Why is the Academy planning to build a movie museum?
• A frequent comment by out-of-town visitors is that there’s no single place to go to get a real sense of Hollywood. One of the reasons the Academy is planning a museum in Hollywood is to provide that place, so that visitors from around the world can return home with a greater understanding and appreciation of what Hollywood and the movies are all about. At the same time, we’re thrilled to be able to expand the number and type of events we have long hosted for the Los Angeles community – film screenings like our Great to Be Nominated series, lectures by top filmmakers, and educational programs with area students.
