Sony Pictures Studios

"A behind-the-scenes look at the movie industry, with interactive exhibits & educational resources."

Sony Pictures Studios is a working studio lot in Culver City offering guided tours with interactive exhibits and educational resources about the film industry. The studio lot includes historic buildings and working stages, with guided tours covering topics such as sound effects, music, and the history of the property, which served as Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios from 1924 to 1986. The property has been designated a Significant Cultural Resource by the City of Culver City since 1990, and its 1937 Water Tower is one of the few historic studio water towers to carry an official historical plaque. Located in Culver City, the studio is noted as a destination for visitors to the Los Angeles area.