Events
Weekly Matinees
The Jimmy Stewart Museum shows a different matinee featuring Jimmy Stewart at 1:00 pm in our vintage 50-seat theater. Check to see what’s playing this week.
NEWEST Exhibit
“The Making of Jimmy”
On display through November 15, 2026
The exhibit offers visitors a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the film “Jimmy,” which premieres in theaters nationwide on November 6, 2026. The exhibit offers opportunities to view original props and costumes used in production alongside curated displays of notable quotes, compelling production insights, and an extensive collection of photography from the set. Together, these elements bring the filmmaking process to life and illustrate how Stewart’s legacy continues to resonate—captivating lifelong fans while inspiring new audiences through cinematic storytelling.
Within the 50-seat vintage theater, watch exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and trailers running continuously—pausing only for the daily 1 PM matinee.
At the Holidays
At the holidays, the Museum does it right! There is a special It’s A Wonderful Life exhibit with movie posters, photos, memorabilia and behind the scenes movie facts. We also feature life-size movie cutouts for photo ops, It’s A Wonderful Life village and a miniature Granville house from the movie. Interspersed throughout the museum is also a Festival of Trees. Over 10 Christmas trees are on display that are decorated based on Jimmy Stewart’s life and films. Be sure to visit The Shop Around the Corner gift shop that has unique holiday items that make for great gifts! And of course, we show the movie It’s A Wonderful Life in our theater every day at 1 pm throughout the holiday season!
JIMMY STEWART VIDEO ESSAY CONTEST
The Jimmy Stewart Museum invited interested video essayists to submit audiovisual scholarship to its inaugural Video Essay Showcase. The submissions could be any theme or concept that relates to the life and/or the work of Hollywood actor Jimmy Stewart. A panel reviewed the submissions and picked four finalists in our contest. The finalists are listed below along with the links to their wonderful submissions
“What a Wonderful Life: A Jimmy Stewart Video Essay”
By Julissa Padilla
“James Stewart Is Believable”
By Aaron Taylor
“My Fear of the Everyman and Jimmy Stewart”
By Wickham Flannagan
“An Ode to Jimmy Stewart’s Legs”
By Maksim Selezniov & Artem Khlebnikov
Special Events
Throughout the year, the Museum hosts a variety of special events and featured displays celebrating the life and legacy of Jimmy Stewart. Each May, around Jimmy Stewart’s birthday on May 20, we commemorate his legacy with special events and activities. Visitors can also enjoy occasional celebrity appearances, guest speakers, film-related programs, and other unique Museum experiences throughout the year.