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The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

Dolby Theatre tours, Los Angeles: practical guide for first-time visitors

Dolby Theatre tours take visitors behind the scenes of the Hollywood venue that hosts the Academy Awards. This guide was updated in July 2026. Because the Dolby Theatre is a working performance venue, its tour schedule is only released about a month in advance, a…

Part of the sets on the Warner Bros Studio Tour in Hollywood.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, Los Angeles: practical guide for first-time visitors

The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood takes visitors behind the scenes of a working film and television studio in Burbank, California. This guide was updated in July 2026. The new Superman Experience: Defenders Unite is a 25-minute immersive adventure that many older guides won't mention.…

Visiting the Hollywood Museum, Los Angeles: Practical guide for first-timers

The Hollywood Museum is a film and television memorabilia museum in the historic Max Factor Building in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. It was last checked in July 2026, when the…

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles: practical guide for first-time visitors

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is the largest museum in the United States devoted to the art and science of moviemaking, on the corner of Wilshire and Fairfax in Los Angeles. This guide was updated in June 2026. You can book through Viator to…

The Rocky Steps in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Visiting the Rocky Steps, Philadelphia: Parking, best time to visit, and photo tips

Run the iconic Rocky Steps. Get 2026 visitor info, including hours, photo tips, and how to visit the Rocky Statue at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The first time I watched someone run up the Rocky Steps in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, they were wearing business attire…

The Museum of Western Film History in Lone Pine, California.

Museum of Western Film History, Lone Pine: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

Overview: History, what to expect, and unique features of the museum The Museum of Western Film History is located in Lone Pine, California, a small town recognised as the “Movie Capital of the World” due to its proximity to the dramatic Alabama Hills. The museum…

The Leopoldskron Palace lake in Salzburg, Austria.

Visiting Salzburg’s key Sound of Music filming locations

Follow in Maria’s footsteps. Discover the key Sound of Music filming locations in Salzburg, from Mirabell Gardens to the Nonnberg Abbey. 5 top Salzburg Sound of Music sites The Mozart Bridge on the Salzach River – where the Trapp children skip. The Leopoldskron Palace lake…

The Sixteen Going On Seventeen gazebo from the Sound of Music at Salzburg's Hellbrun Palace.

Why the Sound of Music gazebo is at Hellbrunn Palace

The gazebo at Hellbrunn Palace – famous as the setting for Sixteen Going On Seventeen in the Sound of Music – was originally at Leopoldskron Palace. The Sound of Music gazebo, summarised The gazebo at Salzburg’s Hellbrunn Palace featured in 1965 movie the Sound of…

Visiting the Karel Zeman Museum, Prague: planning guide and tips

The special effects-focused Karel Zeman Museum is one of Prague's quirkiest museums. Here's everything you need to know about visiting – including opening times, ticket prices and accessibility information. Karel Zeman Museum: History and overview The Karel Zeman Museum in Prague is a hands-on tribute…