


The museum is a 27,871 square-meter space made up of two buildings “crammed with 125 years worth of ideas and dreams.”
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Los Angeles, the film community, the Academy, we’ve wanted to build a museum devoted to movie making for a century. The building itself is also turning many heads in Los Angeles. But now, Bruce who was rescued and restored is among a host of iconic movie props and costumes going on display at LA’s new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which opens this. The long-awaited Academy Museum of Motion Pictures finally is finally ready to be Los Angeles’ main feature, opening to the public on Sept. the Extra-Terrestrial”, Bruce from “Jaws” and one of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s gory heads from “The Terminator”, and R2-D2 of “Star Wars” are only some of the original models on display.Īnimation is also celebrated in the museum featuring character design, figures, and scene studies from early development which are displayed on the walls.

The current costumes at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures include Dorothy’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz”, Bruce Lee’s attire from “Enter the Dragon”, and the flowery May Queen gown from “Midsommar.” The inaugural exhibit will feature the works of the legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro), Spike Lee (Malcolm X, BlacKkKlansman), and Pedro Almodóvar (Matador, Dark Habits). Cue swelling orchestral music: The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opened its doors to the public Thursday, completing a more than decade-long odyssey riddled with hurdles cost overruns. Not only will Oscar-winning costumes be on display but also iconic props, Oscar statues, speeches, models, and even memorable red carpet dresses are displayed inside. Behind the scenes footage of Bruce the Shark being installed at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The David Geffen Theatre at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (photo by Iwan Baan) The 1,000-seat David Geffen Theatre sits inside the architectural centerpiece of the Academy Museum, a 45,000. NO more delays, said Bruce, the great white shark from the movie Jaws who is now on display at the newly opened Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.Īnnounced nine years ago, the museum has been waiting to open to the public all this time but finally, the US Film Academy is ready to welcome guests starting September 30.Īccording to the Academy, opening a museum dedicated to movies and the Oscars has been a prime goal since its foundation over 90 years ago but like many projects, it was beset with delays.
