Visit MoMI, the only museum in the United States dedicated to movies, television, and digital entertainment. Discover a museum sure to delight pop culture and movie fans — and people of all ages.

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Explore the United States’ only museum dedicated to the art, history, technique, and technology of the moving image in all its forms. Delight in a one-of-a-kind destination for audiences of all ages and interests, from connoisseurs of classic cinema to children and families to avid gamers. Enjoy flexible admission valid for 14 days from the date booked.

Museum of the Moving Image embraces a wide range of subjects, from 19th-century optical toys to the latest in digital art, and explores every phase of the production, promotion, and exhibition of moving images. It offers an engaging, highly interactive core exhibition, programs of contemporary and classic films from around the world, discussions with leading figures in film and television, a unique collection, inspiring educational programs for learners of all ages, stimulating changing exhibitions, and groundbreaking online projects.

ON VIEW

The Jim Henson Exhibition
Explore how Henson and his team of builders, performers, and writers brought to life The Muppet Show, the Muppet movies, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth

Behind the Screen
Immerse yourself in the creative and technical process of producing, promoting, and presenting films, television shows, and digital entertainment. This exhibition includes the Tut’s Fever Movie Palace installation.

The temporary exhibitions: Through Dec. 14, 2025, “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE—STORY AND SPECTACLE” spotlights the astonishing practical stunt work in the M:I movies and explores how they combined technical ingenuity, personal discipline, and artistic commitment, in the service of storytelling, character development, and performance. than 80 props and costumes, 30+ video clips, an exclusive interview with Tom Cruise, and behind-the-scenes production materials from each of the eight films in the series.

Learn more at www.movingimage.org.

Visit The Jim Henson Exhibition and see puppets like Kermit and Miss Piggy
Dub your voice into a famous film or TV scene
Experiment with sound effects and film music
See the exhibition Mission: Impossible—Story and Spectacle
Benefit from flexible admission valid for 14 days from the date booked

Includes:
General admission to Core Exhibitions
Complimentary coat check and baggage storage
Access to drop-in family programs, including Moving Image Studio (weekends only)
Free Wi-Fi
Special Exhibits
Parking

 

 

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