We are welcoming back a very special guest this holiday season! Santa J Claus will be joining us to read “T’was the Night Before Christmas” and share his own favorite Disney memories and holiday traditions.
Studio Nights is a fun and hands-on evening workshop where adults can put their creativity in the spotlight and learn step-by-step how to make their drawings truly come to life.
For artists of all ages, join us in our Art Studio where an instructor will teach you step-by-step instructions on...
Join author and self-proclaimed Disney fanatic Sunny Chanel for an in-depth discussion of her new book, Bring the Magic Home: An Exploration of Design Inspired by Disney Parks—published by Disney Editions. In this book, Chanel explores the immersive environments that contribute to making Disney...
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
“Avast ye! A monstrous creature has turned the tides!” The ocean is a vast expanse, filled with both wonder and speculation of what lies beneath the deep waves. Prepare the radar and get ready to...
Learn from animators, Imagineers, and other speakers about Walt Disney's life, career, and legacy.
Members have unlimited access to recordings of Happily Ever After Hours episodes through a special members-only portal.
Questions about our virtual talks? Visit our Virtual Programs FAQ here.
Studio Nights is a fun and hands-on evening workshop where adults can put their creativity in the spotlight and learn step-by-step how to make their drawings truly come to life.
For artists of all ages, join us in our Art Studio where an instructor will teach you step-by-step instructions on how...
When Santa Claus makes his annual trip around the world to bring gifts and holiday cheer to everyone on his “nice” list, he never forgets his friends at Disneyland! Join us for a special reading of the Disney Little Golden Book, Santa Stops at Disneyland, by Author and Illustrator Ethan Reed with...
Nearly 60 years after his death, Walt Disney remains one of the most immediately recognizable people in the world. But Walt Disney the man was a somewhat elusive figure. Animation historian Charles Solomon draws on years of interviews with key Disney artists to discuss the genius who was both famous...
Sundays this December, The Walt Disney Family Museum presents a special sensory-friendly film screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection (2015). To make this film a comfortable experience for all, lights will be dimmed instead of off, volume will be slightly lowered, and...
This holiday season, you might not see one of your toys or action figures become a “real boy,” but you can experience real joy in our theater! No lie. Join us for a journey to Geppetto’s workshop for a special month-long screening of Pinocchio (1940). (Runtime: 87 minutes)
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of LUKi & the Lights (2023), a touching animated short about the experience of a robot who is diagnosed with ALS. This program will be accompanied by a special screening of the short film.
Directing at Disney spotlights the legendary directors whose creative talent and innovations made Walt Disney’s animated films possible.
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The main museum is open Thu–Sun, 10am–5:30pm (last entry at 4:30pm).
The museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. On December 24 and 31, the main museum closes at 4pm with last entry at 3pm.
We are excited to welcome you to The Walt Disney Family Museum in the scenic Presidio of San Francisco. Experience Walt Disney’s uplifting life story showcased through our state-of-the-art galleries, which house hundreds of memorable artifacts, original artworks, and a spectacular miniature model of Disneyland.
For further information about our hours or admission prices, please contact Ticket Desk at 415.345.6800. Operating hours are subject to change, please check our calendar prior to planning your visit.
Creative Capers Entertainment co-founders Terry Shakespeare and David Molina created short stop-motion films to accompany their favorite snippets of Walt Disney interviews for their series The Wonderful World of Walt. Join Shakespeare, Molina, and Creative Capers President Sue Shakespeare as they...
Ask any dedicated Disney fan and they will tell you: Walt loved trains. “Trains were a part of his whole psyche, I think,” Disney Legend Tony Baxter shared in the Disney+ Original Series Behind the Attraction. “He had his own backyard railroad with a featured engine—the Lilly Belle—named after his wife. So when Disneyland opened, [there] was a lot about trains, because that was Walt’s hobby.”
Another of Walt’s great loves was the history of America’s wild frontier—so what finer way to enhance...
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
Is that a bird? A plane? No, it’s a superhero! For generations, superheroes have captivated the hearts of audiences through their dynamic origin comics and action-packed films and television shows...
Before flips books, stop-motion films, and computer animated movies, zoetropes were created as a form of animation technology from the early 1800s. A zoetrope is a device that produces the illusion of motion through a sequence of drawings. In this workshop, students will learn about the early forms of animation, illustrate their own drawings, and watch them come to life when seen through the zoetrope!