Program Series: 2026 Oscars Season Public Programs
Gallery Spotlight: Archiving the Academy
Free with museum admission
Fri, Mar 27, 2026
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Curator's View Tour: Every Oscar Has a Story
Experience our Oscars-themed galleries with Vice President of Curatorial Affairs Doris Berger. Join Berger in examining the glamorous and sometimes complicated stories of the Academy Awards. Enjoy a deep dive into a unique collection of significant Oscars; see our illustrated timeline of awards history; and take in an iconic lineup of speeches and fashions.
About Curator’s View Tours
On select days, explore the Academy Museum with a curatorial team member and dive behind the scenes of our exhibitions. Don’t miss these rare chances to hear our curators’ perspectives on featured films, filmmakers and other key contributors to the arts and sciences of cinema.
If you have any questions or need assistance planning your visit, please email museumeducation@oscars.org.
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Close-Up Tours: Academy Awards History
Join educators as they highlight the Academy Awards History gallery.
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Exploring History through One Night in Miami...
In person: director Regina King. writer/producer Kemp Powers, and moderator Ellen C. Scott
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Inside Jaws: The Art of Casting with Richard Hicks
Casting director and Academy member Richard Hicks reveals how casting is key to creating an authentic onscreen atmosphere, using Jaws: The Exhibition as a backdrop.
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In Focus: Production Design in Animation
Peek behind the curtain of animated worlds with production designer Kendal Cronkhite, including her work as an art director on films such as James and the Giant Peach (1996) and her continued work on DreamWorks films like Trolls World Tour (2020).
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Women at the Oscars: Milestones and Looking Forward
Join us in conversation with Women in Film Deputy Director Maikiko James and Alliance of Women Directors board member and Events Director Sacha Smith as they reflect on the history of women nominees and winners at the Oscars. The wide-ranging talk covers the significance of women being recognized in male-dominated categories; milestone moments for women at the ceremony; what changes need to be made as the Academy approaches its 100th Oscars ceremony; and more.
Visitors are encouraged to explore the Stories of Cinema: Oscars gallery before or after the program.