Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Cleveland, OH
A glass pyramid on Lake Erie full of guitars, handwritten lyrics and stage outfits.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, stands on the shore of Lake Erie at East Ninth Street. The museum opened on September 1, 1995, after Cleveland was chosen as the site in 1986. It was designed by I. M. Pei: a 49-meter (162-foot) tower supports a glass “tent” and a glass pyramid. Pei had to reduce the height from the original 61 meters (200 feet) because of nearby Burke Lakefront Airport. The exhibition space totals more than 5,100 square meters (55,000 square feet).
On the lower level, the Ertegun Exhibition Hall shows the roots of rock; the entrance to the Hall of Fame section is on the third floor and the Foster Theater on the fourth. The top two floors are reserved for large temporary exhibitions. The library and archives are on the Metro Campus of Cuyahoga Community College.
An expansion of about 50,000 square feet (roughly 4,600 square meters) is scheduled to open in November 2026, according to the museum’s website (as of October 2026). It adds more exhibition space, a concert hall, a free entrance area and a new park on the lakefront. Check current exhibitions and any restrictions before you travel.
- Nearest town
- Cleveland, OH
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 41.5085, -81.6954
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is in Cleveland, OH, at GPS 41.5085, -81.6954. It is about 18 mi from Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Can you camp near Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camp George Forbes, about 11 mi away; within 25 mi there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Giant baskets and infinity rooms: a Midwest oddities run.
What is there to see near Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Places worth a stop nearby: Brandywine Falls (18 mi), Boston Mill Visitor Center (18 mi), Ritchie Ledges (22 mi) and Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (28 mi).
When is the best time to visit Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)