Program Series: Calm Mornings
Calm Morning: Strange World
Join us for sensory-friendly gallery exploration and a family workshop inspired by the accessible screening of Strange World (2022).
We invite visitors to our Calm Mornings program on Saturday, June 28, from 9am to 1pm, with a 10am workshop inspired by the film, Strange World (2022 )! ASL interpretation will be provided.
Schedule
9–10am | Early Gallery Access
Explore the galleries in our new exhibition, Barbie to Anna Karenina: The Cinematic Worlds of Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer, on Level 3, where sound and lighting adjustments will be made for a more sensory-friendly viewing experience.
10am–1pm | Family Workshop
Visit the Shirley Temple Education Studio on the museum’s Lower Level for a workshop inspired by the accessible screening of Strange World (2022). Families can imagine what their own worlds would look like in a movie inspired by today’s screening and... the galleries in our new exhibition, Barbie to Anna Karenina. We will explore world-building in filmmaking and create mood boards.
In addition to the Calm Mornings program, we encourage visitors to attend our accessible, open-caption screening of Strange World (2022) at 11am in the Ted Mann Theater. The screening is part of our weekly Family Matinees film series. A separate admission ticket is required.
The Shirley Temple Education Studio will remain open during the screening as a space for relaxation and continued art making until 1pm.
About Calm Mornings
Calm Mornings create an environment for all visitors to enjoy sensory-friendly spaces with moderated sound and lighting displays. Museum staff will be available to suggest areas for self-guided exploration before the museum’s opening hours. Museum educators will be available for guided gallery highlight experiences that are interactive and adaptable to many learning styles.
If you have any questions or need assistance planning your visit, please email museumeducation@oscars.org.
Schedule:
9–10am | Early Gallery Access
10am–1pm | Family Workshop
Location: Shirley Temple Education Studio, LL1
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free with General Admission
Tickets sold separately to the screening of Strange World (2022)
Know Before You Go
Plan your Visit
Location
The Academy Museum and its theaters are located at 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking
Self-parking, accessible parking, and electric vehicle charging options are available. See below for our parking structure information and view the parking page for further details.
Ride-Share Drop Off
Roddenberry Lane, entrance on Fairfax Ave.
LACMA's Pritzker Parking Garage
6000 W 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90036, entrance on 6th St.
5am–10pm
$20 ($12 after 8pm entry)
Accessible spots on P1, adjacent to elevators
EV charging stations on P1 and P2Petersen Automotive Museum Garage
744 Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, entrance on Fairfax Ave. or 8th St.
6am–11pm
$24 (first 15 min. free)
Accessible spots on P1 only; no garage elevator
EV charging stations on P1Accessibility
The museum is fully accessible by wheeled mobility device. Use the museum’s elevators to access all galleries and theaters. Visitor Experience Associates are also on hand to provide assistance.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available upon request with three weeks’ notice, subject to the availability of interpreters; please submit your request to academymuseum@oscars.org.
If this program occurs in the theaters, assistive audio devices, in-seat closed captioning, or real-time captioning may be available. Please inquire at academymuseum@oscars.org.
The museum offers a host of recurring accessible programs, including Calm Mornings, ASL Interpreted Tours, and Visual Description Tours.
Sensory kits are available at the Winkler Welcome Center and the Shirley Temple Education Studio for anyone with sensory needs. The kits include noise-reduction headphones, fidgets, and color therapy glasses to help visitors feel comfortable and safe at the museum.
For any other accommodative request not listed here, please reach out to academymuseum@oscars.org.
Learn more about our accessibility initiatives.
Related Events
Screenings
Strange World
A family of explorers, the Clades, go on an expedition to uncharted land on a mission to save their world! Along the way, they encounter fantastical creatures, strange landscapes, and a long-lost family member. The Clade family is voiced by Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jaboukie Young-White, and Gabrielle Union, with Lucy Lui as Callisto Mal. Strange World follows the family on their journey as they learn to embrace each other’s differences and the importance of taking care of their planet.
Sat, Jun 28, 2025 | 11am | DCP
Ted Mann Theater
Tours
Color in Motion Tours
Join museum educators Thursday through Sunday for 45-minute guided tours of the Color in Motion: Chromatic Explorations of Cinema exhibition.
December 3, 2024–July 12, 2025
1:30pm | 2:30pm | 3:30pm
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Accessibility Programs
ASL Interpreted Tours
American Sign Language (ASL) tours are always offered on the same day as our monthly Calm Morning program and accommodative Family Matinee film screening. Stories of Cinema galleries will be featured on tours at noon. Join a museum educator and ASL interpreter to experience cinema’s wide-ranging contributions to the world.
March 28, 2025–June 26, 2026
12pm
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Tours
Highlights Tours: Barbie to Anna Karenina
Join educators as they highlight the Barbie to Anna Karenina exhibition.
June 10, 2025–August 30, 2025
11:30am
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Tours
Devices of Wonder Interactive Tours
Join museum educators on Saturday afternoons to highlight the early history of film and pre-cinematic objects.
June 13, 2025–July 25, 2025
2pm | 3pm
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Supported By
Academy Museum accessibility initiatives are made possible in part by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Calm Mornings is also supported in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.