The Walt Disney Family Museum continues its celebration of the 70th anniversary of Disneyland with the debut of Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, an original special exhibition curated by award-winning producer and Disney Legend Don Hahn with museum Director of Collections and...
Whether you have recently watched Walt Disney’s animated classic or have not seen it “in a dog’s age,” join us for a special celebration of the 70th anniversary of the release of Lady and the Tramp (1955). Author and Disney food and travel expert Marcy Carriker Smothers will be in conversation with...
Join us as we continue our celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Jim Henson Company with a deep dive into the life and legacy of Muppet performer Richard Hunt, who brought many iconic Henson favorites—including Scooter, Statler, Janice, Beaker, and Sweetums—to life. We will be joined virtually...
As part of our ongoing celebration of the Disneyland Resort 70th anniversary, we invite you to join us for an exciting look at its newest attraction, “Walt Disney – A Magical Life”. Walt Disney Imagineering executives Tom Fitzgerald and Jeff Shaver-Moskowitz will offer insights into the development...
Emperor Kuzco lived his grandiose life always following the same “groove” and never questioned what he might be missing (besides a Kuzcotopia water park) until a humble visitor to his palace and a misread potion bottle label changed his life forever. Oh yeah, it’s all coming together. Join us in...
Select Sundays this Autumn, The Walt Disney Family Museum presents special sensory-friendly film screenings of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977). To make this film a comfortable experience for all, lights will be dimmed instead of off, volume will be slightly lowered, and closed...
In this fun and hands-on session, learn how to make your drawings truly come to life and put your creativity in the spotlight! 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 creating a club badge pin of...
Supervising Animator and Graphic Novelist Bobby Podesta has worked at Pixar Animation Studios for nearly three decades. In addition to serving as Supervising Animator on Toy Story 3 (2010), Cars 3 (2017), and Soul (2020), he worked as a story artist on several films and directed episodes of the...
Dogs come in all unique shapes and sizes—it’s no wonder that these loveable creatures have been given the title of “Man’s Best Friend.” Grab your leashes and hang on tight as we take a brisk walk through the illustration of dogs in animation over the centuries. In this six-week virtual class, we...
Dogs come in all unique shapes and sizes—it’s no wonder that these loveable creatures have been given the title of “Man’s Best Friend.” Grab your leashes and hang on tight as we take a brisk walk through the illustration of dogs in animation over the centuries. In this six-week virtual class, we...
To celebrate the release of our new book, Walt Disney Treasures: Personal Art and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Family Museum, we are displaying rare and unique objects from the collection that are also featured in the book. Some of the artifacts showcased in the book and here have never been seen...
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...
The Art Playground is for families with children ages 3 to 6. In our Learning Center, we will be embracing the Winter season and teaching simple art techniques. Children can use their imagination and new skills to create their festively themed items. Our Education staff will be present to support...
Animation is a versatile medium that allows animators to explore storytelling beyond traditional drawing. Paper, clay, and even sand have proven to be other unique ways to animate a tale. This eight-week course will focus on understanding basic animation principles, with each class working with a...
Celebrate your love story at The Walt Disney Family Museum, one of San Francisco’s most unique and enchanting wedding venues. Located in the heart of the Presidio, The Walt Disney Family Museum offers an unforgettable setting for weddings, rehearsal dinners, engagement celebrations, bridal festivities, and more! The breathtaking backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge coupled with the natural beauty of the surroundings provides the perfect backdrop for your special day.
The Diane Disney Miller Exhibition Hall serves as the center of our wedding experiences, a spacious and elegant space perfect for both ceremonies and receptions. For couples seeking a more intimate ceremony and reception space, we also offer our Fantasia-inspired theater and Awards Lobby.
We invite you to see the magic in person as we host the beginning of your happily ever after!
For additional information and pricing, please fill out this form or contact our Events team at 415.345.6837 or events@wdfmuseum.org.
Women have been an influential part of animation history and The Walt Disney Studios’ story since the very beginning. From pioneers like M.J. Winkler and Mary Blair to contemporary visionaries like Jennifer Lee and Lorelay Bové, join us for an in-depth look at some of the amazing women from the past...
Join us for a spooky, swashbuckling time as author and former Imagineer Jason Surrell discusses his work on two beloved Disney attractions, Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion. In addition to his work for Walt Disney Imagineering, Surrell has developed dozens of attractions for Universal...
Join us in celebrating Disneyland’s 70th anniversary by welcoming Disney Legend Don Hahn, who, with co-author Christopher Merritt, wrote The Happiest Place on Earth (2025, published by Disney Editions), and who co-curated our latest special exhibition of the same name. Hahn will share tidbits of...
