Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Los Angeles: Jaws & Director Exhibitions

Walk through Jaws scene by scene: the Academy Museum's 50-year celebration of a film that changed everything

You walk through four floors of galleries dedicated to filmmaking's creative process, with the Jaws exhibition as the centerpiece: scene by scene with original objects and behind-the-scenes revelations. General admission covers all gallery exhibits, in-gallery guided tours, and AR experiences via the museum app. Finish on the terrace overlooking the Hollywood Hills, or catch a screening in one of the two theaters before heading to the café.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

• Arrive at Academy Museum
• Explore permanent exhibitions
• See Jaws: The Exhibition
• Visit Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer exhibit
• Discover Bong Joon Ho exhibition
• Watch films in theaters
• Dine at Fanny’s restaurant
• Shop at Academy Museum Store
• Enjoy views from Dolby Family Terrace

The experience

There's something that hits different when you stand in front of the actual objects from a film you've watched a hundred times. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures sits right on Wilshire Boulevard in Hollywood, and the moment you step into the Jaws exhibition, you realize this isn't a poster display or a clip reel. It's the real thing. Fifty years after the film's release, the museum has built an entire experience around Spielberg's 1975 masterpiece, moving through it scene by scene with original props, behind-the-scenes photographs, and interactive moments that let you understand how the filmmaking actually happened.

The museum itself is massive (300,000 square feet spread across four floors), so you're not rushing through anything. Beyond Jaws, there's a dedicated exhibition on Bong Joon Ho, the Oscar-winning director, that walks through his creative process and influences. If you're into production design, the Cinematic Worlds of Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer exhibition is immersive in a way that makes you see how every detail on screen gets decided. The app has AR experiences built in, so you can layer extra context onto what you're looking at without it feeling forced.

The building itself matters too. There are two state-of-the-art theaters inside if you want to catch a screening, and the Dolby Family Terrace on the top floor has actual views of the Hollywood Hills, not a postcard view, just a real one. Fanny's, the restaurant and café, is full-service, so you can eat without leaving. Wheelchair access is throughout, strollers work fine, and public transit gets you there without a car.

What’s included

• General admission to all four floors of gallery exhibits.
• the Jaws: The Exhibition with original objects and behind-the-scenes revelations.
• access to the Bong Joon Ho director retrospective and Sarah Greenwood & Katie Spencer production design exhibition.
• in-gallery guided tours.
• AR experiences via the Academy Museum app.
• access to the Dolby Family Terrace with views of the Hollywood Hills.
• and use of the two state-of-the-art theaters for scheduled screenings.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 61 years) · Senior (62 and older) · Child (under 18): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to understand how films actually get made, not just watch them: the exhibitions walk you through the creative decisions behind the scenes, and the Jaws show is built around objects and moments that make the process visible and real.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18): free.

How long does a visit to the Academy Museum usually take?

Most visitors spend 2–4 hours depending on which exhibitions interest them most. The museum is 300,000 square feet across four floors, so you can move at your own pace.

Is the Jaws exhibition included with general admission?

Yes, general admission covers all gallery exhibits, including the Jaws: The Exhibition celebrating the film's 50th anniversary.

Can I use the app AR experiences without paying extra?

No, the AR experiences on the Academy Museum app are included with your general admission ticket.

Is there food and drink inside the museum?

Yes, Fanny's is a full-service restaurant, bar, and café located inside the museum.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair?

Yes, the museum is fully wheelchair accessible, strollers are welcome, and all areas and surfaces are accessible throughout.

Is there parking or public transit nearby?

Public transportation options are available near the museum on Wilshire Boulevard. The museum's transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

Are there film screenings at the museum?

Yes, the museum has two state-of-the-art film and performance theaters that host screenings as part of the museum's programming.

What other exhibitions are on display besides Jaws?

Current exhibitions include Director's Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho, a retrospective of the Oscar-winning director's work, and Barbie to Anna Karenina: The Cinematic Worlds of Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer, focusing on production design.