***This review is for ASU parking only*** I was nearby for an event and had to park at ASU FIDM Museum. There was a security guard controlling traffic going into and coming out of the parking structure. After I drove in, there was a nice gentleman collecting payment and giving out the parking receipt. It was $10 to park for the evening which wasn't too bad at all. I was informed to park only on Levels 2 or 3. I found a really nice parking space on Level 2. There were some parking spots that were super tiny. I shyed away from the tiny ones. I wanted good space for my spot. I rather walk a little bit further for a better spot than be squished LOL. Luckily, the spot I found was near the elevator. I would like to return here one day to check out the museum. Based on the reviews, it sounds like a fun place to visit. Thank you! read more

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It is hit or miss according to what exhibit is in house. Movie and television wardrobes. If you're DTLA and can tolerate the mess of it, it can be a wonderful visit. The campus park is a respite and security is tight. read more

FIDM has a free museum (no tickets or reservations required)! The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and closed on Sundays and Mondays. There is underground parking for $5 cash (entrance on 9th street). Its current exhibition, Art of Costume Design in Film, is a small, but mighty exhibition featuring costumes from the top films of 2022. Now on view from March to May 2023, you can see the iconic costumes of hit movies like Hocus Pocus 2, Black Panther 2, and Avatar 2--it really was the year of sequels. Some other highlights include costumes from Everything Everywhere All at Once, Thor, Dr. Strange, Top Gun, and Glass Onion. It took me about 15 minutes to go through the exhibit, but you can go at your own pace! If you enter from Grand, the entrance to the museum is through the open entrance and you turn left. read more

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Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM)* if only we had met when we were both young perhaps my career path would have been more satisfying, more creative or at least different. Nevertheless, FIDM's Los Angeles Museum and Galleries' current installation of 2018-19 Emmy Award winners AKA, "Art of Television Costume Design" was an amazing experience, an opportunity to view the construction, the detail these designers, these geniuses create up close and personal sans TV camera all of which we, the consumer only get a snippet of often in but a fleeting shot. Now through October 26, 2019 http://www.fidmmuseum.org/exhibitions/current/ you too can see what I/we saw, ooh and aw, walk away with renewed appreciation for artistic process, for all art... Some of the costumes from shows my fashionista buddies and I viewed: * "A Series of Unfortunate Events" * "Crazy Ex Girlfriend" * "Game of Thrones" * "The Masked Singer" * "Sharp Objects" * "Veep" * "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" * "Blackish" * "Russian Dolls" You will feel welcomed here as we did, from the students woman-ing/manning the gift shop to THE MOST interactive, knowledgeable, charismatic security guards I/we have ever encountered in a museum setting. Admission is free to the public and parking is equally free on weekends. * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fashion_Institute_of_Design_%26_Merchandising read more

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Went to the FIDM Museum for the first time today. Saw the TV costume exhibit, which closes on October 26th 2019. Everything was very well displayed and easy to see. The entrance to the FIDM Museum is on the west side of the building facing Grand Hope Park. There is a Museum Shop in the FIDM Museum, as well as an FIDM store also facing Grand Hope Park, and a FIDM fashion store (went in, mostly ladies clothing) in the northeast corner of the FIDM building. The FIDM Museum is a very good value compared to most museums. (It's free.) read more

ASU FIDM Museum - The entrance to the FIDM Museum is on the west side of the building facing Grand Hope Park. - Museums Near Me - Los Angeles, California

No need to make the reservation No need to buy the ticket "free" The exhibition is wonderful Really small museum, you can finish it within 15 mins They r running a TV costumes exhibition Had my favorite "the marvelous" The strong Mrs Maisel figure accompanied me with my dark moments and hardest period. read more

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I had this place bookmarked for a long time but wasn't able to visit until a few weeks ago. And to tell you the truth, the visit wasn't even planned. I was around the area and decided to check out Grand Hope Park. Little did I know that the entrance to FIDM is actually through this same park. An added bonus? I dropped by during Star Wars Day and they had a special exhibition with all the characters onsite for photo ops. Entrance to the museum is free and I was lucky to see the exhibit for the 26th annual Art and Motion Picture Costume Design which ended on April 7, 2018. The museum is small but you will see more than enough interesting costumes used in recent blockbuster movies. This includes Wonder Woman, Star Wars, Thor, It, The Greatest Showman, Battle of the Sexes, Tonya, Blade Runner, Lady Bird, Beauty and the Beast, Pitch Perfect, and much more. There is also a gift shop on site where you can buy souvenir items of your favorite movie characters or favorite motion picture. read more

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Visited the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising's wonderful museum again the other week. The museum typically houses two exhibits, at least one of which tends to be Hollywood-related. I saw: 1. 26th Annual Motion Picture Costume Design: yet another stellar showcase of top films, this time from 2017, including many 2018 Academy Award-winning and nominee films. Costumes from Phantom Thread (Academy Award Winner for Best Costume Design), Beauty and the Beast, I Tonya, Wonder Woman, Dunkirk, Thor: Ragnarock, Blade Runner 2049c Beguiled, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Lady Bird, Tulip Fever, and many more. My favorite was Emma Watson's gorgeous yellow Belle gown from Beauty and the Beast! Ends Apr 7, 2018. 2. Acquiring Beauty: FIDM Museum Fashion Council: from a gorgeous modern feathered peacock runway gown to tiny women's gloves from the 1800s, the Fashion Council has curated a collection of its best pieces. Interesting and lovely! Ends Jul 7, 2018. Don't walk - run to the FIDM Museum! read more

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FIDM, the fashion college in Downtown Los Angeles, houses a free museum with an entrance in Grand Hope Park. I recently visited the museum because they had their annual showcase of movie costumes. I was absolutely ecstatic to see this year's collection which had costumes from 2017 films like Wonder Woman, The Greatest Showman, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Blade Runner 2049, Beauty and the Beast, Murder on the Orient Express, It, Dunkirk, Phantom Thread, and more. If you are a film buff, then it is breathtaking to come here and see this sartorial movie magic up close. The Wonder Woman costumes were absolutely amazing in real life -- like true armor, whereas some of the outfits for the other movies did not look as robust. Surprisingly, the Phantom Thread dresses looked a little fake in real life. I highly recommend checking out this exhibit (now through April 7, 2018) just to see the Wonder Woman outfits. We also checked out another exhibit and really enjoyed it as they had historical costumes from different countries. The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12pm-5pm. It's small and takes probably no more than 30 minutes to visit. You can just walk in; there is no ticketing, and you can bring your children. read more

The best part of the FIDM Museum is that it's free. As a movie lover, I was so excited to go to The 26th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition on its last day. I appreciate costume design because I love classic movies especially when they were designed by Edith Head. I enjoyed this exhibition very much that included costumes from the past year's Academy Award nominated films and blockbusters like Wonder Woman, The Last Jedi, and Beauty and the Beast. It was nice seeing the designs and details close up. The lighting was also great for picture taking. I look forward to going to this annually. There was also another exhibition called Acquiring Beauty: FIDM Museum Fashion Council, Est. 2011. It featured beautiful dresses and accessories from various time periods. There was a stunning Alexander McQueen dress that was the crowd favorite. This was a wonderful way to spend my Saturday morning. The FIDM staff was very nice from security to the museum shop. If you need to use the restroom and the museum one isn't open, then you have to be escorted to another floor. I will check out their upcoming exhibitions. FIDM's location is also nearby good food spots too. read more

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Coolest place ever, easy to find! Parking is just as you turn the corner off 9th on to Grand, $10. Amazing selection of costumes and the staff there were very nice and helpful! Def worth a visit :) read more

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I lived across from FIDM for a year and never went. Partially because they didn't open the FIDM Museum until the year after I moved. If you haven't been, GO! The exhibits are so much better up close and personal so you can see all the painstaking detail! I can't wait to return for their Academy Award-nominated costume display! AND they have a museum store that everyone in my life can just go here if you ever need gift ideas for me. They also have an amazing sample clothing and shoe store and jewelry store where you can get great pieces for way less than they are worth! #FIDM #lindaandstevenplochocki #exhibition #makesmewander read more

ASU FIDM Museum - This current exhibit has amazing pieces in exceptional shape!! You must go to appreciate every hand sewn glass bead & hand-woven hat. - Museums Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I visit each time they change out their display. It's amazing seeing costumes from film and television up close. The staff is always lovely too. read more

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I love this gallery. Their shows are thoughtful and they change several times a year. My favorites are their Oscar and Emmy costumes, which happen each once a year. But they also have an amazing collection of vintage clothing that they also display, usually around themes such as "travel clothes" or "men's wear." They even had an entire show focused around handheld fans! Right now the television costume show is running until October 7. And did I mention it's free? read more

ASU FIDM Museum - Westworld costumes are ornate and beautiful. - Museums Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This is a great little museum that is always a treat to visit. Admission is FREE and the exhibits are always fun and colorful. They change installations a few times a year, so check back periodically to see what might catch your eye. I've been here a few times, but the latest installation, The 13th Art of Television Costume Design, was a great experience! There were costumes from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Russian Doll, Black-ish, The Masked Singer, Outlander, the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, a Series of Unfortunate Events and gowns from Game of Thrones, as well! It was a great opportunity to see the fabric, construction and details of these fantastic costumes so closely. All of the costumes were well lit to present them at their best, and the explanatory signs were quite informative. Some of the costume designers are FIDM alumna. TV monitors showed short clips to help us see the costumes in motion! Randomly, I also enjoyed seeing how big, small, or tall the costumes are. It's interesting to see that you might be the same height as a favorite actress. Parking: According to the website, there is garage parking at the FIDM school for $5, and I've heard that it's free on Saturdays. I usually park at the meters along Grand avenue. Just make sure to pay attention to the signs, because they tow cars away from 4 to 6pm on weekdays. Tip: The entrance to the museum is on the back side of the school. I usually enter through Grand Hope park at the corner of Hope and 9th. Since the museum is only about 3 rooms big, you can probably see the entire thing in 30 minutes or so, longer if you read all the placards. Have fun! read more

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What's not to love? This lovely gallery of fashion design is free for the public to visit. Right now they are featuring designs from various Oscar-nominated films. I had not known this existed in DTLA, so jumped on the chance to go when the book club I recently joined was taking a trip there. So glad that I went. It was fun to share it with a group of like-minded film enthusiasts. There is a small, but elegant gift shop near the entrance to the museum. A serene park is adjacent to the FIDM property, which makes for a break from the concrete surroundings. I'd recommend a visit to see the fashions if you are in the area and enjoy movies. You can marvel at how tiny the actresses are to have worn the costumes. read more

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What a wonderful surprise to discover such a magnificent display of Costumes incl Games of Thrones! I couldn't stop oohing and ahhing the entire visit! Not only is it free to attend, but the welcome table at the main entrance full of fresh lemonade, popcorn, red vines, and chocolates was a marvelous touch! Def the highlight of my day! read more

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Ah, weddings! Love, hope, eternity. No matter how high the divorce rate, no matter how dismal past relationships may have been, people keep taking the leap into holy matrimony. Including my friends, who by the way, have been living on their own for years. Which means that when their wedding came around, I started to become concerned. No blenders! No toasters! No crock pots! I was stuck at the last minute trying to think of something special to express my goodwill and best wishes. Now, where does FIDM fit in? They offer the perfect solution for my dilemma. They have the most amazing gift store stocked with gorgeous items in excellent taste. Unique. Tasteful. Pricey but who cares when you are STUCK!!! Desperate and frantic, I made a special trip to FIDM for help. And guess what? They were CLOSED to set up a special event!! But guess what else? Judy, the super special buyer and manager, saw my look of desperation and LET ME IN ANYWAY! Not only did she let me in, she showed me some special items that weren't even on display and that fit the bill. Then, she and Anika wrapped everything up in wedding-appropriate attire. Problem solved. 10 Yelp stars for customer service! Thanks to Judy and Anika, I got the best customer service ever as well as an appropriate wedding gift. Will the bride and groom like it? Who knows. If they don't like it, they are free to re-gift (hopefully, to me! ), sell it on eBay or donate it to the charity of their choice. Either way, the FIDM gift store rocks and is the perfect place to pick up that last minute tasteful unique gorgeous item. Call first! Street parking. read more

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Currently on display are costumes designed by Colleen Atwood for the Alice in Wonderland movie. There are six exhibits displaying the colorful costumes and two exhibits displaying clothing inspired by the movie. Included are the Mad Hatter costume worn by Johnny Depp and the Queen of hearts costume worn by Helena Bonham Carter. The exhibits are small, but you can see the outfits up close. If you're into costumes, Alice in Wonderland, clothing design, or anything Johnny Depp related, the exhibit is worth a visit. It's a quick walkthrough but hey, it's free! The exhibition continues through September 30, 2010. read more

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So exciting to see all the great costumes from all the big Academy Award nominees. I've been several different years for this show, and they really do an exceptional job of displaying these one of a kind sartorial creations. Other shows have been worth the trip as well. And you can't beat the price: free! Parking was only $7. Worth it. read more

Excellent and noteworthy exhibitions in the Museum. A group of us just toured the Movie and Film Costume exhibition, for the first time since covid restrictions lifted. Wonderful BUT very disappointed that the Musuem Shop, all of its amazing and unique jewelry and other items for sale is gone... just disappeared. It was also a highlight of visiting the Museum exhibitions! :( read more

The current exhibition of Oscar nominated and other film costumes at the museum is well worth seeing. 'Barbie' fans will be happy to see many from that film, but the big star are the coronation costumes from 'Napoleon'. The tribal attire from 'Killers of the Flower Moon' are also really impressive. Check the website for time and parking information. It is also possible to ride the Metro and walk two blocks down Hope Street. Free to enter the museum and browse the exhibit at your own pace. Signage is very good at explaining each section and film. read more

We came to see the Emmys costume exhibit featuring pieces from Game of Thrones and Good Omens specifically. We were pleasantly surprised by the free parking (for today, normally a nominal $5) and free admission. Even if they charged a fee, it would be worth a visit. The exhibits were well laid out, good amount of lighting, explanatory placecards and included a TV monitor showing clips with the costumes in some of them. The staff were friendly and unobtrusive. A delightful way to spend part of your afternoon. read more

I look forward to FIDM's Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume exhibit every year! Not only is it free admission, it's also free parking in the underground lot and it's next to a small park. The first couple times I've gone, they were really strict with no photography of any kind, but I'm glad they got with the times, and now encourage pictures to share online. It's amazing to see the costumes up close and the level of detail. You also witness how tiny the actresses really are based on these costumes. This year (2017) is their 25th Anniversary so go while you can until April 22, 2017. Features the costumes from Lala Land, Hidden Figures, Dr. Strange, Rogue One, The Huntsman, Alice in Wonderland, Suicide Squad, Miss Peregrine's, Mad Max and a lot more I don't remember and even a display case of Kubo & the Two Strings. One of the best free things to do in DTLA and they periodically hold special days too. Recently they held Star Wars day since they had Rogue One costumes on display. 2 special cars were brought in, people in costume were available for photos and they held various activities for the kiddos like Lightsaber Training and more. Love this place! :) read more

This exhibit was so cool! I was here for a conference hosted by FIDM and was able to tour the museum after the conference event. Some of my favorite shows like Stranger Things, AHS, and Riverdale were being showcased and it was honestly surreal. The other costumes and clothing on display had such meticulous details. read more

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This is a small, free museum only open to the public at certain times. However, if you have a chance to go while in the area, it is worth seeing. Displays change from time to time. On display, at the time of our visit, were costumes from some of the most popular television shows through the years. There are displays of boldly adorned costumes from Sherlock Holmes as well as outfits worn in the presently popular Walking Dead show, for instance. There is also a small gift shop to browse or purchase different items. read more

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Someone's going to need a mop for the geekgasm I had at the opening of the television costume exhibit yesterday. The first thing I saw upon walking into the gallery was Daenerys' costume from the Qarth episodes of the second season of "Game of Thrones." I'm not a huge Dany fan, but they also had the duds for a wildling, Stannis and Renly Baratheon, Cersei, and best of all -- TYRION! I know it sounds pathetic, but it's so cool to be near something Peter Dinklage wore. Set-up directly across from them were costumes from "Boardwalk Empire," my other favorite HBO show on the air. They had one costume for Nucky, two for Margaret, and one each for Chalky and Gillian Darmody. The mannequins from both shows were set up like they were staring at each other in Westside Story-like intimidate-off between the Jets and Sharks. Oh yeah, I definitely fangirl'd. FIDM is also currently displaying costumes from "Downton Abbey," "Sons of Anarchy," "Once Upon a Time," "American Horror Story," "Hemingway & Gellhorn," "Pan Am," "Smash," "Pretty Little Liars," "Magic City," "Luck," "Revenge," "Great Expectations," "The New Girl," and something called "Fresh Beat Band." Free admission. No photography allowed. read more

It was a beautiful display of movie costumes. We enjoyed the exhibit but it was small. Small exhibit aside, I look forward to future exhibits. read more

"Where The Wild Thing Are" creature costumes alone are worth going to see the current Motion Picture Costume Design exhibit. They are amazingly real looking and huge! There are many costumes from films including, "Star Trek", "The Soloist", "Sherlock Holmes", "Nine", and last years Oscars winner "The Duchess"....nearly 100 costumes in all You can't take photos but photos won't give them justice...you have to see the details up close The free exhibition is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. February 9, 2010 - April 17, 2010 If you are going to Staples Center/LA Live and before 4 just walk over and check it out. It's just a couple blocks away. http://fidm.edu/resources/museum+galleries/current-exhibitions.html Located at 9th and Grand read more

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Went fore a tour with a school group. Lots of information but I kept feeling that I was being sold something. Lots of interesting things. Unique fabrics and textiles along with interesting designs. I'd love to go back and see more. read more

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Small Museum. August 2010 - TV Costumes and Alice in Wonderland. - Amazing and colorful costumes! It as interesting to see all the displays set up. It would have been awesome to be able to snap a few photos of the amazing costumes, however... No Cell Phones! No Photography! No Food or Drink! :( read more

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I first learned about the FIDM Museum back in 2012 from the FIDM San Diego campus. I was going to attend the Debut Runway show. During the trip to the runway show they stop at the LA campus to tour it, that's when I got to see the museum for the first time. My life has changed since then! lol This place is beyond awesome. They have amazing exhibits, one of my favorites being their annual Art Of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibit. This particular exhibit displays the costumes from the previous year's biggest movies. I have gone 3 years in a row now. They also have many of displays, my favorite being their back room with dresses from 1700's, 1800's, etc. It's truly a great experience to be able to see these things. Did I mention that this museum is FREE? Yes, you read that correctly. Since I live in San Diego, of course I visit this place when i'm around Los Angeles. I highly recommend stopping by and checking out this museum if you're ever in the area, especially if you already live in Los Angeles, since it would be close to you. 5 stars, thanks for all the greatness FIDM!! read more

ASU FIDM Museum - Angelina Jolie's Maleficent costume displayed for the 23rd Annual Art Of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibit. - Museums Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My earliest recollection of FIDM was from long ago when it was the Heald College of fashion. Fast forward all these years and you've got the maker movement, Project Runway, and etsy. Now everyone wants to design and create; it's a real profession. I can't speak for FIDM itself which may have eroded any credibility it amassed by being prominently featured on The Hills, but their Museum is great. First off, it's free. Second, it's really accessible and interesting. Two large areas feature displays of fashion through the ages. I most enjoyed those pieces with which I'm familiar (either a familiar designer, familiar design, or familiar person to whom they belonged). Fascinating were these things, and more: * Alexander McQueen peacock dress. * Betsey Johnson coat from 1971. * Vintage Gianni Versace leather pants that turn into boots (who wouldn't want to take a look at those)? * Original Mermaid-style dress * Actual outline of Mae West's foot and the shoes which were made to fit. Lots more fashion to absorb here as well as a really interesting, well stocked gift store and, outside, the beautiful, sculpture filled Grand Hope Park. Between the museum, the gift store, and the park you have a perfectly enjoyable way to kill 90 minutes or so. read more

I was so disappointed with this place! I love museums, the Yelp reviews made me think this place is great, full of wonderful costumes from movies on display! Wrong! It's a bit hard to find, I wouldn't call it a museum, that's stretching it. It's more like a gallery- one room, one hallway, and a gift shop! The security guy was nice, but he trailed behind us all the time while we were looking at the costumes in the main and only room! The current exhibit is nothing great - "the 19th century wedding gowns". I was very disappointed. Between checking this gallery out, the gift store, the Fashion's Institute's store and the park behind we spent about 30 minutes. So don't take the trip to downtown just to see only this place! Lots of road construction around, pretty noisy area of downtown! The park behind is cute, nice place to take a break, have a snack, read. I enjoyed that the most! read more

Can't beat a free museum! This spot is certainly small (took us about 30 min to see the whole thing) but it had some really cool stuff. There was a small exhibit on Napoleonic fashion (Majesty & Mystery), but the real showstopper was the 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibit. It features Oscar-winning costumes from tons of popular films like Crazy Rich Asians, Ocean's 8, On the Basis of Sex, Bohemian Rhapsody, A Simple Favor, A Wrinkle in Time, Aquaman, Mary Poppins Returns, Black Panther, and more. Totally worth the visit. Plus, the entrance is right across from the lovely Grand Hope Park, a great spot to relax in. The Museum also has a cute little gift shop that's fun to walk through. read more

I have visited this museum a couple of times, usually for the special exhibits they have for costumes from film. This last time they featured costumes from superhero movies, and even had the clown outfit Pennywise wore in "It." So the items on display were diverse to say the least! The standard exhibit is interesting too, and I even found a postcard set in the gift shop with photos of many of those items on the front. Fun little memento of my visits both past and present. :) Also, its free -- so the price is right! Don't forget to visit the shop next door -- I believe the funds benefit the school. Good way to say thanks to the museum for letting us enter the exhibits without paying admission. read more

Omg!! The security is a little intense - I felt like I had 8 eyes on me the whole time but I understand and there's no telling what kind of things people try in a free gallery. Great selection. Clean - I think it could be brighter in there, it's a bit dark over some displays. I was able to get detail photos with no problems. I also became intensely aware of how tactile I am because I wanted to touch everything... (maybe security could sense this about me ) HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A FREE EVENT! Come see some of the year's biggest movie costumes & clothing including Academy Oscar Winners. It's taking place @ The FIDM Museum & Galleries in Downtown LA until March 21st. FIDM stands for The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising FIDM for short. Some of the Films that are featured include Joker, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Star Wars Rise of Skywalker, Avengers End Game, Black Panther, Rocketman, The Irishman, Little Woman, Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Maleficent, Downtown Abbey, Aladdin & many others. You can see up close the costumes of Brad Pitt, Leonardo Di Caprio, JLO, Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Will Smith, Chris Evans, Angelina Jolie & many others. There is a Gift Store at the front entrance that has a lot of different & unique items - so be sure to check it out. They also have a little Cafe & Book Store here too. They even have their own park with green grass, an arbor of flowers, a waterfall, art objects, park benches & a play area for Kids. Be sure to go around the corner & check out their FIDM Scholarship Store. They have Samples & one of a Kind clothing pieces in there. 90% of the clothes are for women but they do have a small section for men too. Be sure to come down here by March 21 then the Academy Award Winners will be gone & they will have a brand new display. The Gallery is open Tuesday- Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM & it's FREE! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really rich to have The Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've Been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like A King On A Limited Budget! read more

This was a cute little museum. The outfits that they had on display were beautiful. I hope that in the future they bring in more animal friendly costumes. They should feature Vaute Couture or gowns that reuse other clothes and are more environmentally friendly. I love clothes, but I am also excited for what creative ways the fashion industry will innovate itself to be more eco-friendly. The gift shop was also fantastic. The employee was so very nice. He gave us a mini tour of the gift shop. Majority of the items are hand crafted and are from locals in the area. The jewelry was creative and delicate. He also informed us that FIDM has panels and hosts events open to the public that feature designers. I overall enjoyed my experience here. It is a great place to visit during your lunch hour or if you are just walking around. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to visit. read more

Took the niece & nephew to the nearby park to play; my "industry" in-law said to check this out, and so glad I did. Yes, the costume exhibits are amazing and fun (and not to be missed). But the jewel is actually the gift shop! Amazing staff and curators ensure some great finds - and we dropped some dough to be sure (scarves, of all things). It was fun and eye opening, and I'll go back to see what they have in store next time! read more