‘Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon’ is one of the most ravishing displays of Hollywood history ever established in one room.
Be enchanted with the vision of an icon and take a deep look into a fascinating human who shaped the industry in ways that will be admired and appreciated by generation after generation.
Exhibition Photography for Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon, on Monday, May 25, 2026 at the The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
Just like Monroe was more than just a pretty actress, this is a fantastic show that is more than just a bunch of pretty film costumes. Step into the coveted hall of The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and go on a journey of a marvelous life. Monroe dared to dream big and here at thee exhibit you can be dazzled with thee sparkle from the magic dust of Marilyn.
Exhibition Photography for Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon, on Monday, May 25, 2026 at the The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
Fans of all ages will fall in love with every moment here. See her history, her desires and her true passion – to be a part of Hollywood as a producer and a leading authority in the world of cinema. Be impressed with the images of her films come to life with the famous costumes she wore while at the same stepping into her days of being a proud creator of the art of movies.
Presenting hundreds of original objects, including posters, portraits, photographs, production documents, letters, and rarely seen personal materials—many of which will be on display for the first time—the exhibition will give unique insight into her agency in becoming a Hollywood icon. The exhibition will also feature an extensive display of Monroe’s screen-worn costumes, ranging from a dress featured in Love Happy (1949) to items from her final and unfinished film, Something’s Got to Give (1962). Major highlights include two costumes by Orry-Kelly from Some Like it Hot (1959), as well as the rarely exhibited famous pink dress by William Travilla from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953).
Exhibition Photography for Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon, on Monday, May 25, 2026 at the The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon is curated by Associate Curator Sophia Serrano, with Curatorial Assistant Simran Bhalla.
The Academy Museum is the largest museum in the world devoted to global cinema and the arts, sciences, and artists of moviemaking. The museum advances the understanding, celebration, and preservation of cinema through inclusive and accessible exhibitions, screenings, programs, initiatives, and collections. Designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect Renzo Piano, the museum’s campus contains the restored and revitalized historic Saban Building—formerly known as the May Company building (1939)—and a soaring spherical addition. Together, these buildings contain 50,000 square feet of exhibition spaces, two state-of-the-art theaters, the Shirley Temple Education Studio, and beautiful public spaces that are free and open to the public. These include: The Walt Disney Company Piazza and the Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby, which houses the Spielberg Family Gallery, Academy Museum Store, and Fanny’s restaurant and café.
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