Experience Steven Spielberg's Jaws (1975) at the Academy Museum's largest exhibition. Original props, behind-the-scenes footage, and interactive displays celebrating 50 years of the blockbuster film.
You can now experience Steven Spielberg's legendary 1975 film like never before.
The Academy Museum presents its largest single-film exhibition ever created.
This marks the first exhibition of this scale dedicated exclusively to one movie.
What You'll Discover at Jaws: The Exhibition
Original Film Objects
- Authentic props from the movie set
- Costumes worn by Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw
- Behind-the-scenes photography and production materials
Interactive Experiences
- Scene-by-scene recreation of key moments
- Hands-on displays showing film techniques
- Audio recordings from cast and crew
Rare Archives Access
- Steven Spielberg's personal collection
- The Amblin Hearth Archive materials
- NBCUniversal Archives & Collections
Why Jaws Changed Cinema Forever
Spielberg's thriller became the first summer blockbuster in 1975.
The film transformed how studios release major movies.
Based on Peter Benchley's novel, the story follows three men hunting a great white shark terrorizing Amity Island.
Main Characters:
- Chief Brody (Roy Scheider)
- Marine biologist Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss)
- Shark hunter Quint (Robert Shaw)
Production Challenges That Created Movie Magic
The mechanical shark constantly malfunctioned during filming.
These problems forced Spielberg to suggest the shark's presence without showing it.
This technique created more suspense than originally planned.
The cast and crew's determination turned obstacles into creative solutions.
Exhibition Details
Curated By:
- Senior Exhibitions Curator Jenny He
- Assistant Curator Emily Rauber Rodriguez
- Curatorial Assistant Alexandra James Salichs
Special Access:
- Direct collaboration with Steven Spielberg
- Partnership with Universal Pictures
- Academy Award-winning film archives
Plan Your Visit
The exhibition celebrates Jaws' 50th anniversary milestone.
You'll explore the complete production history of this influential film.
See how one movie changed the entertainment industry forever.
The Academy Museum's Jaws: The Exhibition is the largest display ever created for Steven Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster film. Visitors can explore original props, behind-the-scenes materials, and interactive displays showing how production challenges led to creative filmmaking solutions. The exhibition features rare archives from Spielberg's personal collection and Universal Pictures, celebrating 50 years of cinema's first summer blockbuster that transformed the movie industry.
