Posted on Wed, 08/06/2014 - 10:30
Before Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln and it's a small world, here are what Walt's plans were for the 1964 New York World's Fair.
Posted on Thu, 08/07/2014 - 10:00
On a regular basis, we ask members of our team to answer five questions about their positions at The Walt Disney Family Museum, their fondest Disney memories, and other personal tidbits.
So today, we're asking JONATHAN LEAVY... what do YOU do?
Posted on Fri, 08/08/2014 - 15:00
It’s a small city, after all! In the spirit of MAGIC, COLOR, FLAIR: the world of Mary Blair, we asked YOU to snap photos using the hashtag #itsasmallSF to share photos of our small city with us (@WDFMuseum) on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Posted on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 12:00
This month, we'd like you to meet Shelley Gagnet!
Posted on Mon, 08/18/2014 - 12:00
Celebrating the 1964 New York Wold's Fair and the "Carousel of Progress," guests were invited to explore the futuristic homes of their dreams in our Open Studio, offered throughout July!
Posted on Thu, 08/21/2014 - 14:00
Learn what Walt thought about the numbers of adults who bought tickets for his films.
Posted on Thu, 09/04/2014 - 11:00
Although much of her well-known artwork stems from her time in Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area had a great influence on Mary Blair, serving as bookends for her life. Much of her early life and her last years were lived in cities around the Bay. Check out these five cities that had an impact on Blair’s flair.
Posted on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 14:00
The inspiration of and appreciation for Walt Disney knows no boundaries. The membership at The Walt Disney Family Museum certainly reflects this diversity. Each month, we introduce you to one of our members, so you can see the varied and frequently fascinating people, who have come together to learn and experience more about the life, work, philosophies, and ideals of Walt Disney. This month, we’d like you to meet two members in Walt's Circle: Linda and Dave Paulson!
Posted on Mon, 09/22/2014 - 10:30
During the last month of our Mary Blair exhibition, visitors created small, small figures in our not-so-small, small Open Studio! How did they do it?
The Presidio
Claimed by the United States government in 1846, the Presidio of San Francisco operated as an active Army base and the Pacific Coast’s strongest coastal defense until 1994. As a California Historical Landmark since 1933 and National Historic Landmark since 1962, the Presidio now serves as a national park.
Posted on Tue, 09/30/2014 - 12:22
On the date of our fifth anniversary, we would like to share a portion of the letter Ron Miller penned for the anniversary issue of our Members Magazine. For the full letter, become a member today!
Posted on Fri, 10/03/2014 - 09:30
One of our most valuable artifacts is Walt’s voice. The museum is designed so that Walt himself is the narrator, taking you through his life. In this spirit, Storyboard aims to present Walt’s own words, on a variety of topics, regularly. As we celebrate our fifth anniversary this month, we'd like to share the insights Walt had on his knowledge of art and feelings about art galleries, as relayed to journalist Pete Martin in an interview, ca. 1956.
Posted on Tue, 10/21/2014 - 12:00
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 Mon, 10/27/2014 - 11:00
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, 10/28/2014 - 15:00
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 Thu, 11/20/2014 - 15:30
In recognition of our newest exhibition All Aboard: A Celebration of Walt’s Trains, Disney's D23 looks back at some rarely seen photos and a very special moment in Disney train history.
Posted on Mon, 12/01/2014 - 12:57
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!
The Lost Notebook: Herman Schultheis and the Secrets of Walt Disney’s Movie Magic
The Lost Notebook: Herman Schultheis and the Secrets of Walt Disney’s Movie Magic is a great gift for those interested in a...
Posted on Mon, 01/05/2015 - 12:00
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 Tue, 01/13/2015 - 11:30
The Walt Disney Family Museum will receive the Special Achievement Award at the 42nd Annie Awards on January 31!
Posted on Thu, 01/15/2015 - 11:00
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.