Step inside the art vault at Walt Disney Imagineering to learn how Imagineers preserve the artwork that brings your favorite Disney experiences to life. From Disney Legend Mary Blair’s collages to fellow Disney Legend Dorothea Redmond’s watercolors, the collection team will share a behind-the-scenes...
Join us for a truly unique cinematic experience that blends storytelling, community, and Pride! In partnership with Frameline, the organization that hosts the world’s oldest LGBTQ+ film festival, we are hosting a special screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Little Mermaid (1989)...
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...
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...
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a storyboard artist, but you aren’t sure where to start? Look no further than this intimate workshop with special guest Christian Roman. A veteran storyboard artist, Roman has worked on countless projects, ranging from The Simpsons to Disney and Pixar’s...
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 six-week course we will focus on understanding basic animation principles, with each class working with...
Join us for a relaxing, hands-on art experience where delicate cherry blossoms take center stage! In this creative session, you will learn simple techniques to sketch and capture the graceful beauty of Spring’s most iconic blooms. Our Education team will guide you step-by-step through sketching...
In this digital animation Class at The Walt Disney Family Museum, students will be introduced to important digital software and learn the core principles of 2D animation. Throughout the two-week session, students will complete short exercises using techniques that everyday animators utilize to build...
Spark creativity and imagination in this youth imaginative environment Class at The Walt Disney Family Museum! Young artists will design their own characters, landscapes, and fantastical settings using surprising and unconventional materials that inspire inventive thinking. By the end, each...
Procreate offers a variety of powerful features that any artist can use! Join us in this two-week course to learn how to animate on an iPad using Procreate. The course will cover how to navigate the app’s tools, and students will learn fundamental animation principles to make their own animated...
Bring your imagination to life in this hands-on experimental animation Class at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Participants will explore unconventional, creative techniques to design and animate their own characters, materials, and visual ideas. Drawing inspiration from early innovative animation...
May your Fourth be with us! Join us in enjoying the “fruits” of the imagination of brilliant filmmaker and vintner George Lucas as we host a special screening of the film that started a beloved franchise, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977), paired with wine pours from Lucas’ own Skywalker...
In celebration of our current special exhibition, Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, we are thrilled to welcome former Imagineer Chris Crump for a special presentation of the magical artwork of his father, Disney Legend and Imagineer Rolly Crump.
The Artist Studio is geared toward adults 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...
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.
This April, don’t “rob” yourself of a great evening! For this month’s Perfect Pairing, we will be enjoying delicious beer and mocktails from San José's Fox Tale Fermentation Project as we celebrate the foxy hero of Walt Disney Animation Studios' classic, Robin Hood (1973). As a special treat, we...
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