Take part in one of our workshops, all of which focus on various aspects of Walt’s legacy, including animation, storytelling, and innovation.
Grab your magic wands and join us as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland park (1955)! In this workshop, we will take a sneak peek at the development and transformation of the park over the years and delve into the folklore of fairies. From the Fairy Godmother to Tinker Bell, these...
Grab your magic wands and join us as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland park (1955)! In this workshop, we will take a sneak peek at the development and transformation of the park over the years and delve into the folklore of fairies. From the Fairy Godmother to Tinker Bell, these...
“Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?” Meet us “just around the riverbend” as we honor the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Pocahontas (1995)! We will look behind the scenes of the film and observe how hair within the world of animation can become a lively character of its own. Then, with our...
“Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?” Meet us “just around the riverbend” as we honor the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Pocahontas (1995)! We will look behind the scenes of the film and observe how hair within the world of animation can become a lively character of its own. Then, with our...
“Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?” Meet us “just around the riverbend” as we honor the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Pocahontas (1995)! We will look behind the scenes of the film and observe how hair within the world of animation can become a lively character of its own. Then, with our...
“Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?” Meet us “just around the riverbend” as we honor the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Pocahontas (1995)! We will look behind the scenes of the film and observe how hair within the world of animation can become a lively character of its own. Then, with our...
Castles across the globe are significant not just for their rich history, but for their artistic design. In celebration of the 70th anniversary of Disneyland park (1955), this Pop-Up Studio will discuss the origins of the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle, the use of reference material, and important...
Join us in our Art Studio where you can enjoy evening cocktails and follow along as our Education staff teaches you step-by-step instructions on how to paint a whimsical castle.
Enchanted castles have become a staple In fantastical tales. Who wouldn’t want their own structure to command at their own whim? Take a leap with us in this Studio Series to commemorate magical castles throughout cinema history. From Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (1991) to Frozen (2013), we will...
Enchanted castles have become a staple In fantastical tales. Who wouldn’t want their own structure to command at their own whim? Take a leap with us in this Studio Series to commemorate magical castles throughout cinema history. From Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (1991) to Frozen (2013), we will...
“Oh, Pluto!” This sweet pup has been a loyal companion to Mickey Mouse since 1930. Don your party hats and join us as we celebrate Pluto’s 95th anniversary! This workshop will highlight Pluto’s origins and the ways animators have used art techniques to display specific personality traits within dogs...
“Oh, Pluto!” This sweet pup has been a loyal companion to Mickey Mouse since 1930. Don your party hats and join us as we celebrate Pluto’s 95th anniversary! This workshop will highlight Pluto’s origins and the ways animators have used art techniques to display specific personality traits within dogs...
“Oh, Pluto!” This sweet pup has been a loyal companion to Mickey Mouse since 1930. Don your party hats and join us as we celebrate Pluto’s 95th anniversary! This workshop will highlight Pluto’s origins and the ways animators have used art techniques to display specific personality traits within dogs...
“Oh, Pluto!” This sweet pup has been a loyal companion to Mickey Mouse since 1930. Don your party hats and join us as we celebrate Pluto’s 95th anniversary! This workshop will highlight Pluto’s origins and the ways animators have used art techniques to display specific personality traits within dogs...
Join us in our Art Studio where you can enjoy evening cocktails and follow along as our Education staff teaches you step-by-step instructions on drawing a fun and loyal pet companion.
Follow the butterflies’ migration this Fall and their presence within the world of animation! This special workshop will take a whimsical behind-the-scenes look of how tiny (yet mighty) creatures like butterflies have fluttered in different animated pieces from Walt Disney’s Bambi (1942) to Disney’s...
Follow the butterflies’ migration this Fall and their presence within the world of animation! This special workshop will take a whimsical behind-the-scenes look of how tiny (yet mighty) creatures like butterflies have fluttered in different animated pieces from Walt Disney’s Bambi (1942) to Disney’s...
Hooray! It’s Pluto’s 95th anniversary! Come celebrate with us as we explore the character design and development of one of our favorite furry friends, then get your paws dirty with some good old-fashioned clay. Using shape language and a few fundamental sculpting techniques, you will leave with the...
The Artist Studio is geared toward adult and children ages 7 and up. Exploring the world of animation, guests can step into our Learning Center to discover aspects of stop-motion and specific film techniques. Our Education staff will be present to support, encourage, and inspire students to grab...
Schedule is subject to change. For the most current schedule of events, please visit our calendar.
Accessibility
Guests of The Walt Disney Family Museum can request American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters on-demand for our Talks, Workshops, School Experiences, Tours, and Storytimes. If you would like to request an ASL interpreter, please fill out the form linked below. Please note: Interpreter availability is not guaranteed and requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance.
The museum is proud to partner with Bay Area Communication Access (BACA) for our ASL interpreter needs. For more information on their services, please visit BACA's website.
Additionally, in our Classes and Workshops, we also provide a wide and diverse range of visual and sensory accommodations, including (but not limited to) physical items to visual/written instructions.
For more information on our Accessibility offerings, please visit our Accessibility page by clicking the link below.