Hollywood Masters in Photos: From the Academy Collection

Snapshots from Stagecoach (1939, dir. John Ford), Image courtesy of Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

2025-12-16 - 2026-03-22

This exhibition showcases snapshots taken on set of legendary directors and stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, drawn from the vast photographic collection of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in the United States, the organization that hosts the Academy Awards and operates a library specializing in collecting and preserving film-related items. Posters and other articles from the National Film Archive’s collection will be displayed alongside the AMPAS photos, taking visitors back to the most vibrant era of American cinema. The exhibition also offers an auditory feast in the form of iconic melodies by composers like Max Steiner.

Event Information

Dates and hours: December 16, 2025 – March 22, 2026
11:00 – 18:30 (last entry at 18:00)
11:00 – 20:00 (last entry at 19:30) on December 26, January 30, and February 27 (all Fridays)
Closings
Mondays, December 27 – January 7
Venues: National Film Archive of Japan, Exhibition Gallery (7F)
3-7-6 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Fees: Adults 250 yen (200 yen), university students 130 yen (60 yen). Free entry for those aged 65 or above, high school students and those under 18, disability certificate holders (and one accompanying person), and National Film Archive Campus Members

*Prices include admission to the permanent ‘Nihon Eiga: The History of Japanese Film’ exhibition.
*Prices in brackets are for groups of 20 or more visitors.
*Students, seniors, disability certificate holders, and Campus Members are required to present identification upon entry.
*Presenting a ticket for a screening hosted by the National Film Archive (either a purchase confirmation email for an online ticket or a printed QR code) entitles visitors to the group rate for one visit only.