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The National Animation Museum will showcase the world of animation from traditional hand-drawn to innovative digital techniques. It will celebrate film, television, and video games as well as Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Artificial Intelligence.

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Our Vision

The National Animation Museum will be the world’s leading virtual and physical animation museum and one of California’s premier tourist destinations.

Our Mission

The National Animation Museum’s mission is to inform, inspire, and ignite passion in current and future generations about the art and science of animation in all its forms.

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Our Goals

The National Animation Museum will be a platform that showcases animation. It will:

  • Feature interactive elements that engage, educate, and entertain our guests of all ages while fulfilling the mission of the Museum.
  • Provide robust K-12 educational programs as well as in-person and virtual programs for all attendees and industry professionals. 
  • Connect with underserved communities and offer opportunities for them to engage in learning opportunities, igniting interest in pursuing careers with organizations and companies embracing diversity.
  • Elicit curiosity, learning, inspiration, reflection, connection, awareness, and appreciation among all our guests.