The Walt Disney Family Museum Blog

Posted on Thu, 01/15/2015 - 11:00
Posted on Jan 15, 2015
This train has not yet left the station! Due to popular demand, our special exhibition All Aboard: A Celebration of Walt’s Trains has been extended to run through March 15, 2015.
Posted on Mon, 01/05/2015 - 12:00
Posted on Jan 5, 2015
In anticipation of all the wonderful programs, talks, workshops, and activities offered at The Walt Disney Family Museum this year, we'll be sharing a number of recaps and highlights of previous programs offered at our museum. Here, guest blogger Roger Colton shares a synopsis of our trains-related program from last November. A similar program will be offered this month, January 24!
Posted on Mon, 12/01/2014 - 12:57
Posted on Dec 1, 2014

With the holidays quickly approaching, shopping can get stressful. Fortunately, the museum’s online store is here to spread holiday cheer and is stocked full of the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Check out this holiday gift guide below for this season’s exclusives. Happy shopping!

Posted on Fri, 10/31/2014 - 14:00
Posted on Oct 31, 2014

When hinges creak in doorless chambers, and strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls... whenever candlelights flicker where the air is deathly still... that is the time when we share our favorite Haunted Mansion-themed blog pieces with ghoulish delight. Now, as they say... look alive!

Posted on Tue, 10/28/2014 - 15:00
Posted on Oct 28, 2014

In collaboration with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics in conjunction with the Bay Area Science Festival, scientists and Disney historians discuss and demonstrate Walt’s influence on the Space Age with the “Man in Space” series from the Disneyland TV show. 

Posted on Mon, 10/27/2014 - 11:00
Posted on Oct 27, 2014
Photographer Sara Jane Boyers caught up with artist and Disney Legend Tyrus Wong over the weekend in time for his 104th birthday. How is this monumental artist doing?
Posted on Tue, 10/21/2014 - 12:00
Posted on Oct 21, 2014
In recognition of The Walt Disney Family Museum's anniversary, we'd like to look back and share stories of what it was like to explore The Walt Disney Family Museum while it was being built. Through stories and personal photos, Walt Disney Family Foundation film archivist Scott Zone walks us through Gorgas and the museum's future home. 
Posted on Wed, 10/08/2014 - 15:00
Posted on Oct 8, 2014
After two and a half years of planning, preparing and packing, the 16,367-artifact collection of the Walt Disney Family Foundation, made its move into its permanent home on December 10, 2008. The road there had been paved with miles and miles of bubble wrap and large pallet boxes that could create a mansion like fort.