National Animation Museum

National Animation Museum A museum dedicated to the art and science of animation in all its forms.

06/04/2026

Some of the National Animation Museum team recently visited the Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic exhibit, now on tour at Napa Valley Museum Yountville!

Originally created by The Walt Disney Family Museum, this exhibition celebrates the life and legacy of Disney art and animation legend Mary Blair. Often considered one of Walt Disney’s favorite artists, Blair revolutionized animation and theme park design with her vibrant colors, iconic style, and unforgettable visual storytelling.

Before becoming one of Disney’s most influential artists, Mary Blair studied at the Chouinard Art Institute, a precursor to what is now our partner California Institute of the Arts.

If you find yourself in the San Francisco Bay Area, be sure to visit Napa Valley Museum Yountville through October 25 to experience Mary Blair’s original artwork firsthand!

(Logo animation by Ismael Cadena)

Thank you Representative Laura Friedman for your support! We’re honored to help celebrate animation’s legacy in our comm...
06/01/2026

Thank you Representative Laura Friedman for your support!

We’re honored to help celebrate animation’s legacy in our community while inspiring future generations of artists, innovators, and storytellers.

The National Animation Museum celebrates Up!Directed by Pete Docter, Up was released on May 29, 2009 to widespread accla...
05/30/2026

The National Animation Museum celebrates Up!

Directed by Pete Docter, Up was released on May 29, 2009 to widespread acclaim by critics and audiences.

Up became the first Pixar film to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. The film won two Oscars for Best Animated Feature as well as Best Original Score for composer Michael Giacchino. Praised for its heartfelt storytelling and characters, Up remains one of Pixar's most beloved films.

05/27/2026

Some of the the National Animation Museum team recently visited the Mundo Pixar Experience in London, an incredible immersive celebration of the worlds and characters created by Pixar.

Congratulations to all of our friends at Disney, Pixar, and their partners for bringing this immersive experience to life in London and around the world!

With Toy Story 5 on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to experience the magic for yourself now through November 1st.

05/21/2026

Some of the National Animation Museum team recently visited the exhibit Wes Anderson: The Archives at the Design Museum in London.

The exhibition explores acclaimed director Wes Anderson and his films from early experiments to recent productions, including his stop motion animated films Fantastic Mr. Fox and Isle of Dogs.

Visit the exhibit at the Design Museum through July 26!

The National Animation Museum celebrates Chris deFaria!Born on this day, Chris deFaria is a Hollywood-based producer who...
05/20/2026

The National Animation Museum celebrates Chris deFaria!

Born on this day, Chris deFaria is a Hollywood-based producer whose credits include How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, The LEGO Movie, and Happy Feet. Prior to establishing Keylight and before serving as the president of DreamWorks Animation, he founded Warner Animation Group and oversaw VFX strategies for films such as Harry Potter and The Matrix. He also produced the upcoming Coyote vs. Acme film and is currently an Advisor for the National Animation Museum.

Thank you, Chris, for all of your support!

The National Animation Museum celebrates Tom Sito!Born on this day, Tom Sito is an award-winning animator, animation his...
05/19/2026

The National Animation Museum celebrates Tom Sito!

Born on this day, Tom Sito is an award-winning animator, animation historian, author, and professor whose work has made a lasting impact on the animation industry.

Sito has worked on animated feature films for Walt Disney Animation Studios, DreamWorks Animation, and Warner Bros. He is President-Emeritus of The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839 and served as Vice President of ASIFA-Hollywood. For a lifetime of service to the animation community, Sito received the June Foray Award.

For the past year, the National Animation Museum has been collaborating with students and emerging animators to animate ...
05/15/2026

For the past year, the National Animation Museum has been collaborating with students and emerging animators to animate and bring our logo to life, originally designed by MinaLima.

We're excited to welcome our next featured animator, Fiji Simon! Based in Pasadena, California, Fiji specializes in CG animation and is a recent graduate of ArtCenter College of Design.

Take a look at a sneak peek of her animation!

05/05/2026

The National Animation Museum recently joined our collaborator Param Foundation based in India for a virtual educational program.

Our Creative Director Robin Stapley led a session with 40 students, introducing the fundamentals of stop motion animation, storytelling, and design. Through hands-on learning and creative exploration, students discovered how their own ideas could take shape as animated stories.

We’re proud to support learning opportunities that inspire creativity, curiosity, and the next generation of storytellers.

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