POSE WITH A HUMAN-SIZED MODEL OF BUZZ LIGHTYEAR AND LEARN HOW HE WAS MADE. | PHOTO © MICHAEL MALYSZKO

When the landmark animated film “Toy Story” debuted in 1995, it wasn’t merely another hit movie. The blockbuster film represented a landmark technological achievement, bringing cutting-edge computer science to bear on popular entertainment. Now, Pittsburghers will get a peek behind the digital curtain — not to mention some great selfies.

Starting in May, guests at the Carnegie Science Center can discover the science behind the movie magic at “The Science Behind Pixar,” a visiting exhibit scheduled to take up residence in the PPG Science Pavilion. The 12,000-square-foot exhibition, which replaces the current “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition,” is set to open on May 25.

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“The Science Behind Pixar” features exhibits explaining how the STEM disciplines — science, technology, engineering and math — are used to make cutting-edge animation. The Science Center promises more than 50 interactive displays at the exhibit, which will allow guests to replicate some of the processes used to create animated films.

VISITORS POSE WITH MIKE AND SULLEY AND WATCH HOW SULLEY’S RIG MOVES AS HE WALKS. | PHOTO © MICHAEL MALYSZKO

Of course, the exhibit is also made for Instagram: Life-sized replicas of characters including WALL-E, Buzz Lightyear and “Finding Nemo” favorite Dory will be on hand for photo opportunities.

“The Science Behind Pixar” was created by the animation studio in collaboration with the Museum of Science, Boston. The domestic exhibition (an identical exhibit tours internationally) is currently on display at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City; it will close May 5 and relocate to Pittsburgh.

Tickets to “The Science Behind Pixar” will be sold separately from museum admission, and will cost $15 for members and $18-22 for non-members.

“The Science Behind Pixar” will remain in Pittsburgh through January 5, 2025.