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!

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.

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.

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.

Walking down the memory lane - The Academy Museum in Los Angeles is a treasure trove of cinematic history and artistry. With its extensive collection of film memorabilia, interactive exhibits, and immersive experiences, it offers visitors a fascinating journey through the world of cinema. From iconic movie props to behind-the-scenes insights, every corner of the museum is filled with wonder and nostalgia. It's a must-visit destination for movie buffs and anyone who appreciates the magic of filmmaking.

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.

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.

AMPAS should be embarrassed with this place - I finally went as their permanent exhibit "Hollywoodland" was looooong overdue. Once they announced its opening, I made reservations. I finally made it there just a few days ago. Starting with the "Hollywoodland" exhibit... it's frankly too small and too wordy. I appreciated the multidimensional projected-video-against-a-map we've seen at other museums as it traces the history and growth of Hollywood throughout the years. The photos and plaques along the wall were perhaps some of the most poorly written material I've ever seen. Total double standards throughout - for example, they mention that Harry Cohn of Colombia Pictures was a power tyrant. What does that even matter and why on earth did you not write about how Spike Lee is even worse in today's day in his section on the lower floor. The Museum writers included 'issues' with the "The Jazz Singer" yet not a word in DW Griffiths "Birth Of A Nation" which was also referenced in the Museum on other floors. Total double standards but mostly poorly written. The half hour min documentary was OK - too much focus on assimilation. The rest of the Museum was frankly embarrassing for AMPAS. This organization focused on all things motion picture and almost 100 years old apparently has no appreciation for any memorabilia because there wasn't much of it on display. Yes the "Casablanca" props were incredible to see and yes there are some tremendous costumes - but thats about it folks. The rest of the Museum is made up of photos and lots and lots of text. Very poorly produced for AMPAS being an organization focused on telling stories through sound and picture. Sorts ironic they can't even produce a good representative museum. Hate to say it bc I do believe LA should absolutely have a magnificent museum but this one misses its mark. Trust me, worth missing and just going on Google from your home. Get it right AMPAS - how embarrassing for you all.

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.

Sad. Such an incredibly wasted opportunity - What an absolutely incredible waste of potential. This could be an iconic highlight for Los Angeles. It could be an absolute must-do, and even a reason for people to visit LA. Instead it is a blase second or third rate museum in an ugly retrofitted building lacking any style. We were so so so disappointed in the Academy Museum. From the time it was announced we were looking forward to it. We had heard so-so to bad things about it but still it was a must do for us on one of our frequent trips to LA. First, the building itself is a former May's department store. Huh? What? What does this have to do with anything? I GUESS the sphere is cool but it's a movie theater that is not even open. Overall the building is very blah. You enter and it's an industrial open space with oscar statues, some of which are missing letters on the signs. It looks very very janky and unprofessional. The only thing that's nice is the restaurant and cafe which are WAY too fancy and upscale for their surroundings. Then you go upstairs- feels like a 1970s office building. The JAWS shark is somewhat cool, but really- this should be an incredible experience entering this museum. There are multiple small exhibits- certainly with some cool artifacts and facts. the Boyz N The Hood was cool, the Godfather. Multiple other ones of lesser know (which is fine) directors and stars. Then... the piece d'resistence- the Oscars area. WHAT a letdown. A few tiny rooms with awards and videos playing. This really really does not honor what the Oscars are all about. Yes, I know it's an Academy museum and not an Oscars museum, but still. The best exhibit was the temporary John Waters exhibit, which I visited solo as it was inappropriate for the kids. This was BY FAR the best thing in the building and the only one even worthy of such a museum. All in all just a very very sad situation. We will absolutely not be back. I'd encourage anyone visiting LA to skip this place. If you don't love movies, it won't hold your attention. If you love movies like we do, it might just depress you too much. LA still doesn't have any great attractions for movie lovers. So unfortunate.