Marilyn: The Exhibit Returns To The Hollywood Museum

Marilyn Monroe’s Continuing Legacy Honored with
Annual Exhibit of Authentic Memorabilia
Commemorating the 52nd Anniversary of Her Passing

August marks the 52nd anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s passing and her legendary image still lives on as a superstar and an ultimate icon of glamour and beauty. Marilyn: The Exhibit returns to the The Hollywood Museum showcasing an intimate look at the fabled actress’ life and legacy with an exclusive exhibit of authentic memorabilia. The annual retrospective spans Marilyn Monroe’s early life as Norma Jeane to Hollywood megastar “Marilyn,” showcasing her gorgeous gowns, personal wardrobe, jewelry, 1961 Fleetwood Cadillac limousine given as a gift from Darryl Zanuck, photograph collections, documents from her private files and many of Marilyn’s personal artifacts. The Hollywood Museum in the Historic Max Factor Building is located at 1660 N. Highland Ave. in the heart of Hollywood.

“Year after year fans never fail to honor Marilyn’s life and memory,” says Museum President and Founder Donelle Dadigan. “The Hollywood Museum is pleased to host this annual Marilyn retrospective in memoriam. This museum is considered the perfect home for this exhibit since it was here that Max Factor originally designed Marilyn's on-screen hair and coloring, transforming her into the sexy blonde we know and love,” says Dadigan. “When you walk into the ‘FOR BLONDES ONLY ROOM,’ you feel Marilyn Monroe’s presence.”

Marilyn: The Exhibit houses the one and only million-dollar dress worn by Marilyn on her honeymoon with baseball legend, Joe DiMaggio. The dress was made famous when Marilyn went on a USO tour to entertain 10,000 troops in Korea. The exhibition also showcases items including Marilyn’s pink Pucci top made of striking hot pink silk jersey, Springolator high heels, jewelry, an early cocktail dress she bought at the start of her career, a Playboy spread and bustier, as well as the Decadron vial found at Marilyn’s bedside at the time of her death.

The exhibit also features exclusive photographs taken by famed photographers Milton Greene and Douglas Kirkland.

The Hollywood Museum spotlights Hollywood legends with the most extensive collection of authentic memorabilia in the world including costumes, star cars, props, posters, photographs and memorabilia spanning over 100 years of Hollywood history. The museum features four floors of exhibits and is the home of more than 10,000 items, one-of-a-kind costumes, props, photographs, scripts and vintage collectibles from favorite movies and TV shows. In addition to Marilyn Monroe’s spotlight, the museum includes costumes from Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, George Clooney, Elizabeth Taylor, Jean Harlow, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and more; props from Gone With The Wind, Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, Star Wars and Jaws; and a star car collection including Marilyn Monroe’s limousine. The Walk of Fame Exhibit is part of The Hollywood Museum’s permanent collection.

Located in the heart of Hollywood near the corner of Hollywood & Highland, The Hollywood Museum is in the Historic Max Factor Building, home to Max Factor’s world-famous makeup rooms where Marilyn Monroe received her famous blonde locks and Lucille Ball first donned her famous red hair. The Dungeon of Doom includes the authentic Hannibal Lecter's jail cell fromThe Silence of the Lambs (1991) and visitors can also see Boris Karloff's mummy, Vampira, Frankenstein and his bride, Elvira-Mistress of the Dark, Jason, Freddie, Chucky and other cult horror film favorites.The Hollywood Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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Open to the public Wednesday – Sunday, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Private tours available by advance reservation.