1 / 2The Hollywood Museum
📍 Hollywood, CA
The official Hollywood museum featuring over 10,000 authentic costumes, props and memorabilia across four floors in the historic Max Factor Building. Best for families with older children who appreciate movie history.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with older children who appreciate movie history and classic Hollywood glamour. The horror basement section adds excitement but may not suit very young kids. Perfect for a quick 1-2 hour cultural stop with reasonable admission prices, though those expecting modern blockbuster focus may be disappointed by the vintage emphasis.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Mel Green
7 months ago
“Wow such a great experience, I've lived in LA all my life and never went in the Max Factor building but luckily my mom was invited here and I was floored so much memorabilia from the 1920's till now just so cool. We went to a Black History Month Event and I was so pleased at all the work that went into making it so special. Everyone should go something for everyone to love so relatable.”
Vee H
11 months ago
“Reasonable ticket price. Easy access/great location. Famous actors/actress featured primarily those from 1940s-1950s time frame. Some mentioned of others from various time frames. Definitely an older Hollywood museum. Doesn't take long to walk through the entire museum (approx 40min - 1 hr ish).”
Daniel Will-Harris
a year ago
“FANTASTIC TREASURE TROVE OF HOLLYWOOD MEMORABILIA! Classic Hollywood costumes and props galore! More historic stuff than I saw at the official Academy museum. Four floors of costumes, props, set pieces, autographed headshots, jewelry, cars and more. The basement is for horror fans, but isn't too scary. The first floor features Factor's beautiful building, makeup, costumes and headshots of the most famous movie stars or yesteryear. There are superheroes, singers, and other famous folk on the second and third floors. Well displayed and maintained, it's a joy for movie lovers. All housed in the classic art Deco Max Factor building. He was one of Hollywood's most famous makeup artists, and of course started his line of makeup. It's clear this collection was made and is maintained with a love of old Hollywood. Admission is only $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, and a mere $5 for kids! If you love classic Hollywood, you'll love the Hollywood museum!”
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Overview
Located in the historic Max Factor Building, this museum showcases over 10,000 authentic Hollywood treasures including costumes from Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Superman and Star Trek, plus original props from classic films. Features Max Factor's famous makeup rooms where stars got their iconic looks, and a basement horror section with Hannibal Lecter's jail cell and classic monster movie memorabilia. The collection spans from silent films through Hollywood's Golden Era to modern productions.
