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Posted on Wed, 11/26/2025 - 11:41

In November 1918, a young Walt Disney stepped onto a ship named the Vauban, which was set to take him and his Red Cross Ambulance Corps unit from the United States all the way to France. For a 16-year-old boy who had never traveled farther east than Illinois or farther west than Colorado, this was a sizable adventure; Walt’s journey to France marked his first-ever encounter with the ocean.

It would not be his last. In the years to come, Walt spent time on freighters, steamships, cruise ships...

Talks
Sat, Jan 10 | 6pm

Xavier “X” Atencio started his career at Walt Disney Productions as an assistant animator and went on to be one of the first Imagineers, writing the scripts for Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion. Join us for a discussion of the new Disney Editions book, Xavier "X" Atencio: The Legacy...

The museum is open Thu–Sun, 10am–5:30pm (last entry at 4:30pm) and is closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.

For further information about our hours or admission prices, please contact Ticket Desk at 415.345.6800. Operating hours are subject to change, please check our calendar prior to planning your visit. 

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Located in the Presidio of San Francisco, The Walt Disney Family Museum is one of the Bay Area’s most inspirational event and meeting venues. The breathtaking backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, coupled with the natural beauty of the surroundings, embrace this unique venue in the charm of San Francisco. Meetings and events can be customized to include any or all of the spaces in The Walt Disney Family Museum to make your event a truly memorable and remarkable experience. 

For additional information and pricing, please fill out this form or contact our Events team at 415.345.6837 or events@wdfmuseum.org.

Click-through previews of available spaces are provided below.

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Workshops
Thu–Sun, Dec 18–21
Sat–Sun, Dec 27–28
10am–noon
Special Session: Fri, Dec 19
3–4pm | Ages 3–6

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...

Films
Thu–Sun, Nov 14, 2025–May 2026
Sensory-Friendly: 11am
Standard: 1pm & 3pm
No screenings Nov 15, 23, & 27; and Dec 6, 13, 19, & 25

During the run of the special exhibition, we will have regular screenings of a new featurette, Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025), produced by guest curator and Disney Legend Don Hahn. This exclusive documentary traces the creation and early years of Disneyland through Walt Disney’s...

Workshops
Sat, Dec 20 | 1–2:30pm

If it is adventure you seek, then look no further than this Studio Series! Join us as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Walt Disney Television Animation’s Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1985). We will dive in behind the scenes of how this beloved television show series was developed and the...

Workshops Virtual
Sat, Dec 6 | 10:30am–noon PT

Who doesn’t want to be a cat? Come and jazz out with us in this special workshop celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Aristocats (1970). While learning about the history of the animated feature, we will also see how these fluffy felines have been illustrated over the years in television series...

Talks
Fri, Dec 19 | 4pm

This December, we are continuing a beloved tradition by welcoming back a very special holiday guest! Santa J. Claus will be making a stop at our theater to read “T’was the Night Before Christmas” and share his own favorite Disney memories and holiday traditions.

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:

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Workshops Virtual
Sat, Dec 6 | 1–2:30pm PT

Who doesn’t want to be a cat? Come and jazz out with us in this special workshop celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Aristocats (1970). While learning about the history of the animated feature, we will also see how these fluffy felines have been illustrated over the years in television series...

Workshops
Sat, Nov 22 | 10:30am–noon

Calling all rescuers big and small! Take a journey with us to the vast Outback of Australia to celebrate the 35th anniversary of The Rescuers Down Under (1990). Our crew will provide a look into the film’s development, use of reference, and break down the key ingredients of translating real birds to...

Workshops
Sat, Nov 15 | 10:30am–noon

Walt Disney’s Fantasia (1940) was an ambitious project that combined classical music with colorful animations. For its monumental 85th anniversary, this workshop will go over the history of this feature film, its lasting impact, and how inanimate everyday objects have been given life and personality...

We are committed to making the museum more accessible to all of our visitors by providing resources that will enhance each person's visit.

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Talks
Thu, Nov 13 | 6:30pm

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...

Every Wed, Oct 29–Dec 17 | 4–6pm

This eight-week course focuses on one of these concepts each class by working traditionally with paper and pencil. Using a light table students create, trace and refine their drawings frame-by-frame. Whether you are just starting out or building up skills, traditional animation is your playground.

Every Wed, Oct 29–Dec 17 | 4–6pm

This eight-week course continues to refine artist and animator skills explored in After School Animation. Continuing students should arrive prepared to work with software and digital drawing tools while gaining additional animation techniques and tips. Students will be working to build portfolio...

Every Wed, Oct 29–Dec 17 | 4–6pm

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...

Every Sat, Nov 8–Dec 13
1–3pm PT

Dogs come in all unique shapes and sizes—it is no wonder that these lovable 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...

Sat, Dec 6 | 10:30am–noon PT

Who doesn’t want to be a cat? Come and jazz out with us in this special workshop celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Aristocats (1970). While learning about the history of the animated feature, we will also see how these fluffy felines have been illustrated over the years in television series...

Sat, Dec 6 | 1–2:30pm PT

Who doesn’t want to be a cat? Come and jazz out with us in this special workshop celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Aristocats (1970). While learning about the history of the animated feature, we will also see how these fluffy felines have been illustrated over the years in television series...

Sun, Dec 7 | 10:30am–12:30pm

There may be more than what meets the eye in this crafty workshop! In honor of the 20th anniversary of Walt Disney Pictures & Walden Media, LLC’s The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), we will look at concept art of the film and the original source material. Then...

Thu, Dec 11 | 5–7pm

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 capturing dynamic cat...

Sat, Dec 13 | 10:30am–noon

Who doesn’t want to be a cat? Come and jazz out with us in this special workshop celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Aristocats (1970). While learning about the history of the animated feature, we will also see how these fluffy felines have been illustrated over the years in television series...

Sat, Dec 13 | 1–2:30pm

Who doesn’t want to be a cat? Come and jazz out with us in this special workshop celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Aristocats (1970). While learning about the history of the animated feature, we will also see how these fluffy felines have been illustrated over the years in television series...

Thu–Sun, Dec 18–21
Sat–Sun, Dec 27–28
10am–noon
Special Session: Fri, Dec 19
3–4pm | Ages 3–6

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...

Thu–Sun, Dec 18–21
Sat–Sun, Dec 27–28
1–3pm

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...

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