Sony Pictures Studios

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Sony Pictures Studios Motor Gate entrance in Culver City, Los Angeles

Sony Pictures Studios Motor Gate
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Television and film studio complex houses the division's film studios with lot open to the public for daily studio tours

General Information

Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:30am, 10:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm tour times
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Tours require advance reservations
Fees:
General admission: $55 per person
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed
Closest cities with hotels:
Culver City (0 mi), Los Angeles (8 mi)
Seasons:
Open year-round; best on weekdays with additional availability during peak seasons
Location:
10202 W Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
Website:
sonypicturesstudiostours.com

How to Get There

From Culver City (2 mi): Drive north on Overland Ave, turn left onto Washington Blvd, and continue to the Sony Pictures Studios entrance where visitor parking is available near the tour check-in area.

Overview

The Sony Pictures Studios is a television and film studio complex located in Culver City, California. Founded in 1912, the facility is currently owned by Sony Pictures and houses the division's film studios, such as Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, and Screen Gems. The complex was the original studios of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from 1924 to 1986 and Lorimar-Telepictures from 1986 to 1989.

In addition to films shot at the facility, several television shows have been broadcast live or taped there. The lot, which is open to the public for daily studio tours, currently houses a total of sixteen separate sound stages.

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