The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, USA, is home to some of the world’s most valuable music artifacts, including John Lennon’s piano, Elvis Presley’s motorcycle and Janis Joplin’s Porsche.
The building, designed by I.M. Pei, features over 55,000 sq m of exhibition space, illuminated by natural light through geometric glass structures. However, this poses challenges in terms of UV protection and energy efficiency.
The main issues facing the museum are energy loss and overheating during the summer months, UV damage to exhibits leading to fading and degradation, and the need for a solution that does not alter the appearance of the unique architecture.
The 3M Solution
3M offers installation of 3M Sun Control Window Film Prestige Exterior Series, which uses metal-free nanotechnology and offers:
- Rejection of up to 97% of infrared light, reducing heat in the interior.
- Blocking 99.9% of UV rays, which protects exhibits from fading.
- Low internal and external reflectivity, preserving the aesthetics of the building.
- Uses non-metallic technology, preventing corrosion and does not affect wireless signals.
- Installation was performed by an authorized 3M dealer in 6 weeks.


How did 3M Prestige Exterior affect the museum?
The installation of 3M Prestige Exterior Series led to significant results for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Annual energy savings are estimated at between $20,000 and $40,000, while providing better protection for exhibits, allowing the original appearance of artifacts to be preserved for future generations.
Cooling efficiency has been significantly improved, reducing the need for air conditioning during the summer months. In addition, the project supports the museum’s sustainable practices, consistent with its philosophy of environmental protection.
“3M window film was an easy solution. It protects our exhibits from UV rays, improves the visitor experience, and reduces energy consumption.”
Brian Kenyon, CFO of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

Innovative products for successful projects
The project demonstrates how 3M Prestige Exterior Series offers effective protection for valuable exhibits, increases energy efficiency and preserves the aesthetics of unique architectural objects. This solution is ideal for museums, galleries and other cultural institutions that seek a balance between functionality and visual appeal.

“This is truly an architectural marvel. We’ve installed window film on many different styles of buildings before, but we’ve never installed a glazed building with this type of geometric design.” — Mark Keesling, Marketing Manager, 3M Renewable Energy Division
If you want your buildings to benefit from the advantages of 3M Prestige Exterior Series, contact us – as an official distributor, we can offer you expert advice, customized solutions and stock availability.