On June 1, 2026, Hollywood will celebrate the centenary of Marilyn Monroe, an absolute icon born in Los Angeles who became one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. More than sixty years after her passing, her aura continues to shine around the world, making Los Angeles the ultimate destination to honor her legacy.
Starting May 31, the Academy Museum will present an exceptional exhibition: “Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon.”
Fans of Hollywood history will also be able to:
- Stay at the legendary Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, where Marilyn Monroe lived for two years as her modeling career was beginning to take off.
- Visit the Hollywood Museum, a true temple of film history, home to an impressive collection dedicated to Marilyn Monroe, including costumes, personal items, photographs, and iconic memorabilia, among them the famous dress she wore during her honeymoon with Joe DiMaggio.
- Walk in her footsteps at the TCL Chinese Theatre, where the actress left her handprints and footprints in the cement of the Forecourt of the Stars, before heading to her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Dine at legendary institutions such as Musso & Frank Grill, frequented by Marilyn and the greatest figures of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
For more information, visit: https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/fr/accueil
Contact: Hopscotch Tourism, Los Angeles Representative of in France, Charles Julien, Email: cjulien@latourism.org
