Paul Allen (Founder) (Microsoft co-founder who established the museum in 2000)

Frank O. Gehry (Architect) (Designed the iconic, smashed-guitar inspired metallic exterior)

Jimi Hendrix (Musician) (Extensive original artifact collection and inspiration for the central Sky Church)

Nirvana (Band) (“Taking Punk to the Masses” – permanent exhibition on Seattle Grunge)

Trimpin (Sound Sculptor) (“IF VI WAS IX” – towering tornado-like sculpture of over 500 instruments)

Pearl Jam (Band) (“Home and Away” exhibition highlighting the band’s Seattle roots)

Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame (Exhibition) (Showcasing genre-defining creators and creations)

Sky Church (Venue) (Massive central gathering space featuring one of the world’s largest indoor LED screens)

The Matrix & Star Wars (Props) (Displays of original cinematic artifacts and costumes)

Sound Lab (Interactive Gallery) (Hands-on space where visitors can play electric instruments and record music)

Ruth E. Carter (Costume Designer) (“Afrofuturism in Costume Design” touring exhibition)

Jim Henson (Creator) (“The Jim Henson Exhibition” featuring original Muppets and fantasy creations)

Minecraft (Video Game) (Past major exhibition celebrating the game’s cultural impact)

Prince (Musician) (“Prince from Minneapolis” photographic exhibition)

Seattle Center Monorail (Architecture) (The city’s historic monorail passes directly through the MoPOP building)