The Art of Moviemaking: The Godfather Gallery Tours at Academy Museum | Nov 29 - Dec 31, 2024
On Fridays thru January 3, 2025, and then that weekend, The Academy Museum is hosting drop-in tours of their exhibition The Art of Moviemaking: The Godfather Gallery. Join museum educators every Friday for casual tours of the exhibition. Tours are free with Museum admission. Venture into the Corleone family’s world through the Art of Moviemaking: ….
Making a Movie Poster Panel Discussion at Academy Museum with Kenny Gravillis | Dec 14, 2024
The Academy Museum in Los Angeles hosts award-winning graphic designer and creative director Kenny Gravillis as he leads a discussion on the making of modern-day movie posters. Gravillis’ presentation will feature the process of developing movie posters for large studio films, and will include a Q&A following the presentation. Creative director Kenny Gravillis of Gravillis ….
Works of Enduring Importance: 35 Years of the National Film Registry Academy Museum Screening Series | Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2023
The Academy Museum presents the screening series Works of Enduring Importance: 35 Years of the National Film Registry, running through January 27, 2024. Established in 1988, the National Film Registry is a growing list of films deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant” by the Librarian of Congress. Filmmakers, archives, studios, and the public make recommendations, ….
Mystics and Monsters Event at the Academy Museum | Oct 28, 2023
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures hosts a fun-filled day of special effects makeup demonstrations, ghostly tours, tarot card readings and activities. The event is included with the purchase of a general admission ticket. Museum admission is free for children under the age of 17. Schedule 12–2:30pm – Special Effects Makeup Demonstration Location: Sidney Poitier ….
Sofia Coppola Academy Museum Book Signing and Panel Discussion | Oct 15, 2023
The Academy Museum welcomes director and Academy Award–winning screenwriter Sofia Coppola for a signing of her book Archive and conversation with The Academy’s Teen Council on Sunday, October 15 at 11am. Archive offers a behind-the-scenes look at Coppola’s personal collection of photos, ephemera and documentation, giving a view into her world of references and methods ….
John Waters: Pope of Trash | Memorabilia Exhibition | Sep 17 - Dec 31, 2023
John Waters: Pope of Trash is the first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the artist’s contributions to cinema. The exhibition delves into his filmmaking process, key themes, and unmatched style. Works on view include costumes, set decoration, props, handwritten scripts, posters, concept designs, correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, film clips, and more.
Academy Museum x Cinephile: Movie Trivia Night | Gaming Contests | Jul 23, 2023
Brush up on your movie trivia at The Academy Museum. Mingle with fellow movie buffs, enjoy snacks and beverages, and show off your summer blockbuster knowledge. Tickets are free for Museum Members and $25 for non-members. Purchase the Cinephile Card Game with your ticket and receive $5 off. The night’s theme is Summer Blockbusters.
The Art of Ruth E. Carter: Book Signing and Conversation | Jul 29, 2023
Join the Academy Museum for an evening with two-time Academy Award–winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter (Do the Right Thing, Black Panther) for an illustrative look at her legendary career. The conversation moderated by Academy Museum Director and President Jaqueline Stewart. The program will visually explore Carter’s early work, iconic characters, and her upcoming book ….
An Evening with Arnold Schwarzenegger at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures | Jun 28, 2023
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures presents an evening with action film and bodybuilding icon Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 7 PM. The event celebrates Arnold Schwarzenegger’s limited-edition two-volume book Arnold, published by TASCHEN with a conversation, followed by a screening of the James Cameron sci-fi classic Terminator 2: Judgement Day in ….
Season 2 of The Academy Museum Podcast Premieres | Jun 15, 2023
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is continuing its partnership with LAist Studios to release a new season of The Academy Museum Podcast, an audio series that draws inspiration from the museum’s galleries to further expand upon both pivotal and lesser known stories across the history of cinema. Jacqueline Stewart, Director and President of the ….