Young sea monster Luca is discontented with his quiet life under the waves. He meets Alberto, a fellow sea monster who reveals that, when dry, they take on human form. The two envision a life of freedom, riding a Vespa to explore the world above the water—but it's a world of humans who fear the...
In Disney Worldbuilders (2026), a new feature-length documentary from Academy Award®- and Emmy®-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks streaming August 20 on Disney+, some of Disney’s most influential storytellers reflect on the memories, moments and creative breakthroughs that shaped their work, tracing...
Mid-century modern is a unique form of design that is often characterized by clean, simple lines, geometric shapes, and bold colors. This four-week class is dedicated to our upcoming special exhibition about Eyvind Earle, an artist well-known for his mid-century art style. The course is for those...
Mid-century modern is a unique form of design that is often characterized by clean, simple lines, geometric shapes, and bold colors. This four-week class is dedicated to our upcoming special exhibition about Eyvind Earle, an artist well-known for his mid-century art style. The course is for those...
The Museum is closed Monday through Wednesday.
Join us at The Walt Disney Family Museum as we celebrate The Big Draw, the world’s largest drawing festival, on Sunday, September 6! Through various themed activities hosted throughout the museum, we will explore the expressive power of creating through gestures and movements that shape how we see...
Be careful what you wish for! When 16-year-old Sarah wishes her baby brother away, she must travel to a mysterious fantasy world and face Jareth, the wily Goblin King, to rescue the baby before it’s too late. Come to our theater at 10:30am on Saturday, August 22 for a one-time screening of the...
Please note: The Walt Disney Family Museum will be closing at 3pm on Friday, August 28 for private events. Last entry to main galleries at 2:45pm on June 6 and 1:45 on August 28.
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...
The Walt Disney Family Museum welcomes groups for guided and self-guided visits. Groups of 10 or more receive discounted rates, and additional venue rental options are also available. Please note: All group tickets and private tour reservations must be submitted at least two weeks in advance. To book your group visit today, please contact our Group Sales team at groupsales@wdfmuseum.org.
For Field Trips and Youth Tours please visit and contact our Education team at education@wdfmuseum.org.
Thank you for taking an interest in The Walt Disney Family Museum’s Creative Classroom Partnership Program. Our goal is to provide Bay Area students an opportunity to engage with art and animation in creative and inspiring ways within their school. Through hands-on activities related to the life of Walt Disney, students will explore important elements of art and the animation process. This can include aspects such as story-driven narratives, character design, visual development, and animation principles.
Creative Classrooms is comprised of up to eight school visits and one field trip to the museum. This partnership is for grades K–12 and begins on September 21, 2026. The Walt Disney Family Museum provides the curriculum, materials, and art supplies, and fully covers the cost for the duration of the 2026–27 semester program.
To be considered for the Creative Classrooms Partnership, schools must submit the following:
*Applications are due by August 31, 2026, to education@wdfmuseum.org.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email us at education@wdfmuseum.org and we will be happy to work with you. We look forward to receiving your application for the 2026–27 Creative Classrooms Program!
Extended Learning is The Walt Disney Family Museum’s local after-school partnership program, giving San Francisco Bay Area students an opportunity to engage with art and animation in creative and inspiring ways during the 2026-27 school year within their school’s after-school programs. Through hands-on activities related to the life of Walt Disney, students will explore important elements of art and the animation process. This can include aspects such as story-driven narratives, character design, visual development, and animation principles taught by our museum’s Education team.
Extended Learning is a semester-long program comprised of weekly 1–2 hour visits that will be part of an after-school offering. This partnership is for grades 3–12 and begins on September 14, 2026. The Walt Disney Family Museum provides the curriculum, materials, and art supplies, and fully covers the cost for the duration of the 2026–27 semester program.
To be considered for the Extended Learning Program, schools must submit the following:
*Applications are due by August 31, 2026, to education@wdfmuseum.org.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email us at education@wdfmuseum.org and we would be happy to work with you. We look forward to receiving your application for the 2026–27 Extended Learning Program!
Please note: All group tickets and private tour reservations must be submitted at least two weeks in advance. To book your tour or workshop, please contact our Group Sales team at groupsales@wdfmuseum.org.
For field trips and youth tours, please visit our Field Trips page and contact our Education team at education@wdfmuseum.org.
For birthday party experiences, please visit our Birthday Parties page and contact birthdays@wdfmuseum.org.
We are excited to welcome you to The Walt Disney Family Museum for a magical day of virtual events.
Our team has customized an inspiring array of team building activities and workshops that groups can enjoy from the comfort of their own homes. These virtual programs are intended to promote creativity, encourage team bonding, and provide an opportunity to connect with colleagues.
Read more on our offerings and fill out our inquiry form below to find out more and book your experience.
Enjoy your lunch on a reserved section of the porch or Theater Gallery. All group and private access reservations must be submitted at least two weeks in advance. Contact our Group Sales team to reserve your space today at groupsales@wdfmuseum.org.
For full service catered events or inquiries, please visit Events & Venue Rentals or contact events@wdfmuseum.org.