FEATURED EVENTS

People have long decorated objects to look like what they’re not, creating beautiful textures like faux wood, marble, and tortoise shell. Historic Deerfield has plenty of examples of these faux finishes to find! Learn about the materials and techniques used to make these finishes, and try your hand at decorating objects with some faux flair of your own.

Step behind the scenes and explore the fascinating science and technology that bring Pixar’s beloved animated films and characters to life. The Science Behind Pixar is an interactive exhibition that highlights the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts used by Pixar’s talented artists and computer scientists to create their award-winning films. Featuring more than 50 interactive elements, the exhibition is divided into eight sections, each focusing on a different stage of the filmmaking process. Gain an insider’s perspective on Pixar’s production pipeline through fun, hands-on activities, engaging demonstrations, and firsthand accounts from the studio’s production teams. Don’t miss the chance to come face-to-face with life-size re-creations of your favorite Pixar characters, including Buzz Lightyear, Dory, Mike and Sulley, Edna Mode, and WALL•E. It’s an unforgettable journey into the creativity, science, and technology that make Pixar movies so magical.