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Open 363 days a year (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum showcases artifacts donated or loaned by famous rock musicians from across the world. Located between East 9th and Lake Erie, the museum is centrally located in downtown Cleveland among other entertainment and artistic attractions. Originating in 1995, over seven million visitors have stepped foot in the museum, making it one of the most famous exhibits in downtown. Music plays continuously throughout the museum as visitors celebrate a love and appreciation for rock and roll as they have never experienced it. The annual calendar is chock full of events to please both classic and current rock and roll fans.The museum is the place to learn who the early players are, how rock and roll started, and how it has transpired over the years to captivate an audience of never-ending followers of all ages. Hip, cool, and educational are a few words that describe the seven floors of exhibit space. There are educational programs for visitors as young as preschoolers as they rock out in Toddler Rock sessions. Over 50,000 students visit the museum annually to study the history of rock and roll. In addition, distance learning students as far away as Australia are able to partake in the opportunities awarded by this fascinating facility. Watch live performances, stroll the exhibits, and prepare yourself for a day unlike no other museum experience you have ever encountered. Make your visit complete by staying overnight in downtown Cleveland at one of the many hotels within the vicinity of the museum. Accommodations range from moderately priced to all-suite to luxury. Bring your laptop and take advantage of high-speed wireless Internet access at all hotels, either complimentary or for a nominal fee. There is so much to do in downtown Cleveland, so make your stay here a multi-day vacation!