Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT WILL I FIND ON ACADEMY COLLECTION?

This Academy Collection site includes a portion of the Academy Collection that is searchable for the public. We are consistently adding more items to the searchable database.

HOW SHOULD I SEARCH ACADEMY COLLECTION?

Instructions for searching Academy Collection can be found here.

CAN I VIEW ITEMS IN PERSON?

Please consult the access policies and procedures outlined on Oscars.org for viewing items at the Academy Film Archive or the Academy Library. If you would like to view items in person, please submit your request via the Request access process.

CAN I ORDER REPRODUCTIONS OF IMAGES IN ACADEMY COLLECTION?

If you would like to purchase high-resolution digital scans, please submit your request via the Request access process.

HOW CAN I DONATE MATERIALS TO THE ACADEMY COLLECTION?

We welcome your interest in contributing to the Academy Collection. To begin the process, please email us at donatecollections@oscars.org or call us at +1 310.247.3626 and leave us a voicemail with a brief description of the materials you'd like to donate. If available, please also include photographs, inventories, details about provenance, and the current location of the items—this helps us better understand and evaluate the potential donation.