In the last 50-60 years, and especially nowadays, any event in the world of music, cinema or on television can become a cult phenomenon around the world, causing a real mania among fans. And since the mania of pop culture affects all aspects of our lives: starting with carnival costumes and ending with conversations at the educational institution or having breakfast at the table, various cultural institutions (museums, exhibitions, etc.) decided to be on the crest of the wave, also touching great. Regardless of whether you are a fan of an epic series, a popular epic movie or a cult music group, keep in mind our rating of exhibitions to always stay in trend and indulge your pop hobbies.
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ABBA Group Museum - Stockholm, Sweden
The ABBA pop group and IKEA furniture hypermarkets are the largest cultural importer with Swedish roots. But if the IKEA museum is ignored by many because of the high ticket price, then the ABBA museum located in Stockholm "makes a difference." During a tour of the museum, everyone can join the famous quartet through virtual reality. You will also be able to see unusual costumes and original instruments that were used by the band members during numerous performances. But the main thing is the ability to put on one or more concert things, record your voice in the recording room and perform with the group on the same stage. Of course, all this happens in digital format.
The highlight of the museum is the telephone, known only to ABBA members, which they call from time to time. Imagine if you are lucky enough to speak with legendary performers. Ticket price for an adult is a little less than $ 30, for children - $ 10. If you gather a company of 6 people (two adults and four children), you can visit the museum for only $ 65. Paying $ 2, you get an audio guide.
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The Making of Harry Potter - London, UK
Any fan of Harry Potter films who did not reach the age of majority before graduation probably hoped to receive a letter of admission to Hogwarts. I think some are still waiting, hoping to become great magicians. Fortunately, thanks to Warner Bros. in London, anyone can personally get acquainted with the world of wizards. Visitors will be led through the Forbidden Forest, and also sent to wander along the slanting lane before being introduced to the props and costumes of the favorite characters of the legendary film. Another point of visiting the museum will be acquaintance with the creation of visual effects, which played a significant role in the success of the adaptation of Joan Rowling's novels. Here you will see Explosive willow, a scaled copy of Hogwarts, three animatronic models of the famous Beakwing and much more.
Events are regularly held at the studio, for example, Halloween or a Christmas dinner in the Great Hall, which helps to plunge into the atmosphere of sorcery. A standard ticket to the museum for an adult costs $ 54, for children from 5 to 15 years it will cost $ 43. Children under 5 visit the Harry Potter Museum for free, although an admission ticket is still required, so most-beauty.ru recommends that you do not forget to book it on the site.
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Mad Max 2 Museum - Silverton, New South Wales, Australia
Located in the wilderness, the Australian village of Silverton is ideal for conveying a post-apocalyptic atmosphere. The countryside surrounding the village satisfied the creators of the continuation of the Mad Max franchise, released in 1981. Today, film fans can visit the local museum, which simply cannot leave anyone indifferent. Do not wait for boring exhibitions with dusty exhibits, although, of course, there is enough dust here. Futuristic cars, tattered costumes and props, which are a work of art, will allow you to plunge into the atmosphere of creating a film. There are also photographs that can only be seen in the museum. The curator and part-owner of the museum, Adrian Bennett, is enthusiastic. He will maintain a conversation with anyone by sharing his knowledge of the domestic cuisine of the film industry.
If it’s not easy to bring you to Australia, do not be too lazy to visit the Mad Max 2 Museum, open daily from 9 to 17. A pleasant surprise will be the absence of an admission fee. However, most visitors still donate a few dollars, respecting the work of the owners of this extraordinary museum.
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The Beatles Story - Liverpool, UK
Perhaps the peak of Beatlemania fell in the 60s, but the obsession of fans from all over the world in the Liverpool four does not quench today. This museum is located in the hometown of the Beatles, and has won many awards. Once inside, you can learn about each stage of the formation of the group, including studying the biography of each of its members. It contains materials about both the early years of The Beatles and the solo projects of all four Beatles. The museum has created replicas of places that had the greatest impact on the Beatles' rise to the top of fame, including the Cavern Club and Hamburg music venues. Of course, the exhibition is filled with memorabilia and musical instruments, each of which contains an incredible story. Audio guides based on the tales of John Lennon’s sister create the illusion of revealing a secret to fans. By the way, among others, the museum offers audio guides in Russian.
The Beatles Story will not make even children bored by offering them a huge outdoor piano where they can play while adults learn the origins of British rock music. An adult ticket will cost $ 22, a child ticket $ 13, students and pensioners will have to part with $ 16.
By the way, there is an interesting article on the strangest and most unusual museums in the world on our site most-beauty.ru.
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Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses - Seattle Pop Culture Museum, Washington, USA
Perhaps one of the main characters of the early 90s was the group Nirvana. Where, no matter how in Seattle, they will be able to pay tribute to this group and its cult leader Kurt Cobain. It is here that the future legends of world rock took their first steps in the musical field. Visitors to the exhibition will be able to check out Dave Grohl's drum kit or admire Kurt Cobain's Fender Start guitar, as well as touch other grunge artifacts. There are photographs hanging on the walls, transferring them to the dark clubs, which have become the platform for the climb of the Nirvana.
You can be transported from city to city, plunging into the atmosphere of sweaty dance floors and aggression of that period. Entrance to the Seattle Museum of Pop Culture will cost $ 28, while you can visit not only the Nirvana exhibition, but also other significant museum objects.
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Game of Thrones: The Touring Exhibition - Oberhausen, Germany
Fans of the series Game of Thrones are ready to execute anyone who encroaches on the sacred, thinking of criticizing the subject of their adoration. Perhaps the scale of the Mania of the Game of Thrones mania can only be compared with the obsession with the Potterians. Fans of the series, rejoice! A traveling exhibition has been created for you, bringing you closer to the Seven Kingdoms. By visiting it, you can see the scenery of all the cult places of the series, including Korolevskaya Harbor and Black Castle. And of course, you can sit on the Iron Throne, created from a thousand swords. The exhibition includes tons of details and costumes, and also offers you interactive elements with which you can plunge into the world of Westeros.
The last refuge of the exhibition was the German city of Oberhausen. The pilgrimage of the Game of Thrones fans lasted from the fall of 2018 to the spring of 2019. Ticket prices ranged from $ 16 to $ 23. The next stop will be in April 2019 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. For more information, we recommend that you visit the official website of the exhibition.
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Downton Abbey: The Exhibition - West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
The series “Downton Abbey” aroused our genuine interest in England at the beginning of the 20th century, when stiff British faced the inevitability of technological progress. Good news for fans, to immerse yourself in the characters of the series, it is enough to get to West Palm Beach in Florida, where an exhibition dedicated to Downton Abbey has opened since November 2018. This exhibition offers an excursion into history, through the study of the scenery and props associated with the series. All visitors will be able to feel like guests making a trip to Crowley Manor. However, the real treasure of the exhibition is a collection of elaborate, elegant costumes that are shown to the audience throughout all 6 seasons.
The exhibition moved from New York to Florida, where it will be held until the end of April 2019. Most likely, it will be extended, although the organizers have not yet reported on other venues. The cost of a standard ticket is $ 35, a VIP pass can be purchased for $ 49, which comes with an audio guide in different languages.
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Star Wars Identities: The Exhibition - Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo, Australia
The exhibition dedicated to the cult epic Star Wars will be open in the suburbs of Sydney from autumn 2018 to early June 2019. She was sheltered by the Powerhouse Museum, visiting which everyone can see waxworks and models of all her favorite characters, including Luke and Anakin Skywalker, Chewbacca and BB-8. Also here are the details and attributes brought from a distant, distant galaxy. In total, the exhibition includes about 200 exhibits, complemented by decorations specially created for the filming of the epic.
The main theme of the exhibition is individuality. You will learn a detailed biography of each Star Wars character, and also get the opportunity to create your own character at the end of the tour. The official website of the exhibition says that you can come in a suit, but you will be asked to take off the stormtrooper's helmet and turn in lightsabers in order to avoid armed conflict. An adult ticket will cost $ 36, for children and adolescents under 16 years of entry will cost $ 23. A family of four will be able to attend the exhibition, paying $ 95, hurry!
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Bond in Motion - London Film Museum, London, UK
James Bond would not have become an agent 007 without high-tech lotions and high-speed cars. Keeping this in mind, the London Covent Garden Museum of Cinema is hosting an exhibition on luxury Bond cars and other secret agent vehicles, including motorbikes and motor boats. At the exhibition you can see the legendary Aston Martin D85. He stands next to the classic Lotus Esprit S1 that appears in The Spy Who Loved Me. And also visitors will learn many stories related to the creation of various parts of the bondiana, and will be able to touch the memorabilia used in the process of filming.
A standard ticket for an adult at an exhibition at the London Museum of Cinema will cost $ 19, children under 15 years old will be able to enter by spending $ 12.5. Audio guides are provided separately and cost $ 7.
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And the GRAMMY Goes To - Grammy Museum, Cleveland, Mississippi, USA
If you are a fan of the annual Grammy Music Awards, then the news of a traveling exhibition dedicated to the ceremony will surely please you. The last refuge of the exhibition was the Grammy Museum in Cleveland, which hosted the exhibition until the beginning of spring 2019. Visitors to the exhibition were able to walk along the legendary red carpet, admire the outrageous outfits worn by style icons such as Beyoncé and Rihanna, as well as touch the piano of the indian pop band Fun, which was involved in the 2013 Grammy Awards. Also at the exhibition you can see photos of your favorite artists, which was made by the famous photographer Danny Clinch, while the stars were giving interviews behind the scenes.
The exhibition is open 6 days a week, except Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:30. On Sunday, the museum is open from 12 00 to 17 30. Entrance to the exhibition costs $ 12.