Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP)

Step into a world of folklore and fantasy with The 5th Avenue Theatre's upcoming performance of “Songs of the Moon” on April 12 in MOPOP’s Sky Church. Presented by the 5th Avenue Theatre's Educational Touring Company, this 50-minute performance (plus an engaging Q&A) brings folktales from Korea, Vietnam, and China to life through the eyes of three Asian American students prepping for the Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival. April 12, 2025 |11:00 AM and 2:00 PM | MOPOP Free with museum admission or membership. Save your seats for the performance here: https://lnkd.in/gvsnKnXC ?? The 5th Avenue Theatre’s Educational Touring Company, 2025. Songs of the Moon: Fantastical Folktales from Asia. Vivian Hsu Photography. #MOPOP #The5thAvenueTheatre #MusicalTheater

MOPOP is #hiring a Visitor Services Representative! The Visitor Services Representative (VSR hereafter) is expected to promote a positive visitor experience while applying museum procedures and ensuring visitors’ first and last impression are memorable. The role is responsible for daily operations with a thorough working knowledge of the facilities, exhibitions, and activities. This person plays a key role in welcoming all visitors and maintaining visitor materials. VSRs are cross-trained and responsible for welcoming all visitors, ticket and membership sales, advocating for the museum’s programs, and supporting other departments. *This is a temporary full-time position expected, but not guaranteed, to last through the summer high visitation period. Work Schedule: 35 - 40 hours per week, 5 days per week, including weekends. Salary: 22.08 per hour. This is a non-exempt FLSA position. Benefits: This temporary full-time position includes Medical/Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 3.08 hours of accrued Vacation per bi-weekly pay period, Seattle Sick/Safe, up to 8 Company Holidays paid throughout the year, EAP, 401k plan with vested match schedule once eligible, and subsidized transportation benefits for Orca Pass or parking. Click the link to learn more about the role and apply today! https://lnkd.in/gHbZbDhh #VisitorServicesRepResentative #VSR #VisitorServicesJobs #VisitorServices #MuseumJobs #SeattleJobs

MOPOP is #hiring for the role of Vice President, Marketing Strategy + Sponsorships. MOPOP is seeking an innovative Vice President, Marketing Strategy + Sponsorships to join the Museum at a critical and exciting time in the institution’s journey reaching and engaging audiences. The VP will be instrumental in shaping MOPOP’s future, driving increased attendance, deepening audience connection, and cultivating long term sponsorships. This position manages a highly creative and cross functional team encompassing marketing and communications, multimedia production, branding, and sponsorships. The successful candidate will blend creativity, strategic thinking, and strong leadership to position MOPOP as a premier cultural institution both regionally and beyond. The VP, Marketing Strategy + Sponsorships will partner closely with CEO, Michele Y. Smith to amplify diverse identities, experiences, and their impact in popular culture. Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. At least 3 days onsite. This role requires occasional night and weekend hours to support events, philanthropy, and representing MOPOP; some travel may be required. Salary: $170,019.20 - $185,016.00 per year Benefits: This regular full-time position includes Medical/Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 4.62 hours of accrued Vacation per bi-weekly pay period (equaling 15 days per year), Seattle Sick/Safe, 7 Floating Holidays, 8 Company Holidays paid throughout the year, EAP, 401k plan with vested match schedule once eligible, and subsidized transportation benefits for Orca Pass or parking. Click here to learn more about the role and apply today: https://lnkd.in/e6yHMTks #MOPOP #Marketing #MarketingJobs #VPofMarketing #MarketingVicePresident #MarketingVP #SponsorhsipJobs #MarketingCareers #SeattleJobs #MusuemJobs

Submit your application to be MOPOP’s next Guest Curator! The Guest Curator Program highlights emerging curators and voices, providing insights into exhibition creation, development, and final installation. Guest curators receive hands-on experience working with MOPOP’s Curatorial, Collections, and Exhibits teams to create a small exhibition on the topic of their choosing. Fill out an application here: https://lnkd.in/gYDz-U6V #MOPOP #GuestCurator #MuseumLife #SeattleMuseums

Have you had a chance to see Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form here at MOPOP? Get a sneak peak of the exhibition with this preview video from KING 5 Media Group and hear from the Exhibition Curator from Barbican Centre, Paul Gravett and MOPOP’s Senior Curator, Amalia Kozloff for an inside look.? Find out that you can expect from this bold new exhibit here:? https://lnkd.in/gyBtxCgR? #MOPOP #AsianComics #Comics #ComicBooks #Manga #SeattleMuseum #PopCulture??

Experience Chutzpah: The Jewish Voices behind American Comics exhibition opening tomorrow at MOPOP! This exhibition is the 5th iteration of the museum’s Guest Curator Program celebrating the Jewish creators who infused both heroes and villains with their stories, cultures, and histories. Curated by Madeleine O’Connor. Click the link to learn more about the Guest Curator Program and get your tickets to see the exhibition at MOPOP, tomorrow! https://lnkd.in/gvdz9JQG #MOPOP #Comics #ComicBooks #AmericanComics

Educators- Join MOPOP for our High School Horror Teacher PD on May 17! Participants will analyze horror film clips, learn about filmmaking techniques, and create a unique horror story. This PD includes hands-on learning, connecting with other educators, and take-home lesson plans to use in your own classroom! ??? May 17, 2025 ? 10am-2pm Register today: https://lnkd.in/gjnxYDkP #MOPOP #TeacherProfessionalDevelopment #STEMLearning #TeacherPD

It’s no secret that MOPOP knows music! From our Founder’s Awards performances to the Sound Off! program, and our exhibitions featuring music history with Nirvana and Jimi Hendrix to name a few. We celebrate music in so many fantastic ways and we couldn’t be happier to see the museum mentioned by the Grammy Awards as a must-see museum during Music In Our Schools Month! Click the link to see the full list of museums: https://lnkd.in/g3pzHCuV Do you have a favorite exhibition from MOPOP (past or present) that celebrated music? Tell us in the comments! ?? #MOPOP #GrammyAwards #MusicHistory #PopCulture #SeattleMuseum #Museums

Thank you to Forbes for sharing this in-depth article on MOPOP’s newest special exhibition, Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form written by Rob Salkowitz. ?? Take a deep dive into the world of comic art, from Japanese manga to South Korean webtoons, exploring historical roots and contemporary works here: https://lnkd.in/gNQJSuU7? #MOPOP #Comics #ComicBooks #Manga #PopCulture??

Before we say farewell to Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy, take advantage of MOPOP’s first-ever bundle and explore the exhibition, plus Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form during the same visit. See the artwork and artifacts before Keith Haring's last day open on March 23! Click the link to claim this special deal: https://lnkd.in/eKbJJ7Pk ???Photo 2: ? Is Yuniarto. Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy is a Single Source Traveling Exhibition provided by PANART, a Private Collection. #MOPOP #KeithHaring #KeithHaringExhibit #AsianComics #ComicBooks #Comics #Manga #ThingsToDoInSeattle