Frost Science Hosts 'The Science Behind Pixar' with Interactive Animator Pass
From Saturday, October 10, 2026, to Sunday, April 11, 2027, the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami will host The Science Behind Pixar. This exhibition boasts over 50 interactive, hands-on displays that illuminate Pixar's creative process, showcasing the fusion of art, technology, and computer science that transforms pixels into animated characters. Guests will navigate through eight phases of animation: modeling, rigging, surfaces, sets and cameras, animation, simulation, lighting, and rendering. Each phase utilizes examples from Pixar films to highlight the technical skills necessary for animation, allowing visitors to engage in related tasks. Admission includes the Animator Pass program, which encourages exploration of exhibitions through an animation perspective, featuring activities linked to characters like Wall-E, Buzz Lightyear, and others. The museum emphasizes that the experience caters to all, from fans of Cars to those who love A Bug's Life.
Key facts
- The Science Behind Pixar runs at Frost Science from October 10, 2026, to April 11, 2027.
- The exhibition includes more than 50 hands-on, interactive elements.
- Eight animation stages are covered: modeling, rigging, surfaces, sets and cameras, animation, simulation, lighting, and rendering.
- The Animator Pass program is included with admission and was developed by Frost Science in-house teams.
- Animator Pass activities link animation concepts to permanent exhibitions, including Power of Science, VizLab, and Feathers to the Stars.
- Wall-E and Eve illustrate surfacing, Buzz Lightyear illustrates lighting, and Up balloons illustrate simulation.
- Participants collect the Animator Pass at the front entrance.
- The exhibition is presented at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami.
Entities
Institutions
- Frost Science
- Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
- Pixar
Locations
- Miami
- United States