

This shows a quick sequence of movement like a 3D Flipbook using Toy Story Characters.

The other current exhibit on the fourth floor is the Toy Story 3D Zoetrope. Note that there is no filming or photography allowed in this exhibit as Miyazaki wants visitors immersed in the experience. This is the first time many of these items are on display outside of Japan. Also included are 300 objects from his movies. The exhibit houses numerous of his storyboards and sketches for his movies. He is most well known for his anime films Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle. Miyazaki is a well-known Japanese animator, director, producer, screenwriter, and artist. This exhibit will continue to change over the years, but for the Grand Opening, the exhibit is about Hayao Miyazaki. The fourth floor houses the temporary exhibitions. From there, it is about a 5-minute walk to the museum. Then, you will need to hop on the 720 or the 20 bus line to Santa Monica for 3 stops to Wilshire/Crescent Heights. From Union Station, take the purple line to Wilshire/Western for 7 stops. You can also opt to take public transportation. There is some street parking available or you can park in one of the parking structures in the area. It is about $18 to park in the structure. It is about a 20-minute drive from Downtown Los Angeles with no traffic. To get to the museum, the easiest way is to drive or take an Uber/Lyft. The actual address is 6067 Wilshire Boulevard. It is close to Beverly Hills and located on the Museum Row on the Miracle Mile. The Academy Museum is located at the intersection of Wilshire and Fairfax in Los Angeles. Construction finally began in 2015 and the museum was supposed to open in 2020 but was delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In 2012, the Italian architect Renzo Piano was chosen to design the museum.

The Academy Museum has been in development for many years. Screenings When Visiting the Academy Museum.
