Academy Museum highlights: From 'The Big Lebowski' robe to Dorothy's ruby slippers
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![The Academy Museum is opening its doors in September in what was Los Angeles ' historic Saban Building. The movie capital of the world has a museum. Here ' s what to expect.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/03/11/USAT/a77a2fe2-f2c7-4932-98c5-b44fdbb70fbd-Fits.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The Academy Museum is opening its doors in September in what was Los Angeles' historic Saban Building. The movie capital of the world has a museum. Here's what to expect.
AMPAS![The 1,000-seat David Geffen Theater is one of two cutting-edge theaters in the location and is large enough to host a true ochestra.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/03/11/USAT/8f1d6ecd-5da2-4d54-a4aa-0570bed2eb0d-6..jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The 1,000-seat David Geffen Theater is one of two cutting-edge theaters in the location and is large enough to host a true ochestra.
Iwan Baan Photography![The domed terrace is open to the public and offers stunning views of the Hollywood hills.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/03/11/USAT/3a4f508a-5535-4e7a-a238-e96ff9e9dd04-9.jpg?width=566&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The domed terrace is open to the public and offers stunning views of the Hollywood hills.
AMPAS![Director Steven Spielberg donated the infamous Rosebud sled from Orson Welles ' classic " Citizen Kane.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/03/11/USAT/9e5d6613-a658-4151-b5e4-539f52ecb81d-4.jpg?width=660&height=378&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Director Steven Spielberg donated the infamous Rosebud sled from Orson Welles' classic "Citizen Kane.
Academy Museum![The costume worn by Diana Ross as Billie Holiday in the 1972 film "Lady Sings the Blues."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/03/11/USAT/9c23eef3-4cd9-4242-ace7-64b285c8810d-18.jpg?width=441&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The costume worn by Diana Ross as Billie Holiday in the 1972 film "Lady Sings the Blues."
JOSHUA WHITE/JWPictures![The robe worn by Jeff Bridges as The Dude in " The Big Lebowski " is part of the collection.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/03/11/USAT/f41f9671-214f-42b1-914a-1e43c7dc56f3-15.jpg?width=441&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The robe worn by Jeff Bridges as The Dude in "The Big Lebowski" is part of the collection.
JOSHUA WHITE/JWPictures![Dorothy's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are part of the Academy Museum's collection](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/03/11/USAT/d833513c-e18e-4979-9427-bf538f14467d-9_1.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Dorothy's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are part of the Academy Museum's collection
AMPAS![A room filled with historic Oscar awards will be featured in the Stories of Cinema exhibit.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/03/11/USAT/65542a7d-e993-4f79-ab2b-2233a70e0d0d-5.jpg?width=660&height=378&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A room filled with historic Oscar awards will be featured in the Stories of Cinema exhibit.
AMPAS![Bruce the Shark from "Jaws" will greet guests at the Academy Museum.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/03/11/USAT/88504aca-3408-4ca6-b522-e8d2cf2b6d97-10.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Bruce the Shark from "Jaws" will greet guests at the Academy Museum.
Todd Wawrychuk / ©A.M.P.A.S.![The Bruce shark looked like this before it went through a massive overhaul as a museum centerpiece.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/11/23/USAT/895f4bb8-75a3-45f5-99f6-10992dcb9238-jaws.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The Bruce shark looked like this before it went through a massive overhaul as a museum centerpiece.
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