Who can forget when Carl Fredricksen releases an arrangement of balloons and floats away in his beloved home? Join us for this dreamy workshop as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of Disney and Pixar’s UP (2009) by exploring how animators have captured the illusion of objects floating in the air...
In celebration of our current special exhibition, Disney Cats & Dogs, we are featuring artists who bring our favorite feline and canine friends to life.
Walt’s love for loyal companions is present through many of his animated projects. He understood that each character needs its own unique look...
Who can forget when Carl Fredricksen releases an arrangement of balloons and floats away in his beloved home? Join us for this dreamy workshop as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of Disney and Pixar’s UP (2009) by exploring how animators have captured the illusion of objects floating in the air...
We are pleased to invite our members to an enchanted evening in our Disney Cats & Dogs special exhibition during its final weeks on view. Mix and mingle with other members, take in the exhibition after hours, experience art activities, and enjoy bubbles and bites during a screening of One Hundred...
In this workshop, Pixar Art Director Deanna Marsigliese will explore the fundamentals of conceptual character design through collage. Students will be empowered to embrace the creative process through bold combinations of shape, color, and texture using this tactile classic: the timeless art of cut...
As employees of The Walt Disney Family Museum, we strive to achieve and perpetuate the values that Walt held important in his work and his life. We believe that to achieve the level of quality associated with Walt Disney, each person, as an individual and as part of a cohesive team, contributes toward delivering a memorable experience to every visitor to The Walt Disney Family Museum.
Cats and dogs have not only graced televisions and theaters for years but have also been staple characters within children’s books. In this workshop, join author and illustrator Heidi Moreno as she explores the process of creating stories with accompanying visuals. Students will have the opportunity...
The Walt Disney Family Museum’s Advisory Committee is made up of extraordinary individuals, each with a substantial list of remarkable personal and professional achievements. Their combined insight, experience, and vision provide important strategic guidance for the museum in carrying out its mission and expanding its outreach and impact. Constituted in April 2015 to complement the museum’s Board of Directors, the Advisory Committee comprises the following distinguished members:
Swing by and join us for this fun Studio Series as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Tarzan® (1999)! Venture into the jungle to uncover what went into this memorable production and learn about the various references that were used to capture its iconic, dynamic, tree-swinging action...
An oft-repeated story from the 1950s involved Walt Disney and Disneyland executive Dick Nunis. One day at the park, the pair stood along the Rivers of America with a view of the water traffic. The large steamer Mark Twain paddled its way around the bend as smaller craft zig-zagged about including canoes, keel boats, and the rafts to Tom Sawyer Island. Nunis expected Walt to make a comment about how busy the river was, perhaps even a little too busy. Instead, the boss remarked how what they...
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of The Walt Disney Company, The Walt Disney Family Museum is showcasing objects from the museum’s collection which highlight important moments in Walt’s career. These objects, which include recent acquisitions and fragile materials that have never been publicly displayed, and will rotate periodically throughout the year.
Join us this March for a special month-long screening of Alice in Wonderland (1951). Wishing for a nonsense world of her own, Alice follows the waistcoated White Rabbit down his rabbit hole to a Wonderland filled with fantastical characters, including talking flowers, a mysterious Cheshire Cat, and...
Join us for a special presentation by Pixar Animation Studios employees Staphon Arnold and Hannah Chu as they share the stories of their unique career paths at Pixar Animation Studios, and provide insights into the inner workings of the Emeryville-based creative powerhouse.
Join us as Pixar Animation Studios’ Rosana Sullivan shares her process directing Kitbull (2019), a Disney and Pixar SparkShorts film about the unlikely friendship between a Pitbull and a kitten.
The Walt Disney Family Museum presents an inspirational journey through the life of Walter Elias Disney. Our mission is two-fold: To inform present and future generations about the man, and—through his story—to inspire them to heed their imagination and persevere in pursuing their goals.
The Walt Disney Family Foundation manages the collection and selects which objects will be on display at The Walt Disney Family Museum in the main galleries and special exhibitions. Objects are selected into the Walt Disney Family Foundation collection under the following criteria:
Join Illustrator Nneka Myers for a special reading of Because You Are, a book written to inspire children to recognize their self-worth, build their self-esteem, and use their dreams to make a difference in the world. Myers will also give a presentation on representation in the world of illustration...
In 1999, Disney’s Tarzan® made an indelible impact in the world of cinema. Over the years, the iconic treehouse has been reimagined and revisited in various ways. Join us in honor of the film’s 25th anniversary as we explore the film’s production and visual development and the history of treehouses...
For 35 years, no case has been too big or too small for Chip ’n’ Dale Rescue Rangers. This beloved television series soared onto screens in 1989 showcasing exciting adventures, thrilling mysteries, and unforgettable vehicles made of bottles, balloons, flashlights, and batteries. Join us as we...
Help is on the way! Every good adventure needs an exciting rescue. Whether that be someone trapped by the villain or a daring escape, heroes can be counted on to save the day. Join us as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of Disney Channel’s Chip ’n’ Dale Rescue Rangers (1989) by examining how these...
Help is on the way! Every good adventure needs an exciting rescue. Whether that be someone trapped by the villain or a daring escape, heroes can be counted on to save the day. Join us as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of Disney Channel’s Chip ’n’ Dale Rescue Rangers (1989) by examining how these...