MARILYN MONROE: HOLLYWOOD ICON, LA

MARILYN MONROE: HOLLYWOOD ICON, LA

Step beyond the movie-star image and into Marilyn’s Hollywood story. 🎬 Explore Marilyn Monroe’s role in creating her own screen image at the Academy Museum. Costumes, letters, production records, photographs and rarely displayed personal material look at her agency within Hollywood’s studio system. Highlights include the pink William Travilla dress from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and two Orry-Kelly costumes from Some Like It Hot.

The exhibition runs May 31, 2026–February 28, 2027. Advance online reservations are required. The source lists museum admission at $25 for adults, $19 for seniors 62+ and $15 for students; visitors 17 and younger and qualifying California EBT cardholders receive free admission. Galleries are open 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and closed Tuesdays.

The costume selection stretches from Love Happy to the unfinished Something’s Got to Give, offering a wider view of Monroe’s screen career.

📍 Venue: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
📍 Address: 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90036, United States
📅 Listed dates: May 31, 2026 – February 28, 2027
⏰ Hours: See the schedule above or choose a session on the event page
💸 Price: $15-$25

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