animationland
Discover your story using storyboarding, sound effects, stop-motion, and more!
Discover your story using storyboarding, sound effects, stop-motion, and more!
From January 18 through May 11, 2025, join Tracey the pencil dog and her crew on a fantastically immersive journey, creating stories using science and imagination. Dive into the world of storytelling, channel your creativity, and develop your own animated masterpiece using animation basics.
recommended for learners ages 6 to 12 and their families
locally supported through the District of Columbia Executive Office of the Mayor – Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and Events DC.
exhibit experiences
turtleback island
Learn about storyboarding and draw characters using transparent light tables at Tracey’s Studio.
prickle desert
Play with a Mutoscope, an early motion picture device, and experiment with frame rates.
comfort peaks
Create stop-motion animations with a variety of props and backdrops.
blub-glub village
Collaborate in full-body stop-motion animation using a gridded floor plan and creative image capturing.
forgotten forest
Experiment with sound using props in a Foley artist studio.
strike a pose
Make memories and take pictures with the exhibit's quirky cast of characters.
visiting exhibit hall
The Visiting Exhibit Hall serves as a space to showcase some of the world’s most innovative and engaging traveling exhibits, designed especially for children, ensuring that the Museum is constantly reflecting the world around us.
january 18 - may 11, 2025
Animationland was created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
where is the exhibit located
all exhibits
The Visiting Exhibit Hall is located on Floor 1, one level down from the main entrance, next to Tinkerers Studio and Creative Corner.
upcoming exhibits
Wild Kratts: Ocean Adventure!—summer 2025
Dive into the world of Wild Kratts and explore the secret lives of extraordinary animals in this exhibit! Join the Wild Kratts team to solve problems, help marine animals, and foil the villains’ nefarious plans.
Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails!—fall 2025
Step onto the Island of Sodor and join the team of Thomas & Friends in this interactive exhibit.
