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Academy Museum rolls out virtual carpet

Suzan Filipek · April 1, 2021

While the Academy Museum nears its in-person opening, coming this fall on September 30, a star-studded virtual presentation of the space took place last month. Museum director and president Bill […]

See art, visit area museums, virtually

Rachel Olivier · April 1, 2020

Just because museums are closed doesn’t mean patrons can’t still experience a stroll through them virtually, and from the comfort of their homes. Following are some of the virtual experiences […]

Movie museum to show film’s magic; opening late 2019

Suzan Filipek · January 3, 2019

Visitors to the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (AMMP) will be immersed in the magic and dreamscape of cinema. At least that’s the goal for the $388-million museum under […]

Academy Museum reveals architectural, cultural vision

Billy Taylor · November 2, 2017

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ new museum on Wilshire Blvd. is still under construction, but the Larchmont Chronicle and other members of the press were recently invited […]

Renaissance underway on, over Wilshire

Suzan Filipek · March 3, 2016

Museums in the Mile Art museum director Michael Govan is perhaps the greatest fan of the futuristic design in the works for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. “I […]

Academy Museum gets final okay; MMRA readies to sue

Suzan Filipek · July 2, 2015

A $300-million Academy Museum of Motion Pictures got rave reviews from the City Council June 24. A 13-0 vote paved the way for construction to begin as early as this […]

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