Be an animator! Exhibit users get to make a simple movie by arranging objects on the table, moving them in small increments, and taking snap shots of the objects as they are moved. A computer with special software stores the snapshots and shows them at a very fast rate. When viewed this way, the snapshots give the viewer an illusion of smooth motion and the arranged objects appear to be animated. This exhibit demonstrates the phenomenon of persistence of vision which explains the ability of the human brain to retain a visual image for a fraction of a second.

Animation Station is available in the "I AM a Scientist" travelling exhibit package.