It was inevitable, all things considered: The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has pushed back its opening date, again, citing rising COVID-19 infection rates, restrictions on public gatherings and ongoing museum closures. The museum planned to open on Dec. 14, 2020, a date announced at the Oscars this year. But over the summer, because of the coronavirus crisis, the museum pushed that date to April 30. “We’re totally ready for an April opening,” Kramer said. In January film historian, scholar and archivist Jacqueline Stewart will join the museum as chief artistic and programming officer, overseeing exhibitions, programming and education.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 18, 2020 18:03 UTC