Drop-In Workshop for Families: Exploring Filmmaking Equipment

Reuse fabric pieces from real Hollywood film sets to create brand-new looks.

Get an inside look at the Inventing Worlds and Characters: Encounters gallery before it takes off from the museum. Soar through the galaxy with Academy Award–winner Ben Burtt as he discusses cinema sound design as an art form and his contributions to the iconic audio landscapes of franchises such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones.

Before or after the tour, meet fellow space traveler WALL-E for an exclusive meet and greet in the Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby.

Schedule

11:30am–1:30pm | WALL-E Meet and Greet | Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby

• Take photos with a favorite fan-built robot. General admission ticket not required.

2–3pm | Beyond Encounters with Ben Burtt | Level 3 | Inventing Worlds and Characters: Encounters

3:30–4:30pm | WALL-E Meet and Greet | Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby

• Take photos with a favorite fan-built robot. General admission ticket not required.

In person: Actor Jessica Alba A free annual program that raises awareness about film industry jobs for high-school and college students, and others from under-resourced communities.