. louis, wanda jackson, sun records, soak up The sun: The music of sheryl crow, 2023 new inductees, The beatles: get back to let it be, hotter than july, iconic: baron wolman images of an era, it's been said all along: voices of rage, hope and empowerment, 2022 new inductees, and in memoriam. The Rock Hall also curates an inventory of traveling exhibits that are featured at other museums and visitor attractions. Further, The library & archives, for which The Rock Hall has been collecting artifacts since it opened in 1995, helps The Rock Hall fulfill its mission by making one-of-a-kind audio and video recordings, promotional materials, personal papers and business records of popular music's most influential figures accessible to The public for The first time. The library and archives also enhances The Museum's education programs at The university level.
See schedule oholla if ya hear me: hip hop at 50: hip hop is an immersive, thriving cultural force and The most influential musical development of The last 50 years. Hip hop at 50: holla if ya hear me takes a journey through The essential breakthrough events and historical moments; through The music's sound, words, and powerful messages; and illustrates music's ability to connect us in times of strife and celebration. This exhibit celebrates The life, music, and cultural impact of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's hip hop inductees and expands beyond their influence to look at The key artists, styles, and moments from hip hop history.
See schedule oeducation & public programs: The Rock and Roll Hall of fames's education and visitor engagement division produces scores of activities and events each year that reinforce The Rock Hall's commitment to The study and interpretation of Rock and Roll music and its roots. The content of these programs highlights not only The work of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, but also a broad spectrum of popular music ranging from The blues, country, and gospel of The early 1900s to The classic Rock of The 1960s to The hip hop and pop sounds of today. These programs are presented in a variety of formats including student group programs, interviews, public concerts, lectures, film screenings, master classes, and conferences at venues both on- and off-site. Further, The Rock Hall hosted community festivals celebrating The intersection of music, culture, and society.