The Academy is set to give Marilyn Monroe the recognition she rightfully deserves. Despite never receiving an Oscar nomination during her lifetime, the ‘Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon’ exhibition will now be dedicated to the legendary actress, born Norma Jean Mortenson.

The exhibition, scheduled to open on May 21, 2026, and run through February 28, 2027, will present hundreds of original objects, including posters, portraits, photographs, production documents, letters, and rarely seen personal materials—many of which will be on display for the first time—the exhibition will give unique insight into her agency in becoming a Hollywood icon.

The exhibition will also feature an extensive display of Monroe’s screen-worn costumes, ranging from a dress featured in Love Happy (1949) to items

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