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The Science Behind Pixar exhibition

Exploratorium · Embarcadero, Northern Waterfront

The Science Behind Pixar

Upcoming22 May 2027 – 6 September 2027·$39.95

More than 50 interactive elements across eight sections reveal the maths, science and technology Pixar uses to make its films, with re-creations of Buzz Lightyear, WALL•E and more.

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© Disney/Pixar; photo © Nicolaus Czarnecki (© Exploratorium, official exhibition image)