Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone--from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at classes and workshops, research deeply into our collection and library, and mix and mingle with professional and aspiring cartoonists. This unique institution houses approximately 7,000 original pieces in our permanent collection and attracts more than 30,000 visitors annually.
The Cartoon Art Museum's mission is to ignite imaginations and foster the next generation of visual storytellers by celebrating the history of cartoon art, its role in society, and its universal appeal.
The Cartoon Art Museum is celebrating its 35th anniversary with new, exclusive merchandise, including an exhibition catalog featuring tributes to Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes by top cartoonists and animators!
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The Cartoon Art Museum's mission is to ignite imaginations and foster the next generation of visual storytellers by celebrating the history of cartoon art, its role in society, and its universal appeal.
The Cartoon Art Museum is celebrating its 35th anniversary with new, exclusive merchandise, including an exhibition catalog featuring tributes to Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes by top cartoonists and animators!
Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone--from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at classes and workshops, research deeply into our collection and library, and mix and mingle with professional and aspiring cartoonists. This unique institution houses approximately 7,000 original pieces in our permanent collection and attracts more than 30,000 visitors annually.
The Cartoon Art Museum's mission is to ignite imaginations and foster the next generation of visual storytellers by celebrating the history of cartoon art, its role in society, and its universal appeal.
The Cartoon Art Museum is celebrating its 35th anniversary with new, exclusive merchandise, including an exhibition catalog featuring tributes to Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes by top cartoonists and animators!
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The Cartoon Art Museum's mission is to ignite imaginations and foster the next generation of visual storytellers by celebrating the history of cartoon art, its role in society, and its universal appeal.
The Cartoon Art Museum is celebrating its 35th anniversary with new, exclusive merchandise, including an exhibition catalog featuring tributes to Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes by top cartoonists and animators!
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