George Lucas once said that "sound is 50% of the motion picture experience," yet the process of creating a film soundtrack is largely misunderstood — or virtually unknown — to even the most passionate film lovers. A group of experts in our field, led by Hollywood Historian and Sound Effects Archivist Steve Lee, want to change that with the creation of The Hollywood Sound Museum.

Through exhibits and educational programs, the Museum will show the art of creating sound for film, television, video, radio, gaming, and other media. We hope it will be a destination for all those interested in creating audio for entertainment - fans, students, and professionals alike.

Although the Museum is currently still in the planning stages, we have gathered a large collection of material, and have been hosting pop-up displays and other presentations — both virtual and in-person — as we make our way toward creating a permanent brick-and-mortar location.