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Drop-in Workshop for Families: Animation inspired by Ponyo | Academy Museum, Los Angeles
February 7, 14, and 21: Academy Museum hosts a stop-motion animation workshop inspired by the film Ponyo. Families create their own animations depicting stories of friendship. Workshops are free with general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Museum admission is free for youths ages 17 and under. FREE!
Fall in Love with Ponyo Tours | Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles
February 14-15: Academy Museum offers 30-minute guided tours of the Studio Ghibli PONYO exhibition. Museum educators explore Hayao Miyazaki's artistic style and character designs with visitors of all ages. Tours run at noon, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. Free with general admission.
Monster Mash at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
October 25: Meet movie monsters, see live makeup demos, and join spooky tours during Monster Mash at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. FREE with admission!
Academy Museum Anniversary Free Day 2025
September 28: Enjoy free museum admission with performances, crafts, and dance.
Drop-In Workshops for Families at Academy Museum
August 2,9, & 16 This month's workshops focus on miniature set designs.
Drop-In Workshop for Families: Claymation at the Academy Museum
July 5, 12 & 19: Families can explore stop-motion animation together in this hands-on Claymation workshop inspired by summer camp stories. Free for youth 17 and under.
Calm Morning: Disney’s Strange World at Academy Museum in LA
June 28: Calm Mornings create an environment for all visitors to enjoy sensory-friendly spaces with moderated sound and lighting displays. Join them for sensory-friendly gallery exploration and a family workshop inspired by the accessible screening of Strange World (2022)
Puppets & Pride with Bob Baker Marionette at Academy Museum in LA
June 7, 28: Sing along with puppets in a pride-filled marionette show celebrating love, identity, and community. Fun and inclusive for all ages.
Family Matinees at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles
Saturdays: Films for families of all ages! All movies in this series are rated G or PG, unless otherwise noted. 5/3 March of the Penguins, 5/10 Wall-E, 5/24 Ice Age: The Meltdown, 5/31 Elemental.
May the 4th Celebration at the Academy Museum in LA
May 4: Celebrate Star Wars Day with droids, Jedi demos, mural making, cosplay science, and movie screenings all day long.
Family Matinees at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles
SATURDAYS, OCTOBER: Frankenstein, Oct. 5 | Bride of Frankenstein, Oct. 12 | Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, Oct. 26
Calm Morning: Onward at Academy Museum in LA
JUNE 29: Calm Mornings create an environment for all visitors to enjoy sensory-friendly spaces with moderated sound and lighting displays. Join them for sensory-friendly gallery exploration and a family workshop inspired by the accessible screening of Onward (2020).
Family Matinees: Turning Red at Academy Museum
MAY 25: Watch Disney's Turning Red at the Academy Museum as they showcase international stories of universal humanity for families and children looking to learn about the world beyond their own experiences.
May the 4th Celebration at the Academy Museum
MAY 4: Join the Academy Museum for a Star Wars–inspired May the 4th Celebration! The fun-filled day includes a chance to meet and take photos with R2-D2 and participate in Star Wars–inspired hands-on activities for all ages.
Family Matinees at The Academy Museum
DECEMBER 16 - JANUARY 27: On select days, the Academy Museum screens films for families of all ages. Dec 16: Up • Dec 23: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms • Jan 6: E.T. • Jan 13: The Black Stallion • Jan 20: The Little Mermaid • Jan 27: The Lego Batman Movie
Calm Morning: Finding Nemo Music Workshop at Academy Museum
JULY 29: Join the Academy Museum for a sensory-friendly gallery exploration and a family workshop inspired by the movie Finding Nemo.
Jewish American Heritage Month – Family Matinees at Academy Museum
SATURDAYS, MAY 6-27: The first three Saturday Family Matinees in May will screen classics and rarities that depict Jewish life on screen with care and affection.
Family Matinees at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
JUNE 4 - JULY 30: This summer, the Academy Museum is offering $5 matinee tickets. Every Saturday, the Academy Museum screens films for families of all ages.
Family Matinees at the Academy Museum in LA
JANUARY 7, 14, 15, 21 & 22: The Academy Museum screens films for families of all ages. All films in this series are rated G or PG, unless otherwise noted. This month: Fantastic Mr. Fox, Fly Away & Paddington.
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