Exhibition: The Animation Academy - From Pencil to Pixels®

5/31/2025 - 8/31/2025
The Durham Museum
801 S. 10th St.
Omaha, NE

Step into your favorite Saturday-morning cartoons and explore the remarkable world of animation. Animation Academy is a captivating and immersive traveling exhibition that invites visitors of all ages to leap into the fascinating realm of the cartoon genre.

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.

  • Adults: $15.00
  • Seniors & Veterans: $12.00
  • Kids 3-12: $8.00
Sat May 31, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Mon June 2, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Tue June 3, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Wed June 4, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Thu June 5, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Fri June 6, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Sat June 7, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Mon June 9, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Tue June 10, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Wed June 11, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Thu June 12, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Fri June 13, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
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10:00am - 4:00pm
Mon June 16, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
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10:00am - 4:00pm
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12:00pm - 4:00pm
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