Become a Member Today
Welcome to the largest museum in the United States devoted to the arts, sciences, and artists of moviemaking.
Welcome to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Welcome to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Exhibition
Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho
Now Open
Screenings, Series, and Talks
Now On Sale

Today's Hours:

10am-6pm

Exhibitions

Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho

Exhibition

Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho

Mar 23, 2025–Jan 10, 2027

Stories of Cinema: Oscars

Exhibition

Stories of Cinema: Oscars

Sep 30, 2021–Jan 10, 2027

Featured Events

Puppets and Pride with Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Special Events

Puppets and Pride with Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Enjoy performances of Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s Puppets and Pride show!

Highlights Tours: Barbie to Anna Karenina

Tours

Highlights Tours: Barbie to Anna Karenina

Join educators as they highlight the Barbie to Anna Karenina exhibition.  

Devices of Wonder Interactive Tours

Tours

Devices of Wonder Interactive Tours

Join museum educators on Saturday afternoons to highlight the early history of film and pre-cinematic objects. 

Person giving a tour in the Academy Museum

In-Gallery

Academy Awards History Gallery Visual Description Tours

Join museum educators every Friday for 30-minute Visual Description Tours of the Academy Awards History gallery. 

Gallery Spotlight: Cinematic Effects with Shane P. Mahan 

Conversations

Gallery Spotlight: Cinematic Effects with Shane P. Mahan 

Complimentary with general museum admission, the Gallery Spotlight Series is a monthly conversation with featured guests.  

Writing Once Upon a Time

Conversations

Writing Once Upon a Time

Join the Academy Museum for a conversation exploring the elements of an excellent script, the process of developing compelling leads, and drawing from the stories that inspire them. 

Expand Your Visit

Fanny's Restaurant

Dine

Fanny's Restaurant

Nestled inside the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Fanny’s is a contemporary restaurant that nods to the enduring charm and glamour of Hollywood’s classical era.

Academy Museum Store

Shop

Academy Museum Store

Explore the Academy Museum Store for a curated collection of exclusive merchandise celebrating the Academy Awards.
The Oscars® Experience

Engage

The Oscars® Experience

An immersive simulation in which you can finally accept that Oscar—and take a video home to prove it.
David Geffen Theater, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Photo by Iwan Baan/©Iwan Baan Studios, Courtesy Academy Museum Foundations

About Us

David Geffen Theater

A 952-seat, grand presentation space for film premieres, public programs, live performances, and special events.