Beyond Encounters with Ben Burtt and WALL-E Meet & Greet
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 03/28/2026
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Get an inside look at the Inventing Worlds and Characters: Encounters gallery before it takes off from the museum. Soar through the galaxy with Academy Award–winner Ben Burtt as he discusses cinema sound design as an art form and his contributions to the iconic audio landscapes of franchises such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones.
Before or after the tour, meet fellow space traveler WALL-E for an exclusive meet and greet in the Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby.
Schedule
11:30am–1:30pm | WALL-E Meet and Greet | Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby
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Take photos with a favorite fan-built robot. General admission ticket not required.
2–3pm | Beyond Encounters with Ben Burtt | Level 3 | Inventing Worlds and Characters: Encounters
3:30–4:30pm | WALL-E Meet and Greet | Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby
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Take photos with a favorite fan-built robot. General admission ticket not required.
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