Experience the greatest moments in rock & roll and connect with the legendary artists that changed our world. Discover the movements ignited by music revolutionaries like Lennon, Madonna, Hendrix and Dylan. Step into this epic rock journey, featuring exclusive exclusive collection pieces from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland.
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This extraordinary exhibit presents exclusive artifacts from the life and work of John Lennon – a true legend of music and one of the greatest artists and activists of the twentieth century. The exhibit will feature never-before-seen items that uniquely commemorate Lennon’s life in New York City.
“John would have been so pleased that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex in New York is honoring his life and work. It was a city we called home for many years and I so hope it will be a true gift to New York City’s residents and visitors that have been such supportive fans,” said Yoko Ono.
This special feature exhibit is created by Yoko Ono and curated by Jim Henke, Vice President of Exhibitions and Curatorial Affairs, for the New York City Annex. The exhibit will include a selection of rare artifacts, films and photos as well as exclusive New York-centric additions provided by the generosity of Yoko Ono. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex NYC exhibit in SoHo is expected to make a big impact on the millions of fans who adore John Lennon, telling the story of his time in New York, a place he dearly loved. Additional details about JOHN LENNON: THE NEW YORK CITY YEARS will be unveiled in coming weeks.
"Yoko Ono has been very generous to the Hall of Fame over the years, and we are delighted to be able to work with her on this new exhibit," Henke said. "John Lennon spent the last nine years of his life in New York, and he loved the city. This exhibit will examine those years and the many things John accomplished while in New York."
“We’re ecstatic to bring this John Lennon exhibit to the Annex. New York is an integral part of our music history and holds major significance to John and Yoko. It’s an honor to showcase the life and work of such an extraordinary rock and roll legend,” said Michael Cohl of S2BN Entertainment, one of the producing partners.
A portion of the cost of each ticket to the exhibition will be donated to Spirit Foundations, a charitable foundation set up by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, to further John and Yoko's philanthropic initiatives.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ANNEX NYC
is located in the heart of Soho at 76 Mercer Street.
"Please note: All tickets are issued for a specific entry time. Due to space limitations in the Immersive Theater, entry times are strictly enforced. Latecomers cannot be accommodated. We advise you to arrive at the ANNEX 10 - 15 minutes prior to your entry time."
This initial area pays tribute to each and every artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and introduces, ignites and primes the audience.
An engaging and dynamic movie experience that uses immersive audio and visual technology to highlight some of the most explosive performance moments in rock history including Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, The Who and Patti Smith.
From this point on, visitors will receive a set of high-quality PX200 Sennheiser stereo headphones and a state-of-the-art wireless audio system. As visitors walk freely around the exhibit, they will hear only relevant music specific to the gallery zones they are experiencing.
A visual and musical discovery of how yesterday’s music legends have influenced the chart-toppers at the forefront of today's music scene; bringing to life musical timelines of genres such as R&B, Hip Hop and Blues Rock. Hear how the best selling albums of 50 Cent and Notorious B.I.G. have been shaped by the genius of James Brown, and how Velvet Underground has guided Coldplay’s expressive style.
This area within the Annex will take visitors on a journey of the musical moments that created and defined powerful movements, and showcases many exciting and rare rock items. Examples include a white Vox electric guitar from The Beatles that has never been showcased elsewhere, the necklace Jimi Hendrix wore at Monterey Pop Festival in one of the most notable live performances ever, and the handwritten lyrics to ‘U.S. Blues’ by The Grateful Dead. An electrifying soundtrack brings these items to life throughout this gallery.
As an ongoing homage to a city that has been so integral in music history, the Annex will have a permanent “New York Rocks” exhibition that will include an oversized interactive map to highlight key locations around Manhattan that have musical significance, including Studio 54 and The Chelsea Hotel. The gallery also includes the notebook in which Billy Joel wrote all the lyrics for “The Stranger” album, the ‘Big Suit’ worn onstage by David Byrne in Talking Heads, and many of the physical elements, including the front awning and cash register, from the recently closed CBGB, the infamous club that is so entrenched in New York rock history.
The Annex will include special exhibits and displays that give visitors a taste of the larger experience at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland. These exhibits will showcase elements of the Cleveland Museum’s collection and engage in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame experience via visitation, membership, online participation and/or philanthropic support.
Other highlights throughout include an untitled, handwritten poem by Jim Morrison, Elvis Presley's motorcycle jacket, Michael Jackson's velvet jacket from “We Are The World”, John Lennon's Record Plant Piano, Bruce Springsteen's 1957 Chevy and much, much more.
| Individual Ticket Price | Group Ticket Price | |
| Adult | $24.50 | $18 |
| Seniors (65+) | $22.50 | $16 |
| Child (4-12) | $16.50 | $14 |
| Student Groups (K-College) | $14 | |
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Individual ticket buyers will pay additional 8.875% NY sales tax. |
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"Please note: All tickets are issued for a specific entry time. Due to space limitations in the Immersive Theater, entry times are strictly enforced. Latecomers cannot be accommodated. We advise you to arrive at the ANNEX 10 - 15 minutes prior to your entry time."
Many of the artists who have generously loaned or donated artifacts to the Museum have stipulated that these items are not to be photographed or reproduced in any way. Due to our agreements with these artists, photography and video are allowed only in the Annex lobby. Cameras should be left at the coat check.
ANNEX NYC is wheel chair accessible. Please note that there are a limited number of wheel chair seats in the Immersive Theater per entry time.
All strollers must be checked. The Annex requires visitors to check backpacks of any size, shopping bags, and all bags larger than 11 by 17 by 6 inches (28 by 43 by 15 centimeters). Please leave oversized items at home so you may comfortably enjoy your visit to the Annex. Coat check is not able to accommodate luggage, bikes and other oversized items. The Annex may refuse to accept other items at its discretion, and is not responsible for items held by the coat check.
All guests must abide by the following guidelines inside the galleries:
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