Studio Ghibli’s PONYO, a new exhibition by The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, will open in Los Angeles in February 2026.
The 11-month installation will “celebrate Studio Ghibli and the many elements of the traditional hand-drawn animation processes used throughout the film Ponyo (2008),” the official website reads. “The magical water worlds, the unique flowing aesthetic of hand-painted drawings, and the film’s themes of transformation, human connections, and joy will be on full display.”
What can visitors expect?
The exhibition will reportedly include “hands-on experiences designed for all ages,” an immersive oceanic environment that kids can enter, as well as an interactive animation table where visitors can “create their own animated sequences.”
Studio Ghibli has also donated over 100 exclusive materials to the exhibition, including original hand drawings by Hayao Miyazaki, art boards, posters, animation desks, and more, which will be displayed in North America for the very first time.
The exhibition was curated by Senior Exhibitions Curator Jessica Niebel and Assistant Curator Emily Rauber Rodriguez. This is the Academy Museum’s second Studio Ghibli exhibition, a follow-up to their inaugural 2021 exhibition Hayao Miyazaki.
When and where?
You can see the exhibition on Level 2 (L2) of the museum in the Wanda Gallery. General admission to the Academy Museum is $25 for adults, $19 for seniors, and $15 for students. Children under the age of 17 can get in for free, as well as California residents with an EBT card. Visitors who stop by after 4:30 pm can also get a discounted rate: adults for $18, seniors for $15, and students for $10. The Academy Museum is open Wednesday through Monday, 10 am through 6 pm.
📆 When: February 14, 2026 through January 10, 2027
📍 Where: The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, LACMA West, 6067 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036