Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Music museum · Cleveland, Ohio

Illustration of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Overview

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a museum of rock music history in a glass pyramid on Lake Erie.

History

Cleveland was chosen partly because DJ Alan Freed popularized the term "rock and roll" there. The museum, designed by I.M. Pei, opened in 1995.

Today

The museum draws visitors from around the world and hosts major events.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.