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Is Academy Museum of Motion Pictures worth it with kids?

Worth itWith kids

With kids, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures works.

The best dedicated film museum in the world — costumes, props, an Oscars-stage simulation, and serious exhibits on craft and film history, in a striking spherical building. It's ticketed and can feel a bit thin if you expected wall-to-wall famous props, so it suits genuine movie lovers more than casual tickers.

Price
~$25 (Oscars Experience extra)
Time
2-3 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Is Academy Museum of Motion Pictures worth it…
How we verified
  • Opened 2021 next to LACMA, designed by Pritzker laureate Renzo Piano, with a 1,000-seat theater in a glass sphere. · rpbw.com
  • Collection highlights include the Rosebud sled, Dorothy's ruby slippers, R2-D2 and C-3PO, and a Jaws shark; visitors under 17 are always free. · academymuseum.org
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