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Open Six Days a Week: Hours & Schedule Guide

Daily Schedule

Plan an excursion to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures with complete visibility into daily opening times and operational schedules. The museum welcomes visitors six days a week, offering access to six floors of immersive exhibition galleries, world-class film screenings, dining, and retail space. Checking operating schedules in advance and securing online timed-entry tickets ensures a smooth arrival and allows maximum time to explore cinematic history.

When to Visit?

Operating Hours

Plan a trip to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures with this breakdown of daily operating hours and crowd patterns. Securing timed-entry tickets in advance ensures seamless access to six floors of immersive exhibitions and world-class screening venues.

Museum Galleries: Open Wednesday through Monday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Museum Store: Open Wednesday through Monday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Fanny’s Restaurant & Café: Open Wednesday through Monday from 10:00 AM to 7:15 PM.
Weekly Closure: The museum is closed every Tuesday.
Last Admission: Final gallery entry is permitted at 5:30 PM daily.

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Highlights

Discover the captivating story of filmmaking’s creative and technical aspects.

Experience engaging temporary exhibitions included in your ticket price.

Explore exhibits that feature iconic movies and memorable film moments.

Enjoy access enhanced by the free Academy Museum mobile app.

FAQs

What are the museum's general operating hours?

The exhibition galleries are open Wednesday through Monday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The museum is closed every Tuesday to allow for exhibition maintenance and private programming.

When is the latest time I can enter the galleries?

Final ticket admission is sold at 5:30 PM daily, exactly 30 minutes before the galleries close. To fully enjoy all six floors of exhibitions, arriving at least 2 to 3 hours prior to closing is strongly encouraged.

Do the Museum Store and dining spaces share the same hours as the galleries?

The Museum Store is open Wednesday through Monday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. On-site dining options in the ground-floor lobby operate Wednesday through Monday from 10:00 AM to 7:15 PM.

Is the museum open on major holidays?

The museum remains open on most major holidays that fall between Wednesday and Monday, including Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, and Memorial Day, but is closed on Christmas Day.

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