Press Room

The Walt Disney Family Museum is proud to announce the addition of two new members to the museum’s Board of Directors and two new members of the Advisory Committee. 

Join us in celebrating the distinctive talents and enduring influence of Walt Disney Studios’ most celebrated artists, playfully dubbed the “Nine Old Men” by Walt Disney, featuring never-before-seen artwork from all animated features beginning with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), to The Fox and the Hound (1981).

Immerse yourself in some of the most unforgettable characters of our time, from the imposing Beast and fearless Tarzan, to the daring heroines Ariel, Pocahontas, and Rapunzel.     

Enjoy our annual holiday tradition: an immersive seasonal installation celebrating Walt’s family and love of trains, on view from November 9, 2017 to January 8, 2018.    

The exhibition will present a diverse collection of artwork as part of a rare outreach project centered around art-making activities for underserved seniors.

This original retrospective showcases the life and work of Eyvind Earle, best known as the lead stylist for Sleeping Beauty and for concept art that shaped such enduring favorites as Lady and the Tramp and Peter Pan.

Introducing an original exhibition of works from one of the most accomplished and versatile character animators working today, Andreas Deja.

Introducing a new holiday tradition; an immersive seasonal installation celebrating Walt’s family and love of trains, on view from November 17, 2016 to January 9, 2017.

The remastered edition of Walt: The Man Behind the Myth is now exclusively sold at The Walt Disney Family Museum store and on the webstore. The film is in high-definition and is available as standard and Blu-rayDVD.

The museum-wide family event on Sat, Oct 8 will celebrate Walt Disney’s contributions to the world of art and drawing, and encourage visitors of all ages to participate, observe, and enjoy drawing and storytelling.