The Academy Museum is celebrating the Oscars for two months. During its “Oscar Season”,  January 28 to March 31, you can see Oscar-winning films, including Animated Shorts, and Black Film Milestones, attend panels with nominees, and enjoy Oscar-themed food, drinks, and merchandise. You can even celebrate the Oscars live at a black-tie viewing party on March 10.

The Academy Museum – Oscar Season Events

Most events are $10 or less, and some are free! See the full schedule and ticket info at oscars.org.

Book signing with Dave Karger on January 28.

Oscars Season festivities kick off on January 28 with a special book signing of 50 Oscar Nights with Turner Classic Movies host Dave Karger. after that Karger will be joined by actor Topher Grace for a moderated discussion of his book.

Oscar-winning animated shorts every weekend.

On weekend afternoons this January, February, and March, the museum’s popular Weekend Short Cuts series will screen Oscar-winning animated short films from the past 10 years. Screenings will be held in the David Geffen Theater and are free with general admission. Titles in the program include Feast (2014), Bear Story (2014), Piper (2016), Bao (2018), and Hair Love (2019).

Oscar history tours in February.

Oscars Gallery Tours of the Academy Award History Gallery and Oscars Gallery will explore the history behind the industry’s biggest night and provide insights into historic and memorable Oscar winners.

Oscar Sunday Screenings

During February and March, there will be Oscar Sundays Screenings that highlight Black milestones in film at the ceremony and Drop-in Family Workshops focused on Oscar-winning animated short films and feature-length films

“Breaking the Oscars Ceiling” program on March 1.

March will kick off with Breaking the Oscars Ceiling, a conversation program celebrating the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community at the Academy Awards, on March 1.

Nominee Programs with filmmakers all week of March 1.

March 1-9, leading up to the Oscars broadcast on March 10, guests can enjoy screenings of all Oscar-nominated live-action and animated short films and attend Nominee Programs with this year’s nominated filmmakers in the Animated Feature Film, Documentary Feature Film, International Feature Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Production Design, Visual Effects, and Best Picture.

Oscars Night at The Academy Museum party on March 10

Sunday, March 10 the third annual Oscars Night at the Museum celebrates the nominees and winners of the 96th Oscars. During the viewing party, guests will have access to special photo opportunities and have access to the museum galleries. There will also be food by Wolfgang Puck and wine from Clarendelle & Domaine Clarence Dillon. Even more impressive they will have access to the David Geffen Theater and Fanny’s to watch the Oscars broadcast live on ABC. Black tie, cocktail, or formal attire is encouraged. Ticket and event information can be found here.

Oscar-winning film screenings on March 14-17.

Following the 96th Oscars, screenings of some of this year’s award-winning films will be held from March 14-17 at the David Geffen Theater.

Special Oscar cocktails at Fanny’s restaurant.

The museum’s restaurant and cafe, Fanny’s, will have a special cocktail menu inspired by this year’s Best Picture nominees.  Visit here for the full Oscars Season program schedule.

The Academy Museum Ticket Information:

Tickets for film screenings and Nominee Programs are sold separately and do not require general admission. All tickets are available through advance online reservations via the Academy Museum’s website here. Oscars Night at the Museum is a separately ticketed event and prices range from $200 – $450 and can be purchased via the Academy Museum’s website. Guests must be 21 years or older with a valid ID.