Ever since the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was founded 92 years ago, opening a museum dedicated to movies and the Oscars has been a prime goal. After many years in the works, the museum is about to open its doors to the public on Sept. 30 with exhibits devoted to the works of Hayao Miyazaki, Spike Lee, Pedro Almodovar and much more.
Famous movie costumes and figures from E.T. to R2-D2 and Bruce the shark from “Jaws” are on display, along with Dorothy’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” and Bruce Lee’s “Enter the Dragon” suit.
Here’s a preview of some of the iconic costumes and props on display.
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Bruce the Shark
Image Credit: Variety “Bruce,” the terrifying great white shark from “Jaws,” hangs in the Academy Museum.
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‘Midsommar’ May Queen Gown
Image Credit: Variety One of the Academy’s recent acquisitions is the flower-bedecked May Queen gown worn by Florence Pugh in “Midsommar.”
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‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures One of the original models for Steven Spielberg’s “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” is on display at the museum.
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‘The Terminator’
Image Credit: Variety Arnold Schwarzenegger’s gory head model from “The Terminator” is included in the collection.
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‘Toy Story’ Zoetrope
Image Credit: Variety Inspired by the zoetrope models of the early days of cinema, Pixar animators built this giant “Toy Story” 3D zoetrope in the mid-2000s.
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Ruby Slippers From ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Dorothy’s original ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” are part of the Academy’s collection of cinematic icons.
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Dorothy’s Dresses – ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures The gingham dresses designed by Adrian and worn by Judy Garland and her stand-in are on display with the ruby slippers.
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‘The Wizard of Oz’
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Bert Lahr wore this headpiece while playing The Cowardly Lion in “The Wizard of Oz”
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Totoro Figures
Image Credit: Variety Totoro figures were part of the Miyazaki exhibit.
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Bruce Lee Exhibit
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures A nook dedicated to actor and martial arts star Bruce Lee features his costume from “Enter the Dragon,” posters and props.
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Spike Lee Exhibit
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Director Spike Lee gets his own room with his baseball shirts and movie posters.
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‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Designer Eiko Ishioka was inspired by Gustav Klimt’s painting for this elaborate gown worn by Gary Oldman in “Bram Stoker’s Dracula.”
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‘Gladiator’
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Costumes from ‘Gladiator’ were among the films included.
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‘Rocket Man’
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Taron Egerton wore this featured suit as Elton John in “Rocket Man.”
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‘The Wiz’
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Mabel King wore this elaborate dress playing Evillene in “The Wiz.”
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‘Black Panther’
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Okoye’s costume from “Black Panther.”
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‘Batman Returns’ House
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures The model house for Tim Burton’s “Batman Returns.”
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R2-D2
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures R2-D2 from “Star Wars” is part of the Inventing Worlds and Characters: Encounters exhibition at the Academy Museum.
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‘Wallace and Gromit’
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Part of the extensive gallery of animation and stop-motion models are the figures of Wallace and Gromit.
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Frank Thomas’ Desk
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures This vintage animator’s desk was used by Frank Thomas, one of Disney’s “Nine old men.”
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Rita Moreno’s Oscar Dress
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Rita Moreno wore this sumptuous gown for the 1962 Oscars when she won for “West Side Story,” and again to the ceremony in 2018.
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Spike Lee Exhibit
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures The director’s outfits and artifacts are on display.
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Cher’s 1986 Oscar Dress
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures The singer’s iconic spider-web Bob Mackie Oscar gown.
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Animation Exhibit
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Figures from “Shrek” and many more animated films are part of the extensive animation exhibit.
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‘Citizen Kane’
Image Credit: Variety The rosebud sled from “Citizen Kane” is featured in the museum.