Academy Museum Celebrates the 98th Oscars with Screenings, Tours, and Special Events
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The excitement of awards season reaches its peak with the 98th Academy Awards, taking place on Sunday, March 15, at 7 p.m. EST / 4 p.m. PDT. Broadcast live on ABC and streaming on Hulu, Hollywood’s most prestigious night will celebrate the year’s most outstanding achievements in cinema. Following the ceremony, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will host a special lineup of screenings, tours, and public programs highlighting award-winning films and the creative talent behind them.
Beginning Thursday, March 19, visitors will have the opportunity to watch a selection of newly crowned Oscar-winning films at the museum. From Best Picture contenders to unexpected standout titles, the screenings provide audiences with a chance to experience the films that defined the year in cinema. These presentations allow movie lovers to engage with the stories, performances, and craftsmanship that captured the attention of the global film community.
Before the ceremony, the museum will also spotlight this year’s nominees through special discussions. On March 13, filmmakers nominated for International Feature Film will come together to discuss the cultural and social impact of their work, both in their home countries and internationally. The following day, March 14, a behind-the-scenes event will explore the artistry of the Makeup and Hairstyling category, accompanied by an exclusive showcase of production materials from the nominated films.
The museum will close on Sunday, March 15, for a private event but will reopen on Monday, March 16, at noon. To mark the end of the awards season, visitors can join the Awards Afterglow Tour, a 30-minute guided experience through the Academy Awards History galleries. The tour offers insight into the legacy of the Oscars and highlights memorable moments that have shaped the film industry over the decades.
Another special event during the week is the Curator’s View Tour: Encounters on Wednesday, March 18. This farewell tour of the museum’s popular Encounters gallery invites visitors to explore iconic props and costumes from science fiction, fantasy, and horror films. The exhibition celebrates the imaginative worlds that have inspired generations of filmmakers and audiences.
On the same evening, the museum will present a special screening of the acclaimed film The English Patient in 35mm. The film, which earned 12 Oscar nominations and won nine Academy Awards, will be shown with special guests including Hannah Minghella and Max Minghella, offering audiences the chance to revisit one of the most celebrated films in Oscar history.
Looking ahead, the museum will host a panel discussion titled Women at the Oscars: Milestones and Looking Forward on March 20. The conversation will feature Maikiko James and Sacha Smith, moderated by Academy Award-nominated songwriter Taura Stinson. The event will explore the achievements of women in the film industry while addressing the future of representation and inclusion in Hollywood.
The museum will also offer creative workshops for younger audiences during Oscars season. A hands-on teen workshop on miniature set design invites participants to create their own film sets inspired by the exhibition Barbie to Anna Karenina. Meanwhile, a family drop-in workshop encourages children to imagine their future in film by designing an Oscar statuette, writing an acceptance speech, and creating a green-screen moment in their dream career.
Through screenings, discussions, tours, and interactive workshops, the Academy Museum’s Oscars-season programming highlights the artistry, collaboration, and imagination that define filmmaking. The events offer visitors an immersive way to celebrate the achievements recognized at the Academy Awards while exploring the broader cultural impact of cinema.