Community Conversation: Oscars in the Community

Special guests representing Community Partners of the museum will share their perspectives on the Academy Awards.

Free with Museum Admission

Fri, Feb 28, 2025 | 12pm PT

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Join us in conversation with National Association of Latino Independent Producers Executive Director Diana Luna, Gold House Cultural Consulting Lead of Entertainment & Media Roc Su, YháWright Productions Executive Producer and Black TV & Film Collective Former Programs Director Yhá Mourhia Wright, and Academy Museum Director, Community and Impact Eduardo Sánchez as they explore the meaning of the Oscars® in their communities, significant wins, memories of watching the ceremony, and more.

Visitors are encouraged to explore the Academy Awards History gallery on Level 2 before or after the program and browse the schedule of upcoming Oscar® Sundays screenings.

Oscars in the Community is presented by Chase.

Oscars in the Community is presented by Chase.

Date: Friday, February 28

Time: 12pm

Location: Netflix Lounge, L2

Cost: Free with General Admission

Know Before You Go

  • Plan your Visit

    Location

    The Academy Museum and its theaters are located at 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

    Parking

    Self-parking, accessible parking, and electric vehicle charging options are available. See below for our parking structure information and view the parking page for further details.

    Ride-Share Drop Off

    Roddenberry Lane, entrance on Fairfax Ave.

    LACMA's Pritzker Parking Garage

    6000 W 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90036, entrance on 6th St.
    5am–10pm
    $20 ($12 after 8pm entry) 
    Accessible spots on P1, adjacent to elevators
    EV charging stations on P1 and P2

    Petersen Automotive Museum Garage

    744 Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, entrance on Fairfax Ave. or 8th St.
    6am–11pm
    $24 (first 15 min. free)
    Accessible spots on P1 only; no garage elevator
    EV charging stations on P1

  • Accessibility

    The museum is fully accessible by wheeled mobility device. Use the museum’s elevators to access all galleries and theaters. Visitor Experience Associates are also on hand to provide assistance.

    American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available upon request with three weeks’ notice, subject to the availability of interpreters; please submit your request to academymuseum@oscars.org.

    If this program occurs in the theaters, assistive audio devices, in-seat closed captioning, or real-time captioning may be available. Please inquire at academymuseum@oscars.org.

    The museum offers a host of recurring accessible programs, including Calm Mornings, ASL Interpreted Tours, and Visual Description Tours.

    Sensory kits are available at the Winkler Welcome Center and the Shirley Temple Education Studio for anyone with sensory needs. The kits include noise-reduction headphones, fidgets, and color therapy glasses to help visitors feel comfortable and safe at the museum.

    For any other accommodative request not listed here, please reach out to academymuseum@oscars.org

    Learn more about our accessibility initiatives.

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