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FEATURED activitieS

River City History Tours
River City History Tours

Bus and Walking Tours • May-October

Visitor at Animation Academy
The Animation Academy: From Pencils to Pixels

Exhibit on Display May 31 - August 31, 2025

Kid at tracing table
Animation Academy Artist Workshops

Wednesdays & Saturdays • May 31-August 30

Museum guests on The Platform
Animation Academy: Crafts at The Platform

Wednesdays & Saturdays • May 31-August 30

Guests at Animation Academy exhibit
Animation Academy Guided Tours

Saturdays, May 31-August 30 • 1-2PM

Storytime at The Platform
Storytime on The Platform

Wednesdays, June 4-August 27 • 11:30AM

$5 after 5
$5 After 5 on Tuesday nights

Tuesdays, June-August • 5-8PM

American Revolution exhibition
The American Revolution Experience

June 28 - July 20, 2025

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Celebrate at The Platform: Independence Day

Saturday, July 5 • 10AM-Noon

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Escape the Station 21-&-Over Event

Friday, July 18 • 6-10PM

Michael Burton
Speaker Series: Fashion, Film and the Future of Animation, featuring Michael Burton

Thursday, July 24 • 5-7:30PM

Kyle Chattleton
Chattin' with Dr. Chattleton: The Union Station Experience

Sunday, July 27 • 1-2PM

Kyle Chattleton
Chattin' with Dr. Chattleton: A New Museum in Town!

Sunday, August 31 • 1-2PM

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Celebrate at The Platform: Labor Day

Saturday, August 30 • 10AM-Noon

Teachers' Night attendees
Teachers' Night 2025

Friday, October 3 • 4-7PM

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Museum Insider: A Day in the Life

Saturday, November 8 • 9:30-11AM

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