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The Hollywood Museum

πŸ“ Hollywood, CA

β˜…4.4(1,268 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

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.

βœ“ Great value admissionβœ“ Classic Hollywood focusβœ“ Horror basement sectionβœ“ Quick visit
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Daniel Will-Harris

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!

πŸ† 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.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Budget $15 adults, $12 seniors/students, $5 kids for admission
⏰Plan 40 minutes to 1 hour for full visit across 4 floors
🎟️Note basement has horror/sci-fi exhibits that may be too spooky for young children
πŸš—Expect crowds and some areas with poor lighting

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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1,268 Google reviews

Extensive memorabilia collection100%
Great value for money80%
Classic Hollywood emphasis80%
Historic Max Factor building80%
Horror section in basement60%
Can get crowded40%
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Daniel Will-Harris

11 months ago

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β€œFANTASTIC 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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Nicole Y.

8 months ago

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β€œA hidden gem in the heart of Hollywood! I really enjoyed my visit to the Hollywood Museum. It’s packed with original costumes, props, and memorabilia from classic films to modern blockbusters. The basement dungeon (where they showcase horror and sci-fi) was spooky and fun, and the Marilyn Monroe exhibit was a highlight! The museum is located inside the historic Max Factor building, so the setting itself feels like part of Hollywood history. It’s not very big, but there’s a ton to see. If you’re a movie or TV fan, you’ll definitely appreciate all the detail. It can get a bit crowded, and the lighting in some areas could be improved, but overall it was a fun and nostalgic experience. Definitely worth a stop if you’re near Hollywood Blvd.”

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C Higley

7 months ago

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β€œGreat price for so much to see. 4 floors of Hollywood! I’m a huge Wizard Of Oz fan and seeing one of the original pairs alone made it worth the cost of the ticket! I do feel like 1 visit isn’t enough to see all that they offer, as I said it’s huge with 4 floors! I’m also a huge fan of Marilyn Monroe so I spent quite a bit of time in there. The main levels was a lot of old Hollywood which was fascinating. Overall there was something for everyone to enjoy.”

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Mel Green

a month ago

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β€œWow 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.”

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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.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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