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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is known for showcasing musicians' costumes, instruments and memorabilia. But now visitors can play music there, too, in the "Garage." The $2 million exhibit opens to the public today on the second floor of the Rock Hall.

鈥淚t鈥檚 all about energizing and inspiring,鈥� said Rock Hall Vice President and Chief Curator Karen Herman.

In reflecting upon the museum鈥檚 more than two decades in Cleveland, Herman said it was important to design a space for visitors to make music.

鈥淓very visitor can come in and try it,鈥� she said.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Vice President and Chief Curator Karen Herman [Rock Hall]

The exhibit caters to both newbies and experts. For instance, someone could pick up a guitar for the first time and take a video lesson while another visitor jams with friends or museum staff.  

The space itself looks like the inside of a garage with posters on the wall, which are replicas from the museum鈥檚 collection. The instruments are new 鈥� no one鈥檚 playing Les Paul鈥檚 guitar 鈥� but some artifacts are on display in cases nearby for inspiration.

鈥淵ou can see everyone has to start somewhere,鈥� Herman said.

A team was hired to assist visitors with the instruments and keep them tuned.

With the launch of the exhibit, staff will observe how people use the space and adjust.

鈥淚f no one touches the basses and everyone wants to play the keys, we add more keys,鈥� Herman said. 鈥淲e鈥檒l switch it up based on what people are feeling, thinking and telling us.鈥�

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's new "Garage" on the second floor of the museum. [Rock Hall]