As the winter season starts to roll in this month, so do some of our favorite animated character birthdays! From deep breaths to excitedly blowing out candles, examine the techniques artists use to simulate lungs filling with air and escaping our lips. Join us for a happy day of animating as we use...
Reluctant heroes have always been a part of a good adventure. The farm boy who must slay the evil sorcerer; the princess who refuses to be betrothed; even the boy who pulls a magical object from its resting place to become king. In celebration of such tales, this Studio Series will look at heroes...
Reluctant heroes have always been a part of a good adventure. The farm boy who must slay the evil sorcerer; the princess who refuses to be betrothed; even the boy who pulls a magical object from its resting place to become king. In celebration of such tales, this Studio Series will look at heroes...
Tales of owls and magic have been told many times over the decades. They have been spoken, written, illustrated, and of course, animated! From the early days of hand-drawn techniques to stop-motion and even 3D animation, these whimsical birds come in all shapes and forms to display their mystical...
In conjunction with the opening of our new special exhibition, Disney Cats & Dogs, and the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, our studio programs are featuring some of our favorite animated feline and canine friends.
Disney’s The Fox and the Hound (1981) tells a tale of true friendship...
Sweater weather is almost here! Join us in this workshop and learn the art form of using Autumn-colored yarn for poke-needle embroidery. We will explore the history of this art form and how it has evolved over the years to produce a highly-textured design. Then using a pen-like tool, wool, weaver’s...
No screenings Sept 10, 16, and 30
Join us in celebrating our latest special exhibition, Disney Cats & Dogs, with a month-long screening of The Fox and the Hound (1981), a story about facing challenges and overcoming differences in the name of friendship.
Join us at The Walt Disney Family Museum as we once again celebrate The Big Draw, the world’s largest drawing festival! The Big Draw Festival 2023 is about letting loose, embracing happy accidents, and, most importantly, having fun.
No screenings Oct 15 or 29
Ring in the spooky season and our latest special exhibition Disney Cats & Dogs with a special month-long screening of Frankenweenie (2012), a story about a young boy who conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved, dearly departed dog back to life.
Join us in welcoming Gregg and Jeff Sherman, the sons of multiple Academy Award®- and Grammy Award®-winning composers Richard and Robert Sherman, known as the Sherman brothers. Gregg and Jeff will share stories about their fathers’ careers as part of a prolific sibling songwriting team; expand on...
“Everybody scream” for 30 years of the Pumpkin King! Join us in celebrating the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) with a panel of experts, including director Henry Selick, assistant production coordinator Kat Alioshin, and animator Anthony Scott—moderated by set...
Nothing screams Happy Halloween like pumpkins, witches, and monsters! However, who can forget about the traditional black cat, who themselves can get spooked by an evening of hauntings? Join us for this Studio Series as we explore frightful felines throughout animation and cinema history. Then using...
Nothing screams Happy Halloween like pumpkins, witches, and monsters! However, who can forget about the traditional black cat, who themselves can get spooked by an evening of hauntings? Join us for this Studio Series as we explore frightful felines throughout animation and cinema history. Then using...
From grumpy Lucifer in Cinderella (1950) to cuddly Mochi in Big Hero 6 (2014), generations of unique Disney cats have pounced from the big screen into our hearts. During this workshop, we will explore the evolution of cartoon cats and how animators use reference and technology to push the limits of...
From grumpy Lucifer in Cinderella (1950) to cuddly Mochi in Big Hero 6 (2014), generations of unique Disney cats have pounced from the big screen into our hearts. During this workshop, we will explore the evolution of cartoon cats and how animators use reference and technology to push the limits of...
Man’s best friend comes in all shapes, sizes, and personalities! From Mickey Mouse’s loyal pal Pluto to the wonderfully curious Dug (Disney and Pixar’s UP, 2009), dogs have played an integral part of Disney animation. Come along with us as we dig up the history of anthropomorphic designs from Walt’s...
Man’s best friend comes in all shapes, sizes, and personalities! From Mickey Mouse’s loyal pal Pluto to the wonderfully curious Dug (Disney and Pixar’s UP, 2009), dogs have played an integral part of Disney animation. Come along with us as we dig up the history of anthropomorphic designs from Walt’s...
In conjunction with the opening of our new special exhibition, Disney Cats & Dogs, and the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, our studio programs are featuring some of our favorite animated feline and canine friends.
Of all dog breeds, hounds are known best for sniffing things out...
In conjunction with the opening of our new special exhibition, Disney Cats and Dogs, and the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, our studio programs are featuring some of our favorite animated feline and canine friends.
Of all dog breeds, hounds are known best for sniffing things out...
In conjunction with the opening of our new special exhibition, Disney Cats & Dogs, and the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, our studio programs are featuring some of our favorite animated feline and canine friends.
Of all dog breeds, hounds are known best for sniffing things out...