Academy Museum Presents ‘Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon’

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ACADEMY MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURES PRESENTS
MARILYN MONROE: HOLLYWOOD ICON

ON VIEW MAY 31, 2026 – FEBRUARY 28, 2027

MARILYN MONROE: HOLLYWOOD ICON Icon celebrates Marilyn Monroe—born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926—as a visionary actor and image-maker, examining the many facets of how she created and shaped her public image in the context of the classical Hollywood studio system.

Presenting hundreds of original objects, including posters, portraits, photographs, production documents, letters, and rarely seen personal materials—many of which will be on display for the first time—the exhibition will give unique insight into her agency in becoming a Hollywood icon. The exhibition will also feature an extensive display of Monroe’s screen-worn costumes, ranging from a dress featured in LOVE HAPPY (1949) to items from her final and unfinished film, SOMETHING’S GOT TO GIVE (1962). Major highlights include two costumes by Orry-Kelly from SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959), as well as the rarely exhibited famous pink dress by William Travilla from GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES (1953).

MARILYN MONROE: HOLLYWOOD ICON Icon is curated by Associate Curator Sophia Serrano, with Curatorial Assistant Simran Bhalla.

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[Photo Credit: Emily Shur, Academy Museum Foundation]

• Academy Museum
• Exhibitions
• Marilyn Monroe