Come hear a few stories with a simple craft to go with it. 12:00.

Opening reception May 13. Artists: Natalie Jeremijenko and xClinic, Mary Miss, Rirkrit Tiravanija, and George Trakas. Co-organized with The Noguchi Museum and curated by Amy Smith-Stewart.

Cartoons come to life at the New York Hall of Science during Animation, a 6,000-square-foot exhibition featuring characters from the Cartoon Network. The exhibition explores animation from concept to finished product — from storyboarding, character design, and drawing techniques to movement, timing, filming and sound. Larger-than-life graphics of popular Cartoon Network characters provide a colorful backdrop to the exhibition, which also explores the history of animation and features a screening room and a cartoon museum.

The installation Industry/Cinema is a split-screen work that juxtaposes images from industrial films and popular films made between 1896 and 1991. With specialized dual-channel headphones, visitors are able to toggle between the soundtracks, creating an ever-changing interplay between sound and image as they take an illuminating journey through film history.

Animation. a 6,000 square exhibit features characters from the Cartoon Network, including larger than life graphics, animation from concept to finished product, storyboarding, character design and drawing. 9:30 am–5 pm.

The beautiful early Italian Renaissance alterpiece by Bartolo di Fredi, (1330-1410), will be displayed in its entirety. (Closed 7/4/12.) 10 am–6 pm.

Children 2 to 4 years old explore the exhibits and collections, play, listen to stories, and crafts. 10:30 –11:30 am.

Based on the nursery rhyme, "Little Miss Muffet", this version tells the story of Molly Muffet, the descendent of the original Miss Muffet. Run time is approximately 50 minutes and is suitable for children 3-9. 10:30 am, noon and 2:30 pm.

Come hear a few stories with a simple craft to go with it. Noon.

Canine comedy with Johnny Peers and his canine crew. Noon and 3 pm.

Recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premier Chinese acrobatic touring company, the Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago. The reputation of the company is solidly rooted in a commitment to the highest production values and an attention to artistic detail that is unparalleled in the art form. World renowned impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. 1 pm, 7 pm.

Queens Community House hosts group for caregivers in Queens. Counseling, respite, financial and educational services for caregivers also available. 6 pm.

For children. 11.

Opening reception May 13. Artists: Natalie Jeremijenko and xClinic, Mary Miss, Rirkrit Tiravanija, and George Trakas. Co-organized with The Noguchi Museum and curated by Amy Smith-Stewart.

Cartoons come to life at the New York Hall of Science during Animation, a 6,000-square-foot exhibition featuring characters from the Cartoon Network. The exhibition explores animation from concept to finished product — from storyboarding, character design, and drawing techniques to movement, timing, filming and sound. Larger-than-life graphics of popular Cartoon Network characters provide a colorful backdrop to the exhibition, which also explores the history of animation and features a screening room and a cartoon museum.

The installation Industry/Cinema is a split-screen work that juxtaposes images from industrial films and popular films made between 1896 and 1991. With specialized dual-channel headphones, visitors are able to toggle between the soundtracks, creating an ever-changing interplay between sound and image as they take an illuminating journey through film history.

Animation. a 6,000 square exhibit features characters from the Cartoon Network, including larger than life graphics, animation from concept to finished product, storyboarding, character design and drawing. 9:30 am–5 pm.

The beautiful early Italian Renaissance alterpiece by Bartolo di Fredi, (1330-1410), will be displayed in its entirety. (Closed 7/4/12.) 10 am–6 pm.

Children 2 to 4 years old explore the exhibits and collections, play, listen to stories, and crafts. 10:30 –11:30 am.

Based on the nursery rhyme, "Little Miss Muffet", this version tells the story of Molly Muffet, the descendent of the original Miss Muffet. Run time is approximately 50 minutes and is suitable for children 3-9. 10:30 am and noon.

Canine comedy with Johnny Peers and his canine crew. Noon and 3 pm.

Recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premier Chinese acrobatic touring company, the Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago. The reputation of the company is solidly rooted in a commitment to the highest production values and an attention to artistic detail that is unparalleled in the art form. World renowned impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. 1 pm, 7 pm.

Shorts and a full length family appropriate movie. 6:15.

Come hear a few stories with a simple craft to go with it. 12:00.

Opening reception May 13. Artists: Natalie Jeremijenko and xClinic, Mary Miss, Rirkrit Tiravanija, and George Trakas. Co-organized with The Noguchi Museum and curated by Amy Smith-Stewart.

Cartoons come to life at the New York Hall of Science during Animation, a 6,000-square-foot exhibition featuring characters from the Cartoon Network. The exhibition explores animation from concept to finished product — from storyboarding, character design, and drawing techniques to movement, timing, filming and sound. Larger-than-life graphics of popular Cartoon Network characters provide a colorful backdrop to the exhibition, which also explores the history of animation and features a screening room and a cartoon museum.

The installation Industry/Cinema is a split-screen work that juxtaposes images from industrial films and popular films made between 1896 and 1991. With specialized dual-channel headphones, visitors are able to toggle between the soundtracks, creating an ever-changing interplay between sound and image as they take an illuminating journey through film history.

Animation. a 6,000 square exhibit features characters from the Cartoon Network, including larger than life graphics, animation from concept to finished product, storyboarding, character design and drawing. 9:30 am–5 pm.

The beautiful early Italian Renaissance alterpiece by Bartolo di Fredi, (1330-1410), will be displayed in its entirety. (Closed 7/4/12.) 10 am–6 pm.

Based on the nursery rhyme, "Little Miss Muffet", this version tells the story of Molly Muffet, the descendent of the original Miss Muffet. Run time is approximately 50 minutes and is suitable for children 3-9. 10:30 am and noon.