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...
Take your place in the Circle of Life as we present a special “mane event” screening of Disney Animation’s The Lion King (1994) paired with wine from Frank Family Vineyards! “Be Prepared” for our custom trivia and a scavenger hunt where there’s “more to find than can ever be found.”
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Prince Achmed (1926), the world’s oldest surviving animated feature film. More remarkable than the film’s age is the story of its creator Lotte Reiniger, who wrote, directed, and animated the film using intricate figures that she painstakingly cut from cardboard...
“Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered I have fought my way here to the castle beyond the Goblin City to take back the child you have stolen.”—Sarah
Join us in celebrating 40 years of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth (1986) alongside Henson legends Brian Henson and Dave Goelz. Currently Chairman of...
Constructed in 1897, Barracks 104—as it was previously called—was part of a row of massive, brick Army barracks on Montgomery Street that were built to house soldiers. Long before the museum moved in, the building had been stripped of all of its historic interior walls, ceilings, and finishes by the Army.
We acknowledge that the Presidio of San Francisco is the traditional territory of the Yelamu group of the Ramaytush Ohlone, the original inhabitants of what is now the San Francisco Peninsula. We recognize and honor their descendants and the Indigenous people who live here today.
The Walt Disney Family Museum is dedicated to teaching present and future generations about the life and legacy of Walt Disney, and is proud to offer several of our past original exhibitions to museums and institutions nationwide. These exhibitions vary in size and scope, and can be adapted based on the borrower’s space.
For more information about hosting one of these exhibitions at your museum or institution, please contact:
Use the code MEM20OFFD23 at checkout to receive $20 off an Individual-level membership. For a full description of member benefits, visit our Membership page.
Offer is valid between August 14–18, 2026. Valid for new memberships only. Cannot be combined with other offers. No cash or tax-deductible value.
“Be Our Guest” for a special screening of Disney Animation’s Beauty and the Beast (1991), paired with brews from San Francisco’s Fort Point Beer Company! Discover “Something There” with our custom trivia and scavenger hunt, then enjoy an exclusive Q&A with actor Fergie L. Philippe, who plays Beast...
Since opening over 10 years ago, we have sought to make the museum a place where our guests could find animation, innovation, and inspiration and immerse themselves in the remarkable life story of Walt Disney—the man who raised animation to an art, tirelessly pursued innovation, and created a distinctly American legacy, transforming the entertainment world. Donations help ensure future generations will continue to be inspired by Walt Disney’s life and legacy by supporting the museum’s unique galleries, special exhibitions, public programs, and educational efforts.
The Walt Disney Family Museum is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, and donations are fully tax deductible. The museum’s EIN is 46-4118590. For more information about making a contribution, please call 415.345.6843.
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...
With Bay Area families now actively planning their Summer activities, many are looking for experiences that are not only fun, but also educational, accessible, and engaging for all ages.
Grab your magnifying glass and coat as we commemorate the 40th anniversary of Disney’s The Great Mouse Detective (1986). We will investigate the production of this animated classic and see how anthropomorphic characters—such as the film’s titular mouse—have been illustrated in film, then we will...
Grab your magnifying glass and coat as we commemorate the 40th anniversary of Disney’s The Great Mouse Detective (1986). We will investigate the production of this animated classic and see how anthropomorphic characters—such as the film’s titular mouse—have been illustrated in film, then we will...
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.
The Walt Disney Company, now celebrating its 100th anniversary, began with a deal made with Margaret J. Winkler for the distribution of Walt’s first series, the Alice Comedies . Producer and distributor Margaret Winkler was not just responsible for giving the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio their start, but was a champion of the animation industry which turned inked drawings into internationally-beloved characters.
Hear us out, there’s a big commotion coming to our theater! Join award-winning Skywalker Sound Foley Artist Shelley Roden as she shares her experience creating everyday sound effects—known as “foley”—for more than 200 films, television shows, and games; and leads an interactive audience...
“Kachow!” In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Disney and Pixar Animation Studio’s Cars (2006), make our theater a pit stop on your summer road trip as Pixar’s Jay Ward shares his experiences contributing to the creation of the beloved feature, managing the character team, and serving as an...