Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Exploring the Art and Science of Movies

Discover the magic of cinema at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Explore the art and science of movies in Hollywood.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures - Created by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, known for their annual Oscars® ceremony. The 300,000-square-foot Academy Museum, over 4 floors features gallery space dedicated to a highly immersive permanent exhibition and a schedule of diverse temporary exhibitions; two state-of-the-art film and…
What's Included
  • In-gallery guided tours and AR experiences available on the Academy Museum app
  • General Admission (All Gallery Exhibits)
Additional Information

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is the world’s leading institution dedicated to the art and science of movies and filmmaking. Guests can immerse themselves in the enchantment of cinema, viewing it through the perspective of those involved in the collaborative and creative filmmaking process. Conveniently situated on Wilshire Blvd in Hollywood, the museum is easily accessible!

Location
Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures
6067 Wilshire Blvd, At The Corner Of Wilshire And Fairfax
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Carmenf417
Dec 4, 2024
If you are a cinephile you can not miss it! - Amazing Museum!! I'm a cinemaphile so I really enjoyed its 4 floors full of super interesting samples. I recommend visiting the page to know the exhibition that is on the dates that you visit it and for more tips and advice, find me as @iru.viajera
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915majestic
Oct 31, 2024
Learn about the film industry in most interesting and entertaining way. Take your time. You won’t be disappointed. - Multiple interesting and curated permanent exhibits. Comfortably spaced in an airy and well lighted space. You can move at your own pace through both written information postings, illustrations and video pieces. Film history is traced as well as send-ups of favorites to maintain the interest of all patrons of the film arts. Temporary exhibits abound, with current in depth examination of Jewish people in the industry. No value judgement offered, just facts and compelling details of the industry woven into history bringing visitor to an interesting experience with understanding.
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Njcavalier
Sep 27, 2024
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is WONDERFUL! - The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is WONDERFUL! A veritable candy store for anyone who loves motion pictures, the museum is a feast for the eyes, the ears and the mind. The exhibits on various aspects of filmmaking — casting, music, costuming and makeup, special effects, etc. — are wide-ranging and fascinating. And there are exhibits on individual movies. I especially loved the great exhibits on The Godfather films and Casablanca. In addition to videos, including interviews, auditions and rehearsals as well as final cuts of key scenes, the Godfather exhibit included artifacts, like Don Vito’s office, characters’ costumes and even a replica of the famous horse’s head! And the artifacts in the Casablanca exhibit included both pianos played by Sam in the film and the doors of Rick’s Cafe. And of course there are various Oscar statuettes on display, among them Clark Gable’s and even Mary Pickford’s from the infancy of the Academy. There is so much in the museum that one could spend days there without seeing everything. Two galleries were closed on the day we visited, but our visit still filled most of the day. This is a must for any lover of films. And if you’re in L.A., chances are that you are a film lover. So GO!
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Signore_colomo
Sep 21, 2024
A great museum for the whole family! - This is a place where times stands still, and yet flies by! Filled with memories of all times, for all ages, you will feel you just enteres at the museum when your whole morning disappears. The exhibitions are perfectly installed, with a lot of interaction for the visitors, and lot of information to learn from. And as some of the exhibitions are temporary, you can visit it again and again.
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Napavalleydiner
Dec 22, 2024
Improved over the first 3 years - I reviewed this museum 3 years ago soon after they opened. At that time I gave it a 3 dot rating. We returned again to see the Godfather exhibit and whether they had improved some of the things I had disliked. The museum experience was indeed better this visit. PROS: Because it’s not brand new any longer, it was far less crowded, which was a relief. The Godfather exhibit was excellent and worth the trip. The Casablanca exhibit also was very interesting. Much of floor 2 was very good as before: the focus on various aspects of film - sound, editing, casting, etc. Seeing audition tapes and the selection process for actors is always fascinating. The exhibits on hair and makeup on floor 3 were engaging. The Toy Story zoetrope on the 4th floor remains addictive. And they have greatly improved the map! It is now clear and concise - a useful document. CONS: The animation section on the 3rd floor was disappointing. It did not educate at all about the animation process or evolution. Maybe a thorough homage to animation could replace the color in motion when it’s over.
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Aj2015aj5
Sep 25, 2024
Probably don't go just to go - Nicely done overall - I went for the John Waters exhibit and was pleased that I actually enjoyed going through the rest of the museum. My favorite part was the prop items from different movies - the space pieces from 2001: A Space Odyssey, Close Encounters, Gremlins, the piano from Casablanca and the Creature from the Shape of Water. Those are personal preferences however (I enjoy props and costumes). The John Waters exhibit was well done, and I liked the tie into the adjacent exhibit on New Queer Cinema. The museum isn't perfect with use of space, and it is kind of expensive, but everything in LA is very expensive. If there isn't something there that you would really like to see you can probably skip it, but if you are a big movie buff or there is a special exhibit there you are interested in, then it will be worth it.
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Albamk424ii
Aug 10, 2024
See statuettes of the Royal Academy Awards - The visit is very interesting. The room where the statuettes of the Royal Academy Awards are displayed is a must. The only bad thing is they were changing an exhibition and we couldn't get into everything.
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Jordan
Aug 4, 2024
Nice, but underwhelming - Not as significant of a collection as we anticipated and not worth a $25 ticket. There are some cool props and costumes to see up close, but it felt pretty light compared to say, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland (if you’ve ever been there). Not much on movie making or history - there were a couple of really neat things (like visual effects and make up), but the audio/soundscape room experience was very underwhelming. The movie-specific exhibits were well-curated and interesting, but small. Seems like most of the funds were put into the screening rooms and making the building look glitzy.
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Evjr57
Sep 28, 2024
A disappointment - What a disappointment. I was expecting so much more. With the resources the Academy must have access to they will have some great exhibits boy were we disappointed. If you happen to be in the area drop-in but I would not make a special trip.
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Prudence_f
Jul 31, 2024
Don’t trust Viator - You sold me a ticket to a closed museum and ripped me off. I showed up at the museum with my ticket and the museum was closed- it’s always closed on Tuesdays but you still sold me a ticket.
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