Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
A film museum run by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Visitors can experience what it feels like to walk up on stage and accept an Oscar statuette.
The museum was converted from the old May Company department store, and architect Renzo Piano added the spherical “Sphere” theater and a rooftop terrace that offers views of the Hollywood Sign. Exhibits cover film history, costumes and props (such as the ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” and the shark model from “Jaws”), animation, and visual effects. The “Oscar Experience” lets you simulate accepting an award on stage, for an additional fee. Admission is about $25. It is usually open until 6:00 PM Sunday through Thursday, and hours are extended to 8:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. It is located on Museum Row, just a short walk from LACMA.
Opening hours
10:00–18:00 (until 20:00 Fri & Sat)
Nearby sights
- Petersen Automotive Museum
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
- La Brea Tar Pits
- Original Farmers Market & The Grove
- Sunset Boulevard
- Hollywood Walk of Fame / TCL Chinese Theatre
- Beverly Hills / Rodeo Drive
- Dolby Theatre