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Architecture on screen · 2009

Star Trek filming locations

A Californian campus supplies a real location for Starfleet’s academy.

Directed by J. J. Abrams · 1 documented location

Science fiction

CSUN University Library

On screen: Starfleet Academy

The university identifies its library and campus quad as the academy setting in the 2009 film.

Architect / attribution
Leo A. Daly
Building chronology
1973; later additions
Place
Northridge, Los Angeles, United States

In the film

Movie frames and production stills are shown separately from photographs of the real building. Film and image credits remain with their respective owners.

Movie frame

Cadets walk outside the university library, filmed as the grounds of Starfleet Academy.
Cadets walk outside the university library, filmed as the grounds of Starfleet Academy.

Paramount Pictures · Scene image source

Movie frame

Cadets cross the campus grounds, with the fictional San Francisco setting added through visual effects.
Cadets cross the campus grounds, with the fictional San Francisco setting added through visual effects.

Paramount Pictures · Scene image source

Filming evidence

Filming does not imply public access. Many locations remain homes, workplaces or heritage sites; consult each venue before visiting.