Bestselling author and filmmaker Lawrence Schiller shares his memories of photographing Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe, and signs copies of his new book, in an exclusive appearance with museum curator Sophia Serrano.

Three-time Academy Award winner Ve Neill (Ed Wood, 1994 and Mrs. Doubtfire, 1993) explores the secrets behind Hollywood’s most memorable character looks. She also highlights the design of dark and macabre characters from Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), currently on display in the Identity gallery.

Academy Award winner Howard Berger moderates.

Visual effects supervisor and Academy Governor Andrew Roberts gives a 30-minute tour, revealing the ways visual effects can create or enhance on-screen creatures. The tour also features visual-effects creatures in notable Bong Joon Ho films: The Host (2006) and Mickey 17 (2025).

Stay for a brief Q&A with Roberts after the tour.

Charlize Theron engages in conversation with members of the Academy Museum Teen Council before a special screening of Mad Max: Fury Road (2015).

Ready to roll? The Skate Hunnies are bringing a night of skating, music and more to the Academy Museum. And it's free.

Mark the release of Making Marie Antoinette with Academy Award-winning writer and director Sofia Coppola at the Academy Museum.

Mariana Da Silva of El Cine and KC Fralick of Queer Film LA explore how communities shape the legacies of Hollywood icons such as Marilyn Monroe.

Celebrate the release of 50 Movie Nights with Turner Classic Movies host, film expert, and bestselling author Dave Karger at the Academy Museum.

Author Karen Han appears at the Academy Museum to deliver rare insight on Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho.

The Horror Show is a bold and immersive exhibition that bridges the gap between cinema and experience, honoring horror’s enormous cultural impact and enduring popularity.

Winding through six thematic chambers, the exhibition includes original props, costumes, and production materials, including the cape worn by Bela Lugosi in Dracula (1931), an original mask from Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), fully costumed figures of Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers, Ghost Face, and more.

Museum members enjoy exclusive, complimentary exhibition access Friday, September 25 from 10am to 6pm. Members also can purchase guest tickets. The exhibition opens to the public Saturday, September 26.

The Horror Show is organized by Senior Exhibitions Curator Jessica Niebel with Assistant Curator Nicholas Barlow and Curatorial Assistant Alexandra James Salichs.

This exhibition explores themes that may not be suitable for all ages and may disturb some visitors. Parental guidance is advised. If you have questions about the content, please speak with a gallery associate.

Frightfully talented special effects supervisor Tom Bellissimo takes museum visitors behind the scenes of some of his best-known work, including designs for Saw (2004), From Dusk till Dawn (1996), and The Mask (1994).

Calling all creatures of the night: join the Academy Museum for a fang-tastic day exploring the vampire, the most famous creature of the dark, with special-effects demos, thrilling tours, monster appearances, and more.

Celebrate Halloween at the Academy Museum with a goth-themed after-hours party: cocktails, tarot readings, a special guest, and a screening of The Craft (1996).

In person: director Denis Villeneuve and Dr. Nina Beguš

Drag legend Peaches Christ and scholar Dr. Heather O. Petrocelli star in Queer for Fear Live!, a show that blends scholarly analysis with stage performance.