Rock Hall reopens interactive exhibit

CLEVELAND — The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is reopening its interactive Garage exhibit on July 1. After a long pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Garage exhibit debuts with a donation from Barry and Roy Minoff in support of the Rock Hall's mission to engage, teach and inspire through the power of rock & roll. Barry and Roy Minoff are longtime supporters of the museum, both serving as museum trustees and are lifelong music fans and performers themselves. The brothers were inspired to make the gift to encourage more live music in Cleveland and to support the unique educational opportunities offered at the Rock Hall, a release from the museum states. In recognition of the gift, the museum's second floor is now labeled the "Minoff Family presents The Garage" and is marked with signage at the entrance. The Garage reopens with newly added artifacts including one of the most sought-after and costly guitars in the rock world, Inductee Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd's 1959 Gibson Les Paul used to perform "Free Bird," Inductee Roger Taylor of Queen's drumsticks, and Inductee Ginger Baker of Cream's Ludwig snare drum. Plus, added to the jam room, fans can play Bob Stinson of The Replacements' beloved organ. These iconic artifacts join instruments used by Buddy Guy, Bikini Kill, Public Enemy and Kim Deal, among others, spanning all eras on display in the exhibition. Inside The Garage fans can play real instruments — drums, guitars, bass and keyboards — at dedicated stations. The Rock Hall is open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended summer hours on Saturdays until 8 p.m. EST in July. Reserve your ticket now at rockhall.com.