About The Hollywood Heritage Museum
Our History and Planning Your Visit
The Hollywood Heritage Museum
in the Lasky-DeMille Barn
2100 North Highland Ave, Hollywood, California
(Across from the Hollywood Bowl in Lot D)
Under the stewardship of Hollywood Heritage, Inc., the Lasky-DeMille Barn, built in 1901, was restored and currently houses the Hollywood Heritage Museum. The story of the early Hollywood motion picture industry and the historic Hollywood community is told through archival photographs, historic documents, movie props and related memorabilia. Visitors experience the actual structure where Cecil B. DeMille's office exists, furnished with selected personal DeMille belongings, and where countless movies were filmed and studio staff worked and played.
On December 27, 1956, the Lasky-DeMille Barn was designated California State Historic Landmark No. 554, recognizing the significant role the building played in the birth of the Hollywood motion picture industry. Since 1985, Hollywood Heritage, Inc. has funded the preservation, restoration and maintenance of the barn. It’s the oldest existing motion picture production building in Hollywood, having been established as the Burns-Revier Studio in 1912, and becoming the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company in 1913. The Lasky Company merged with Adolph Zuckor’s Famous Players in 1916, becoming Famous Players-Lasky and merging with Paramount Distributing Company, finally becoming Paramount Pictures Corporation. In 2014, the Lasky-DeMille Barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [See the Time Line on the Museum link for a more detailed history of the barn].
VISITING THE MUSEUM
Temporarily the museum is by appointment only. For appointment, email [email protected]
Regular Admission: $14** Members: Free**
Under 12 with accompanying Adult Ticket: Free**
Purchase Entrance & Event Tickets here
Parking
Free Parking for Museum Visitors until 3 PM:
We are located in Hollywood Bowl Lot D.
Enter on Odin or Milner off Highland Ave.
Private Tours
Group tours for 15 people or more can be made available during the week by appointment only. Email [email protected]
*On rare occasions, we close for private events or reasons beyond our control. If traveling a long distance, we recommend purchasing advance tickets & calling before heading out.
** Excludes special events & programs.
OTHER INFORMATION
PARKING
Free Parking for Museum Visitors until 3 PM. We are located in Hollywood Bowl Lot D. Enter on Odin or Milner off Highland Ave. If there is an event at the Hollywood Bowl, please tell the parking lot attendants at a barricade that you are visiting the museum. The lot is solely managed by the Hollywood Bowl. Contact them with any questions.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The Metro subway station closest to the Museum is the Hollywood-Highland stop. We are located approximately a half-mile north on Highland Avenue, about a 12-minute walk.
FOOD / BEVERAGES
No food or beverages are permitted inside the museum.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Visitors are welcome to take personal photography in our museum galleries for private use only, unless otherwise noted.
PETS
Only trained guide and service animals are permitted inside the Museum. A service animal must be under the control of its handler. Under the ADA, service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless the individual’s disability prevents using these devices or these devices interfere with the service animal’s safe, effective performance of tasks. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.
BECOME A DOCENT:
Hollywood Heritage is a volunteer driven organization. Our docents assist museum guests and help with our Barn programs, as well as many other activities associated with historic preservation issues and the day-to-day activities that make our organization so vital. If you are interested in becoming involved, click here.
HOLLYWOOD HERITAGE ARCHIVES:
Hollywood Heritage maintains an archive of historic photographs, documents, and other material related to the film industry and the community. Our archive also includes Hollywood real estate history and buildings of architectural significance. We continue to seek material related to our dual mission of industry and community history. Questions regarding our archive and donations procedures should be directed to [email protected]
Hollywood Heritage, Inc. is a 501(c)3 California state non-profit corporation. Donations may be tax deductible. Consult your tax professional for determinations.