National Animation Museum

Name: National Animation Museum
Address: Burbank, CA, US
Telephone: (844)6262028

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National Animation Museum

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

09/02/2026

The National Animation Museum recently visited the exhibition Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles!

Featuring original artwork and rare artifacts, the exhibition explores how comic books emerged as a revolutionary cultural art form in the United States during the 20th century, as well as their lasting influence on American society and other forms of storytelling including animation.

The exhibit is on view through February 28, 2027, so be sure to check it out!

08/26/2026

The National Animation Museum team had a great meeting with Assemblymember Nick Schultz and was honored to present his office with a zoetrope, a reminder of the lasting impact of animators and animation professionals throughout our region.

We’re grateful for Assemblymember Schultz’s ongoing collaboration and support as we work to build a museum in our district dedicated to celebrating the art and science of animation in all its forms.

It's wonderful to now be working from the same corner of Burbank, and we look forward to continuing to collaborate.

08/25/2026

The National Animation Museum was proud to join NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) as a Community Partner for their August Monthly Film Festival!

The InFocus theme, International Animation, brought together an inspiring lineup of animated works from around the world, celebrating the creativity of animators across the global filmmaking community.

Thank you, NFMLA, for including the National Animation Museum in this celebration of animation!

08/13/2026

The National Animation Museum is celebrating HUZ: Drawn to Life, a new documentary directed by Don Hahn!

The documentary is an intimate portrait of pioneering and acclaimed animator Ron Husband. Don Hahn and Ron Husband will both be at D23 on Sunday, August 16 for the panel HUZ: Drawn to Life, where guests can also hear from other incredible artists and animators including Floyd Norman, Bruce W. Smith, Marlon West, and Phil Morris.

If you can't make the panel, be sure to still check out HUZ: Drawn to Life, releasing on Disney+ this Friday!

08/12/2026

The National Animation Museum had an amazing time at the In Colour Community Art Festival in Inglewood this past weekend!

We were thrilled to be an Official Sponsor and loved seeing Coloured Art Studio bring the community together for a day filled with art, connection, and celebration.

It was wonderful to see families learn about animation and get creative with our flip-book activities. Thank you to everyone who made the day so special!

08/11/2026

The National Animation Museum is a Community Partner of NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) August Monthly Film Festival, which celebrates international, national, and local filmmakers!

The program highlights international animators through the InFocus theme, International Animation, with a line-up featuring a variety of animated works from around the globe.

Join on Saturday, August 15 in Los Angeles. For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/events/august-15th-2026-monthly-film-festival-infocus-international-animation/

08/05/2026

We are excited to announce that the National Animation Museum is an Official Sponsor of the In Colour Community Art Festival taking place this Saturday, August 8 in Inglewood!

Presented by arts education nonprofit Coloured Art Studio, the In Colour Community Art Festival is a family-centered celebration of creativity, culture, and community. The festival brings together artists, educators, families, and local organizations for a day of hands-on art experiences, artist-led workshops, live performances, local vendors, interactive installations, and community engagement.

The festival will take place this Saturday, August 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT at 901 Maple St., Inglewood, California.

Tickets are available at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/in-colour-community-art-festival

You can read more about the announcement here: https://apnews.com/press-release/ein-presswire-newsmatics/press-release-1775f99f7935402955e938aa886d74c3

07/29/2026

The National Animation Museum team recently visited Studio Ghibli’s PONYO exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures!

Celebrating the artistry behind the beloved 2008 film Ponyo, the exhibition showcases the beauty of traditional hand-drawn animation through more than 100 materials from a larger donation by Studio Ghibli to the Academy Museum collection. Highlights include a Studio Ghibli animation desk, art boards by art director Noboru Yoshida, and animation drawings by supervising animator Katsuya Kondo and director Hayao Miyazaki.

The exhibition is on view through March 2027, so be sure to visit the Academy Museum and experience it firsthand!

07/24/2026

The National Animation Museum celebrates the Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends exhibition at the Young V&A in London!

Celebrating 50 years of Aardman, the exhibition explores the artistry and craftsmanship behind the studio's celebrated stop-motion films. Original models, sets, sketches, and interactive displays offer visitors an opportunity to discover the creative process behind beloved characters including Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep.

Many of us at the National Animation Museum have found endless inspiration in Aardman's work over the years, and we hope you can see their craft firsthand.

The exhibition is on view through November 15!

07/17/2026

With Disneyland celebrating its 71st anniversary today, the National Animation Museum is looking back at and celebrating the remarkable career of Eyvind Earle, one of Disney's most influential artists.

A fine artist, illustrator, and author, Earle joined Disney in 1951 and helped shape the visual style of classics including Peter Pan and Lady and the Tramp. His defining achievement came with Sleeping Beauty, where he created its iconic, storybook-inspired look and background art.

Earle's extraordinary contributions to animation were recognized with a Disney Legend honor and with ASIFA-Hollywood's Winsor McCay Award for lifetime achievement.

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