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Beverly Arts Center - 10:30 AM
Chicago Childrens Museum - 10:00 AM
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Various Locations - various times Pick
Stahl Family Theatre - 10:30 AM
Beverly Arts Center - 10:30 AM
Chicago Childrens Museum - 10:00 AM
Various Locations - various times Pick
Various Locations - various times Pick
Chicago Children's Museum - 10:00 AM
Chicago Childrens Museum - 10:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 11:00 AM
Chicago Childrens Museum - 10:00 AM
Millennium Park McCormick Tribune Ice Rink - various times
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Build a Bear Workshops Chicago area locations - 10:00 AM
Wayfair Chicago - 11:00 AM
Millennium Park McCormick Tribune Ice Rink - various times
Brookfield Zoo - various times
Various Locations - various times Pick
Beverly Arts Center - 10:30 AM
Chicago Childrens Museum - 10:00 AM
Millennium Park McCormick Tribune Ice Rink - various times
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The Science Behind PIXAR at CT Science Center
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Step behind the scenes and explore the fascinating science and technology that bring Pixar’s beloved animated films and characters to life. The Science Behind Pixar is an interactive exhibition that highlights the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts used by Pixar’s talented artists and computer scientists to create their award-winning films.
Featuring more than 50 interactive elements, the exhibition is divided into eight sections, each focusing on a different stage of the filmmaking process. You can gain an insider’s perspective on Pixar’s production pipeline through fun, hands-on activities, engaging demonstrations, and firsthand accounts from the studio’s production teams.
Don’t miss the chance to come face-to-face with life-size re-creations of your favorite Pixar characters, including Buzz Lightyear, Dory, Mike and Sulley, Edna Mode, and WALL•E. It’s an unforgettable journey into the creativity, science, and technology that make Pixar movies so magical.
