London Film Museum facts for kids
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The London Film Museum was a special place in London that celebrated the amazing world of British movies. It was started by Jonathan Sands in February 2008. Before it was called the London Film Museum, it was known as The Movieum of London. It first opened in a building called County Hall, but then moved to a new spot in Covent Garden in April 2012.
Inside the museum, visitors could see real items used in movies. These included original props, costumes, and parts of film sets. There was also a section that showed how movies are made. This part explained the process and even had information about big film studios. Some of the cool items on display were costumes and props from British films. You could also see 'Little Nellie', a small helicopter from the James Bond movie You Only Live Twice. Other famous items included a real Superman meteor, the famous gong used by the Rank Organisation in their movie openings, and special armour created by Terry English. There was even a hallway where you could learn about filmmaking and talk to people who work in the industry.
Past Special Exhibitions
The museum also hosted two exciting special exhibitions:
- Ray Harryhausen - Myths & Legends: This exhibition took place in 2010. It showed off original creatures from the films of Ray Harryhausen. He was famous for his stop-motion animation. Some of the creatures on display included Pegasus, Medusa, and Talos.
- Charlie Chaplin - The Great Londoner: This exhibition focused on the early life of the famous comedian Charlie Chaplin in Lambeth, London. It featured some of Chaplin's most iconic items. These included his original bowler hat and cane, along with their storage boxes.
Bond in Motion and Harry Potter Exhibitions
Starting in March 2014, the museum became home to a huge exhibition. It was called Bond in Motion - The Largest Official Collection of James Bond Vehicles. This show featured many cars and other vehicles from the James Bond movies. It also displayed original props from the film series. The Bond in Motion exhibition closed in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In July 2021, a new exhibition took its place. This was the Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition. It allowed visitors to explore the magical world of Harry Potter through photographs.
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