The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is the largest museum dedicated to the history and art of filmmaking in Los Angeles. It offers extensive accessibility services for visitors with disabilities.
Accessible parking and drop-off zones are available at the museum. Accessible routes run throughout the building. Staff can provide loaner mobility aids on request.
The museum offers captioning for screenings and programs. Audio guides, assistive listening devices, and sign language interpreters are also available.
Staff distribute sensory bags at the entrance. A social narrative helps visitors prepare for their visit before they arrive. The museum identifies less crowded times for visitors who benefit from a quieter environment.
The museum offers free admission for eligible visitors. Service animals are welcome.
Visitor reports describe the building as highly navigable for wheelchair users, with the Renzo Piano-designed complex featuring elevators and level transitions between the Saban Building and the Sphere structure. The Calm Mornings monthly program — which opens certain galleries an hour early with moderated sound and lighting — is specifically noted by visitors as well-run for neurodivergent visitors and families. Note: the museum is closed Tuesdays.
Drop off Zones
Accessible Routes to Areas of Interest
Paved & Level Pathways
Loaner Mobility Aids
Designated Low-Crowd Times
Assistive Listening Devices
Sign Language Interpreters
Service Animals Allowed