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Musichead Gallery, Hollywood, Hollywood & West Hollywood

Madonna: The Rise of the Material Girl (1980–1985)

August 1–September 26, 2026; final day Saturday 11am–6pm · FREE

Early Madonna photographs get one final day in Hollywood.

Wikimedia Commons image; CC0 1.0 Universal; attribution: Benoît Prieur; Hollywood Boulevard location image; source page: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hollywood_Boulevard,_Hollywood_A_view_in_July_2023.JPG

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Seven photographers trace Madonna’s rise from downtown New York to the Like a Virgin era.

What to expect

A free gallery exhibition of early photographs, with reservations recommended.

Good to know

  • The event-specific page lists the final day from 11am to 6pm.
  • The exhibition closes Saturday, September 26.

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Common questions

Is admission free?

Yes; Musichead recommends a reservation.