Animation Academy

“Animation Academy: From Pencils to Pixels” is at The Durham Museum from May 31 through Aug. 31. The exhibit is a captivating and immersive traveling exhibition that invites visitors of all ages to leap into the fascinating realm of the cartoon genre. It’s included with museum admission.

This unique showcase provides a rare in-person glimpse into the magic behind some of the most treasured animated films and characters, and offers a comprehensive exploration of the art, science, technology and history of animation.

See the world’s largest 3D zoetrope, strike a pose with Po from “Kung Fu Panda,” or meet Gumby, the beloved, green, clay humanoid and his sidekick Pokey. Relive timeless moments from classic Disney films, groundbreaking Pixar creations and the latest blockbusters, and look for original hand-drawn cels of real stop-motion maquettes throughout the exhibition’s many stations.

Animation Academy provides a captivating, educational journey into the heart of animation. Venture through the dynamic stages of the animation process, from concept and character creation to storyboarding, rendering and final production. Explore original storyboards, scripts and narrative techniques used in your favorite classic cartoons before putting your own stop-motion movie skills to the test!