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An immersive simulation in which you can finally accept that Oscar—and take a video home to prove it.

The Oscars Experience

The Oscars® Experience

A 945-seat, grand presentation space for film premieres, public programs, live performances, and special events.

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David Geffen Theater

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When the family of Civil War veteran Ethan Edwards (John Wayne) is killed in a Comanche raid, he spends years looking for his kidnapped niece—but her uncle may prove more of a threat than her abductors. John Ford’s epic, morally complex Western drama has become one of his most revered films in the 70 years since its release. It has been cited as a favorite by many filmmakers, including Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, and has influenced films as diverse as Star Wars (1977) and Hardcore (1979). Three-time Oscar winner Winton C. Hoch (The Quiet Man, 1952) shot the film in VistaVision on stunning outdoor locations, including Monument Valley, culminating in a powerful, frequently imitated final image.

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The Searchers in 70mm

Museum educators lead 30-minute guided tours exploring the career of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. Through her films, costumes and more, this exhibition, titled <a href="https://www.academymuseum.org/exhibitions/marilyn-monroe-hollywood-icon">Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon</a>, uncovers the woman behind the carefully crafted image. Tour guides use voice amplifiers to enhance sound accessibility. If you have any questions or need assistance planning your visit, please email <a href="mailto: museumeducation@oscars.org">museumeducation@oscars.org</a>.

Monroe Close Up Tour

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Close-Up Tours: Marilyn Monroe

Bilingual museum educators lead 30-minute guided tours exploring the career of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. Through her films, costumes and more, this exhibition, titled <a href="https://www.academymuseum.org/exhibitions/marilyn-monroe-hollywood-icon">Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon</a>, uncovers the woman behind the carefully crafted image. Tour guides use voice amplifiers to enhance sound accessibility. If you have any questions or need assistance planning your visit, please email <a href="mailto: museumeducation@oscars.org">museumeducation@oscars.org</a>.

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Close-Up Tours: Marilyn Monroe (En Español)

Every Sunday, Fanny&#39;s features a rotating selection of Korean specials inspired by and in conjunction with Director&#39;s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho, the Academy Museum&#39;s first exhibition honoring the Oscar-winning filmmaker.

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Chef Jun Bum Oh

Korean Sunday Suppers

Museum educators offer a deep dive into the fascinating history of the Hollywood studio system.

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Close-up Tours: Hollywoodland

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.

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Book Signings

Marilyn &amp; Me with Lawrence Schiller Book Signing and Conversation

American Sign Language (ASL) tours of select galleries are always offered at noon on the same day as our <a href="https://www.academymuseum.org/programs/series/calm-mornings">monthly Calm Morning</a> program and accommodative Family Matinee film screening. Join a museum educator and ASL interpreter to experience cinema’s wide-ranging contributions to the world.If you are interested in learning more, please email us at <a href="mailto:museumeducation@oscars.org">museumeducation@oscars.org</a>.

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ASL Interpreted Tours

Experience LA&#39;s golden hour high above the city on the Academy Museum’s Dolby Family Terrace, with a refreshing Fanny’s cocktail in hand, on Saturday afternoons.

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Sips on the Terrace

On the last Friday of every month at 2pm, a museum educator offers a visual description tour in a select exhibition.This 30-minute verbal overview, crafted for visitors who are blind or low vision, is a way of using words to represent the visual world, helping people form mental images of what they cannot see. All are welcome to join this gallery conversation. If you are interested in learning more, or would like to book an individual visual description tour, please email us at <a href="mailto:museumeducation@oscars.org">museumeducation@oscars.org</a>.

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