Visiting timetable10:00 AM09:00 PM
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Fondation Louis Vuitton, 8 Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi, 75116 Paris, France
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Museum of Pop Culture Seattle: Music as Architecture

Gehry’s MoPOP turns music into metal folds—exploring surface logic, program, and visitor experience.

1/14/2026
12 min read
Museum of Pop Culture exterior

MoPOP

Overview

Music translated into metal folds—MoPOP’s surfaces echo instrument forms and stage energy, hosting exhibitions and performance.


Surface Palette

  • Metal folds in varied colors and reflectivity.
  • Curves referencing guitars, drums, and stage rigging.

Gallery Flow

  • Thresholds as track changes: sound → artifact → performance.
  • Nooks for listening and immersion.

Experience Notes

  • Follow the curves—gallery thresholds feel like musical transitions.
  • Seek reflective surfaces that warp color and light.

Photo Points

  • Exterior curvature at late afternoon.
  • Interior reflections with visitors in motion.

About the Author

Architecture Editor

Architecture Editor

I wrote this guide so your visit to the Fondation Louis Vuitton feels calm, curious, and well‑timed—without missing what makes Gehry’s building so special.

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MoPOP
Seattle
Music

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