The Hollywood Museum is one of the best Hollywood attractions especially for visitors who love movies! It is the 20th anniversary for the museum with extensive movie and tv collections. The museum is located in the historic Max Factor building right next to Mel’s Drive In, they are connected by a hall, on Highland Avenue. Tickets are affordable, $15 for adult, the most expensive ticket. Check out more information at: https://thehollywoodmuseum.mybigcommerce.com. I actually haven’t visited the Hollywood Museum since 2017 when they had displays on Baywatch and the Little Rascals! The lobby opens to a series of rooms, Hollywood Glamour, one display had the Max Factor Beauty Calibration Machine that has head gear with points like something out of Saw (2004). One room featured Marilyn Monroe, I also stopped by her star on 6774 Hollywood Boulevard.
Screen accurate replica of the Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters.
There was a display for her black dress from her honeymoon and USO Korea, 1954. Also her bustier from How to Marry a Millionaire (1953), I’m going to think marriage would involve that bustier. Next, is a sci fi section with a mini-room for the work of movie makeup artist, John Chambers, on Planet of the Apes (1968). It won him the Special Achievement Oscar since there was not yet a makeup category. A similar Oscar should have also been given to Andy Serkis’ performance. I’m still stunned by the makeup and costumes, specifically Roddy McDowall’s Cornelius, of that film. Next was the Eleven dive helmet in Stranger Things. Then, a display of costumes from Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989). Also, the black armor of The Prince in Snow White and the Huntsman (2012). There is the red and yellow boxing robe from Rocky (1976) plus signed script and boxing gloves.
The Godfather script and production notes.
In a lower, blocked off room is the yellow and silver of Ben Richards from The Running Man (1987). There are some costumes from Hunger Games (2012). The highlight for me still is the pea-green baby from V: The Final Battle (1984), equal parts goofy, vicious, and cute. In another room is a display case with script and production notes from The Godfather (1972). The second floor, Lights - Camera - Action, is accessed through some steep stairs. I was kinda stunned to see a Ghostbusters Exhibit that was put together by Sony Pictures and collectors. The Colander Hat worn by Rick Moranis in Ghostbusters (1984). Also there was a screen accurate replica of the Ecto-1 with a Slimer above it and costumes. Next to it was Back to the Future costumes and a signed prop of Clara’s telescope from Back to the Future III (1990).
Batman and Robin costumes plus the tail rotor from the Batcopter!
I really intended to go to the museum to see the bike and grey suit of PeeWee Herman. His star is at 6562 Hollywood Blvd. All of the stars mentioned are on the south side of Hollywood Boulevard with the Hollywood Museum. The third floor features 100 Years of Hollywood. The first display is Christopher Reeve’s Superman costume, this was in a case in the lobby, and now has a sculpt of Reeve’s face. This starts off a superhero section. It had Batman and Robin costumes from the `66 show. Batman’s costume is a little faded with the cowl and gloves turned purple. The Hollywood stars of Adam West and Burt Ward are at 6764 Hollywood Blvd. There was also replicas that look more like right out of the television program. This also had the signed tail rotor blade from the Batcopter from Batman: The Movie (1966).
The Catwomen, costumes from movies and tv!
On a table were screen used Batman gloves and Robin’s utility belt. Also a white Batcycle and a costume of villain, King Tut, played by Victor Buono. Next by the entrance was also a room of Catwomen. At the edge is the Michelle Pfeiffer Catwoman. I really like the Lee Meriwether costume from the movie since it has a series of test tubes filled with the dehydrated UN members.There was the Julie Newmar Catwoman with golden pistol. Plus, Eartha Kitt Catwoman on a throne and cat, awesome! Her Walk of Fame star, for music, is at 6600 Hollywood Blvd. Then, Anne Hathaway’s Catwoman ending with Halle Berry’s Patience Phillips. Past Batman and Robin were the costumes of Lynda Carter’s Wonder Woman and Batgirl played by Yvonne Craig. The room also had cars including Bumblebee from the Transformers movies. I haven’t even covered the Dungeon of Doom costumes and props in the basement! It really spooked some young guests. There are many more costumes and props to explore at the Hollywood Museum!
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