① Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

📍 325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

📀 Great for: Music history, interactive exhibits.

Opened in 2000 and designed by Frank Gehry, MoPOP is a bold, futuristic museum dedicated to pop culture.

Inside, you’ll find a huge Nirvana and Jimi Hendrix collection, plus hands-on experiences like the Sound Lab 🎸.

Don’t miss special exhibits and live events that bring Seattle’s music legacy to life.

② The Crocodile

📍 2505 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

🎤 Great for: Grunge history, intimate concerts.

Since the late ’80s, The Crocodile has been Seattle’s grunge launchpad—hosting Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden 🤘.

Today, it’s a modern space with a restaurant, comedy club, and All Ages Room. Still one of the best places to catch live shows up close.

③ KEXP Live Room

📍 472 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

📻 Great for: Free live performances, indie vibes.

KEXP is Seattle’s world-famous indie radio station, with a studio that doubles as a performance space.

Check out daily live sessions 🔥, explore the record shop, and grab a coffee in the Gathering Space café ☕.

④ Sub Pop Store

📍 SEA Airport, 17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158

💿 Great for: Rare vinyl, quirky merch.

Sub Pop Records signed Nirvana, Mudhoney, and Soundgarden—defining the grunge era.

Their airport store has exclusive collectibles 🛍️, making it a must-stop for music fans flying in or out of Seattle ✈️.

⑤ Neumos

📍 925 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122

🎶 Great for: Indie acts, nightlife energy.

Located in Capitol Hill, Neumos is a legendary small venue where rising stars and touring artists perform under glowing lights 🌌.

With balcony views, a killer sound system, and the bar Moe’s next door 🍹, it’s a perfect night out spot.