American Sign Language (ASL) tours of select galleries are always offered at noon on the same day as our monthly Calm Morning program and accommodative Family Matinee film screening. Join a museum educator and ASL interpreter to experience cinema’s wide-ranging contributions to the world.

If you are interested in learning more, please email us at museumeducation@oscars.org.

On the last Friday of every month at 2pm, a museum educator offers a visual description tour in a select exhibition.

This 30-minute verbal overview, crafted for visitors who are blind or low vision, is a way of using words to represent the visual world, helping people form mental images of what they cannot see. All are welcome to join this gallery conversation. 

If you are interested in learning more, or would like to book an individual visual description tour, please email us at museumeducation@oscars.org.

Create your own watercolor backgrounds inspired by the The Boy and the Heron, screening the same day in our Ted Mann Theater.

Angela Sanchez of LatinX in Animation and Austin Faber of Black N’ Animated discuss the past, present, and future of their communities’ voices in animated film.

A Hollywood costume designer gives a 30-minute tour that pieces together the art of costume design in films and the process of creating a character’s identity. The tour will showcase the way the three leading men in Jaws (1975) highlighted their identity through their distinct costumes.

Stay for a brief Q&A after the tour.

Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital explores the impact of the predominantly Jewish filmmakers who played a key role in establishing the American film studio system, transforming Los Angeles into a global epicenter of cinema.

Beth Kean, CEO of Holocaust Museum LA, and Warren Sherk, director of special collections of the Margaret Herrick Library, discuss the museum’s first permanent exhibition, highlighting new objects that showcase notable Oscar wins and the origins of motion picture history.

Moderated by Rachel Rosenfeld, associate director, Academy Collections Acquisitions.

About Gallery Spotlights

Gallery Spotlights feature special guests who bring fresh insights to our exhibitions. Join us for revealing monthly conversations connecting the objects in our galleries to the art and history of moviemaking.

If you have any questions or need assistance planning your visit, please email museumeducation@oscars.org.

Spend your evenings with us at the Academy Museum. Visit after 4:30pm and get a discount on museum admission for the last 90 minutes.

Martial arts legend and international movie star Jet Li signs copies of his insightful new book.

Angela Sanchez of LatinX in Animation and Austin Faber of Black N’ Animated discuss the past, present, and future of their communities’ voices in animated film.

Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon will celebrate the visionary actor and image-maker, examining the many facets of how she created and shaped her public persona in the context of the classical Hollywood studio system. 

The exhibition will present hundreds of original objects, including posters, portraits, photographs, production documents, letters, and rarely seen personal materials—many of which will be on display for the first time. Major highlights include two costumes by Orry-Kelly from Some Like it Hot (1959), and the rarely exhibited, famous pink dress by William Travilla from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953).

Museum members are invited to an exclusive preview on Saturday, May 30 from 10am to 6pm. Members can purchase guest tickets alongside their complimentary admission tickets. The exhibition opens to the public Sunday, May 31. 

Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon is curated by Associate Curator Sophia Serrano, with the support of Curatorial Assistant Simran Bhalla.

The Academy Museum opens its doors to soccer fans of all ages for a free program packed with food, family-friendly activities, and more.

Not a follower of fútbol? Museum admission is also free; take a lap around our premiere installations, including Jaws: The Exhibition, Studio Ghibli's PONYO, Barbie to Anna Karenina: The Cinematic Worlds of Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer, and the iconic ruby slippers in our Identity gallery.

And watch this space: We'll soon announce three films celebrating The Beautiful Game, only for Fútbol Free Day. All screenings are in 35mm, and all are free.

Best of all, you don't need to reserve a ticket in advance. Simply show up and let us welcome you.

Join museum educators Thursdays through Sundays for 30-minute guided tours of the Jaws: The Exhibition.

American Sign Language (ASL) tours of select galleries are always offered at noon on the same day as our monthly Calm Morning program and accommodative Family Matinee film screening. Join a museum educator and ASL interpreter to experience cinema’s wide-ranging contributions to the world.

If you are interested in learning more, please email us at museumeducation@oscars.org.

On the last Friday of every month at 2pm, a museum educator offers a visual description tour in a select exhibition.

This 30-minute verbal overview, crafted for visitors who are blind or low vision, is a way of using words to represent the visual world, helping people form mental images of what they cannot see. All are welcome to join this gallery conversation. 

If you are interested in learning more, or would like to book an individual visual description tour, please email us at museumeducation@oscars.org.

Join museum educators on the first Saturday of the month for a 30-minute guided Spanish-language tour of the Jaws: The Exhibition.

Join educators as they highlight the Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho exhibition.

Explore the art of screenwriting with a live presentation by a museum curator.

Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital explores the impact of the predominantly Jewish filmmakers who played a key role in establishing the American film studio system, transforming Los Angeles into a global epicenter of cinema.

Beth Kean, CEO of Holocaust Museum LA, and Warren Sherk, director of special collections of the Margaret Herrick Library, discuss the museum’s first permanent exhibition, highlighting new objects that showcase notable Oscar wins and the origins of motion picture history.

Moderated by Rachel Rosenfeld, associate director, Academy Collections Acquisitions.

About Gallery Spotlights

Gallery Spotlights feature special guests who bring fresh insights to our exhibitions. Join us for revealing monthly conversations connecting the objects in our galleries to the art and history of moviemaking.

If you have any questions or need assistance planning your visit, please email museumeducation@oscars.org.

Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon will celebrate the visionary actor and image-maker, examining the many facets of how she created and shaped her public persona in the context of the classical Hollywood studio system. 

The exhibition will present hundreds of original objects, including posters, portraits, photographs, production documents, letters, and rarely seen personal materials—many of which will be on display for the first time. Major highlights include two costumes by Orry-Kelly from Some Like it Hot (1959), and the rarely exhibited, famous pink dress by William Travilla from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953).

Museum members are invited to an exclusive preview on Saturday, May 30 from 10am to 6pm. Members can purchase guest tickets alongside their complimentary admission tickets. The exhibition opens to the public Sunday, May 31. 

Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon is curated by Associate Curator Sophia Serrano, with the support of Curatorial Assistant Simran Bhalla.

Take inspiration from some of the tastiest moments in Studio Ghibli films during this fun family workshop.

Not sure what a film editor does? A good one can change the entire emotional impact of a movie, affecting everything from pacing to the story beats themselves. In our latest workshop, teens can learn all about post-production editing in filmmaking, exploring how editors work with directors to bring together a solid vision. Our Education team also goes over the basics of editing software.

If you have any questions or need assistance planning your visit, please email museumeducation@oscars.org.   

About Drop-in Workshops for Teens

On the third Friday of every month, our Education team opens our learning space to teens, encouraging them to discover our exhibitions and screenings, explore the museum, hang out, and get creative.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, take an opportunity to slow down, be present, and channel your creativity.

Create your own watercolor backgrounds inspired by the The Boy and the Heron, screening the same day in our Ted Mann Theater.

Martial arts legend and international movie star Jet Li signs copies of his insightful new book.