The Science Behind Pixar

The Science Behind Pixar

This exhibition highlights the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and computer science concepts used every day at Pixar in each
of our films.

 Screen-based activities and physical interactive exhibits invite visitors to experience different roles, such as lighting designer, animator, or modeler. Videos of Pixar employees give first-hand accounts of the technological innovations that have revolutionized the field of computer animation. The exhibition includes an introductory theater, eight cluster areas, and a pipeline experience.

CURRENT/UPCOMING SHOWS

Perot Museum of Nature
and Science
Dallas, TX
November 17, 2022 - September 4, 2023

COSMOCAIXA
BARCELONA, SPAIN
MAY 16, 2023 - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Past Shows

Experimentarium
Copenhagen, Denmark
October 13, 2022 - April 10, 2023

THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
BOSTON, MA
JULY 22, 2020 - SEPTEMBER 2o21

Cincinnati Musem Center
Cincinnati, OH
November 10, 2021 - September 5, 2022

Sopporo Art Museum
Sopporo, Japan
April 19, 2022 - June 28, 2022

Hiroshima Museum of Art
Hiroshima, Japan
February 11, 2022 - March 27, 2022

Hong Kong Science Museum
Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong
July 30, 2021 - January 12, 2022

The Museum of Science
Boston, MA
June 28, 2015 - January 10, 2016

The Franklin Institute
Philadelphia PA
March 12 - September 5, 2016

CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER
LOS ANGELES, CA
OCTOBER 15, 2016 – APRIL 16, 2017

SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA
ST. PAUL, MN
JUNE 9 – September 4, 2017

Telus World of Science
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
July 1, 2017 - January 7, 2018

The Henry Ford Museum
Dearborn, MI
October 14, 2017 - March 18, 2018

Telus World of Science
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
May 19, 2018 - January 6, 2019

Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago, IL
May 24, 2018 - January 6, 2019

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Portland, OR
February 23 - Sep 2, 2019

Tokyo City View
Roppongi Hills, Mori Tower, Observation Deck
Tokyo, Japan
April 13 - September 16, 2019 

THE NIIGATA PREFECTURAL MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
NIIGATA, JAPAN
OCTOBER 12 - NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Grand Front Osaka, North Building, Knowledge Capital, Event Lab
Osaka, Japan
December 21, 2019 – February 24, 2020

DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE
DENVER, COLORADO
OCTOBER 11, 2019 – APRIL 5, 2020

FUKUOKA CITY MUSEUM
FUKUOKA, JAPAN
JULY 1 - SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

The Science Behind Pixar was developed by the Museum of Science, Boston in collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios. © Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved. Used Under Authorization