Marilyn Monroe Hollywood Icon Exhibition

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opened “Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon” in Los Angeles on May 31, 2026, and the exhibition is scheduled to run through February 28, 2027. The show marks what would have been Monroe’s 100th birthday and presents the actor as what the museum calls a “visionary actor and image-maker.” The exhibition brings together hundreds of original objects tied to Monroe’s screen career and public life. Advance reservations are available through the museum, and Discover Los Angeles has listed the show among current cultural events in the city. ### When did the exhibition open, and how long will it stay on view? May 31, 2026, is the exhibition’s opening date at the Academy Museum, according to the museum and Discover Los Angeles. The closing date listed by the museum and city tourism materials is February 28, 2027. July 9, 2026, falls within the exhibition’s public run, making the show currently open. NBC Los Angeles also reported that the exhibition is closed on Tuesdays and available by advance reservation. (academymuseum.org) ### What is the museum saying this show is about? The Academy Museum says “Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon” examines how Monroe “created and shaped her public image” within the classical Hollywood studio system. (academymuseum.org) The museum frames the exhibition around Monroe’s work as both a performer and a maker of her own screen identity. June 1, 1926, was Monroe’s birth date, and the museum says the exhibition was organized to mark her centennial. (nbclosangeles.com) A related 17-film screening series ran from June 1 through July 3, 2026, tracing her career from early breakout roles to later performances. ### What can visitors expect to see inside? More than 200 original objects are included in the exhibition, according to museum-related listings and local coverage. The materials include posters, portraits, photographs, production documents, letters and personal items, with some objects described as rarely seen or on public display for the first time. (academymuseum.org) Discover Los Angeles said the exhibition includes costumes, original objects and personal items. (academymuseum.org) Its summer museum guide said the display features hundreds of original objects, including movie posters, letters and ephemera, as well as recognizable costumes such as the hot pink dress from “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” ### Are there tours or related programs tied to the exhibition? The Academy Museum has also programmed gallery events and tours around the exhibition. (academymuseum.org) A June 26 gallery spotlight featured costume and textile conservator Melinda Kerstein and Icon Collection co-founder Bryan Johns discussing Monroe’s onscreen looks. Thursday-through-Sunday close-up tours are listed by the museum as 30-minute guided visits on Level 3, free with general admission. (discoverlosangeles.com) The museum says those tours use voice amplifiers for accessibility and notes that dates and times are subject to change. ### What should visitors know before making plans? The Academy Museum exhibition page and local event listings point visitors to advance reservations. (academymuseum.org) NBC Los Angeles reported adult admission at $25, with other ticket tiers available and free admission for guests 17 and under. The Academy Museum is on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, and Discover Los Angeles describes it as the largest institution in the United States devoted to the arts, sciences and artists of moviemaking. (academymuseum.org) Visit details, ticketing and any updated program information are posted through the museum, while Discover Los Angeles continues to list the exhibition in its citywide events coverage through the February 28, 2027 closing date. (discoverlosangeles.com) (nbclosangeles.com)