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The Los Angeles Conservancy 
runs weekly tours of the Broadway Historic Theatre District. Subject to availability, the tour visits the interiors of one or more of the following theatres: Los Angeles Theatre, the United Theater on Broadway (formerly United Artists Theatre and The Theatre at Ace Hotel), Orpheum Theatre.
Access is not guaranteed to any theatres due to events programming and logistics on the day so call ahead for details if you are concerned.
Tours run every Saturday at 10am and last approximately 2.5 hours. Tickets $10.
Step Beyond The Red Carpet! Experience all of the renowned elegance and celebrity glamour that the Home of the Academy Awards® has to offer!
See an Oscar® statuette, visit our Dolby Lounge and other exclusive celebrity hot spots, plus view images from previous Academy Awards® ceremonies.
Tour is a thirty minute walking tour that includes several flights of stairs. Disabled guests can be easily accommodated, but please advise the theatre at the time of ticket purchase.
The Dolby Theatre is an operating facility with a busy performance schedule. Access to certain areas of the theatre is subject to performance schedules. For more information, please contact Dolby Theatre customer service at (323) 308-6300.
Learm the history and magic of Disney’s premiere movie theatre with a behind-the-scenes guided tour!
Tickets: $20 (all ages). Tours run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and are approximately 45 minutes, all subject to theatre operations.
Advanced reservation required; reservations are limited. Call 1-800-DISNEY-6 or email Disney.Movie.Tickets@disney.com to book.
The Music Center Symphonians, who are voluntary docents for The Music Center, offers a 90-minute docent-led tour of The Music Center’s four theatres: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
You can learn about the history and architecture of each of the theatres along with Jerry Moss Plaza and hear about how each of those spaces are enriched with incredible arts experiences. Find out about artistic presentations by Center Theatre Group, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera, LA Phil and TMC Arts, including the Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center dance residencies, concerts, arts learning experiences and free and low-cost events on Jerry Moss Plaza. View artwork from across the globe including sculptures, tapestries, paintings and antiques from the 17th century to the present.
Hear the stories collected through The Music Center’s nearly 60 years as the heart of Los Angeles County’s cultural life. Tours generally run every day however depend on visiting companies.
For an up-to-date tour scheduled visit the Music Center’s Symphonian Tour page .
The TCL Chinese Theatres Tour is the only tour in Hollywood where you learn the history of our cinema palace from inside and out. The Tour features stories and fun facts from the theatres beginnings to today, ranging from Hollywood premieres, to imprint ceremonies of your favorite celebrities in the Forecourt of the Stars.
So step off the red carpet and walk through the golden doors of this Movie Palace of the Stars on our exclusive 30 minute Walking Tour. A visit to Hollywood is not complete without this stroll through Hollywood movie history.
Tours are offered 7 days a week excluding special events. Please call for up-to-date availability (323) 463-9576 or email tours@chinesetheatres.com. Group rates are available.
Tour the Scottish Rite Temple, enjoy a New Deal presentation, and enjoy a lite brunch reception—part of Summer of Architecture.
Guests will gather in Ashlie’s Lounge at the historic Scottish Rite Center, where they will begin with a guided tour of the landmark building, exploring its unique architecture and rich history. You do not want to miss the ICONIC drop.
Following the tour, attendees will enjoy a small brunch reception in the President’s Lounge, featuring light bites, mimosas and refreshments.
The afternoon will conclude with a fascinating presentation on the WPA and New Deal Era, offering insight into how these initiatives shaped Long Beach’s growth and built environment.
This is more than a history lesson—it’s a story of architecture, resilience, and design that still shapes our city today.
Filmed at The Ebell: A Century on Screen
Step into the spotlight and explore the hidden Hollywood legacy of one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks. Filmed at The Ebell is an all-new guided tour that pulls back the curtain on The Ebell of Los Angeles and the Wilshire Ebell Theatre—a women-led cultural campus that has quietly played a starring role in over 100 years of film and television. From Katharine Hepburn’s Break of Hearts to Forrest Gump and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, The Ebell has set the stage for unforgettable moments in cinematic history.
Guests will roam through the elegant main building, stroll the lush garden and courtyard, and step inside the storied Wilshire Ebell Theatre—all part of a breathtaking 94,000-square-foot architectural masterpiece. Recognized as a Los Angeles Cultural Monument and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Ebell is more than a film location—it’s a star in its own right.
More information and registration for 2025 Doors Open California can be found here .
A Halloween Spooktacular presented by the Los Angeles Conservancy’s Last Remaining Seats Committee.
More details to follow soon!
Armenian Music Video Awards is thrilled to announce The AMVA 2025 on December 11th at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Join us for an electrifying show in recognition of all the artists overall excellence and outstanding contributions throughout the year. The brightest stars in Armenian national and contemporary music, comedy, television, and social media.
This grand event will feature renowned Armenian artists, rising talent. We’ll honor the creators of the most viewed and beloved music videos of recent years. Celebrate the esteemed contributors to Armenian culture. Don’t miss this spectacular grand celebration of Armenian artistry culture.
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) , will honor the best films of 2025 and will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
During the ceremony, AMPAS will present Academy Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars) in over 20 categories. The ceremony will be televised live in the United States by ABC.
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