Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum

The Billy Wilder Theater is a cinema and event space within the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. Its principal attraction for organisers is a purpose-built auditorium suited to film screenings, lectures, presentations and other programme-led events. The theatre has stadium-style seating, a large screen and technical facilities designed to accommodate a range of film formats, from older moving-image media to digital cinema. A stage measuring 16 by 30 feet offers space for speakers, introductions and live contributions alongside a screening. The rental information lists seating for up to 285 guests.

The Hammer Museum makes its spaces available for events by corporate organisations, nonprofit groups and government agencies. The theatre can therefore suit an organisation planning a private screening, a talk or a presentation in a distinctive cultural setting. Rental enquiries are handled by the museum's events team, and the museum recommends making contact several months ahead because dates and spaces are limited. Additional services, including audiovisual support, security and facilities staff, may be arranged according to the needs of the event.

Hire is subject to the museum's policies. The spaces are not offered to the general public, and the museum does not accept personal celebrations, public-facing events, fundraisers, auctions, political or religious functions, or events involving artwork display. Food and drink are not permitted inside the theatre. The venue is at the Hammer Museum on Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood, with parking beneath the building, accessible entry and public transport nearby. Organisers should contact the museum directly to check availability, technical arrangements and current rental terms.