FEATURED EVENTS

Seed, sow, celebrate! Enjoy the outdoors while we celebrate the Earth. Join us for discussions on the changing climate, the history of New England’s environment, sustainability, and more. Enjoy a walk through the woods, participate in a hands-on workshop, take home some seeds for planting at home (while supplies last), see if our gardeners and farmers need help preparing for the growing season ahead, and more! The Scoop Shop will also be open (weather permitting).

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. 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.