Has your child wondered what it takes to make a cartoon? All of his questions are answered at the New York Hall of Science exhibit, “Animation,” running now through Sept. 2.
The 6,000-square-foot exhibit features characters from the Cartoon Network and allows children to explore the wonders of animation from concept to finished product, including story boarding, character design and drawing techniques, to movement, timing, filming, and sound. Larger-than-life graphics of popular ’toons provide a colorful backdrop to the exhibit, which also explores the history of animation. A screening room and cartoon museum are part of the fun.
The exhibit is open now through Sept. 2, Mondays through Fridays, 9:30 am to 5 pm, and Saturday and Sundays, from 10 am to 6 pm. Admission is $11 for adults; $8 for children, 2 to 17 years old, college students, and seniors.
The New York Hall of Science [47-01 111th St. at Avenue of Science in Corona; (718) 699-0005; www.nysci.org].
