Go under the surface with sound mixer Peter Devlin for a chat about the audio elements of Jaws. 

Producer-director Stanley Kramer assembled a remarkable cast of comic stars for his epic slapstick farce, with Spencer Tracy starring as an about-to-retire police captain on the trail of a group of strangers (including Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, Ethel Merman, and Mickey Rooney) racing to find a criminal’s buried loot. A comedy blockbuster that has maintained a devoted following for more than six decades, it received six nominations and earned the Oscar for Walter G. Elliott’s sound effects.

In person: director Regina King. writer/producer Kemp Powers, and moderator Ellen C. Scott

At the height of the 1970s disaster-movie craze, two competing studios teamed with producer Irwin Allen (The Poseidon Adventure) and director John Guillermin (King Kong) for an epic thriller about a San Francisco skyscraper imperiled by fire during its opening celebration. Paul Newman is the architect and Steve McQueen is the fire chief who must save the all-star cast, including Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Jennifer Jones, and an Oscar-nominated Fred Astaire. Nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture and Sound, it won for its cinematography, film editing, and the original song “We May Never Love Like This Again.” 

Casting director and Academy member Richard Hicks reveals how casting is key to creating an authentic onscreen atmosphere, using Jaws: The Exhibition as a backdrop.

The search for the Holy Grail sets Indiana Jones on yet another nonstop action adventure and teams with him an unexpected partner—his estranged father. The once-in-a-lifetime pairing of screen legends Harrison Ford and Sean Connery as two generations of Joneses is one of the many delights of director Steven Spielberg’s third film about the globe-trotting archaeology professor.  Ben Burtt and Richard Hymns helped bring the adventure to life with their Oscar-winning sound effects editing, and the film also received nominations for Sound (Burtt, Gary Summers, Shawn Murphy, Tony Dawe) and John Williams’s thrilling score. 

The first of Tom Clancy’s best-selling novels about CIA analyst Jack Ryan was brought to the screen by director John McTiernan (Die Hard). When Ryan (Alec Baldwin) learns that a state-of-the-art Soviet submarine piloted by Capt. Marko Ramius (Sean Connery) has gone rogue, he becomes convinced that the crew is trying to defect and embarks on a dangerous mission to avert World War III. The film earned three Oscar nominations, including Film Editing and Sound, and won for the sound effects editing of Cecelia Hall and George Watters II, who help make the film’s submarine settings feel uncannily real.

Join educators as they highlight the Academy Awards History gallery.   

Ruben Stone is a metal drummer whose diagnosis of progressive hearing loss forces him to reevaluate his art and life in this powerful drama directed and cowritten by Darius Marder. Riz Ahmed was nominated for his moving lead performance, and the film’s six nominations include Best Picture and Paul Raci’s supporting performance. Sound of Metal won Oscars for Film Editing (Mikkel E. G. Nielsen) and Sound (Nicolas Becker, Jaime Baksht, Michellee Couttolenc, Carlos Cortés Navarrete, Phillip Bladh).

Experience our Oscars-themed galleries with Vice President of Curatorial Affairs Doris Berger. Join Berger in examining the glamorous and sometimes complicated stories of the Academy Awards. Enjoy a deep dive into a unique collection of significant Oscars; see our illustrated timeline of awards history; and take in an iconic lineup of speeches and fashions. 

About Curator’s View Tours

On select days, explore the Academy Museum with a curatorial team member and dive behind the scenes of our exhibitions. Don’t miss these rare chances to hear our curators’ perspectives on featured films, filmmakers and other key contributors to the arts and sciences of cinema.  

If you have any questions or need assistance planning your visit, please email museumeducation@oscars.org.

Academy Museum invites you to celebrate the achievements of diverse communities at the Academy Awards. 

Join us in celebrating this year’s nominees in the Animated Short Film category with screenings and a special showcase.

Join us for a conversation with this year’s nominees in the Animated Feature Film category. 

Join us in celebrating this year’s nominees in the Documentary Short Film category. 

Join us in celebrating this year’s nominees in the Live Action Short Film category.

Celebrate this year's nominees in the Best Picture category alongside their producers.

Join us in celebrating this year’s nominees in the International Feature Film category. 

Join us in celebrating this year’s nominees in the Makeup and Hairstyling category. 

Join us on Sunday, March 15 from 3-8pm for the Official Oscars® Watch Party at the Academy Museum celebrating the 98th Academy Awards.

Schedule

3pm | Doors open 

3–4pm | Welcome reception

3–7pm | Photo opportunities on the Walt Disney Company Piazza

4–7:30pm | The Oscars® Live on ABC

Dress code

Creative cocktail attire is encouraged.

Tickets

Museum member and Academy member: $100

Non-member: $125

Note: This event is open to all ages. IDs are required for alcohol purchase and consumption.

Fanny’s Restaurant: $255 (additional information below)

Food and beverage

• Light hors d'oeuvres (included with GA ticket) | 3–4:30 pm

• Wine from Clarendelle and Domaine Clarence Dillon, the official wines of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (two drink tickets included with admission) | 3–7pm

• Additional snacks and beverages available for purchase | 3–8pm

Reservations at Fanny’s Restaurant must be booked separately (please see link below).

Additional details

• Your ticket includes access to the Walt Disney Company Piazza, Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby and David Geffen Theater featuring the live Oscars telecast on ABC.

• The book Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles, documenting Renzo Piano's remarkable vision for the museum and including never-before-seen images, is included with your ticket (available at departures, while supplies last, one per ticket holder).

• Seating note: This ticket does not include reserved seating. Seat saving and standing in theaters is not permitted.

• Academy Museum Store access (3–8pm) is included with your ticket.

• Our coat check is located in the Ted Mann Lobby located on the Lower Level of the museum. Bags smaller than 16” x 16” are permitted within the museum and must be carried by hand or checked. Guests are kindly asked to leave large bags and backpacks at home.

• Parking information will be available the week of the event.

Questions? Please email oscarswatchparty@oscars.org or consult our FAQ. Accessibility accommodations are available.

Dinner reservations at Fanny's restaurant

You may also celebrate the Oscars with a separate, Governors Ball-inspired dinner at Fanny's, the Academy Museum restaurant.

• The $255 ticket includes a welcome glass of bubbles, passed hors d'oeuvres during the red carpet, and access to curated savory and dessert stations throughout the broadcast—all inspired by the elevated hospitality of the Governors Ball.

• Oscar-themed cocktails will be available for purchase at the bar to toast the night's winners.

• A reservation is required. Book your table in advance, as capacity is limited.

Oscars® Season at the Academy Museum

Join Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in celebrating the 98th Oscars®. Hear from the nominees themselves in our state-of-the-art theaters and immerse yourself in Academy Awards history through rich and expansive one-of-a-kind events, activities, showcases and more.

Our 2026 Oscars Season programming runs through March 22 and has something for everyone, from family-friendly workshops to insightful tours.

Catch screenings of Oscar-nominated short films and attend Oscar Nominee Spotlights with filmmakers under consideration in the Makeup and Hairstyling, Animated Feature Film, Animated Short Film, Documentary Short Film, Live Action Short Film, Best Picture, and International Feature Film categories. And be sure to join us to celebrate the winners during the Official Oscars® Watch Party on Sunday, March 15, 2025.

Join us for a screening of the 98th Oscar Winner in the Documentary Feature Film category. 

Join us for a screening of one of the winners from a 98th Oscars screenwriting category.

Join us for a screening of the 98th Oscar winner in the Animated Feature Film category.

Join us for a screening of the 98th Oscar winner in the Best Picture category.

Join us for a screening of a 98th Oscar winner. Title to be announced after the 98th Academy Awards ceremony.