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 closing out a year of celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Jim Henson Company with an exclusive Talk with Author Craig Shemin as he discusses his two books about Sam and Friends—Jim Henson’s first television show—with Dave Goelz, the master puppeteer and voice actor behind Gonzo and...
Through a legacy gift, you can join other passionate supporters in ensuring access to the museum’s collections, special exhibitions, public programming, and educational initatives for visitors of all ages and backgrounds for generations to come. Your thoughtful gift will help continue to foster the next generations of creative talent and provide access to arts education for all.
On view mid-August–October 19, 2025 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 by the public. These objects will be on view for free in the museum’s Awards Lobby and will rotate periodically through the beginning of 2025. The next installation...
The Art Playground is for families with children ages 3–6. In our Learning Center, we will be embracing the fall season and teach simple art techniques. Children can use their imagination and new skills to create their own autumnal and Halloween items. Our Education staff will be present to support...
Three decades after its premiere, Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story (1995) endures as one of the most popular and influential animated films of all time. Join us as Pixar Animation Studios’ Senior Historian Christine Freeman contextualizes, from her unique perspective never before shared with the public...
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...
Follow the butterflies’ migration this Fall and their presence within the world of animation! This special workshop will take a whimsical behind-the-scenes look of how tiny (yet mighty) creatures like butterflies have fluttered in different animated pieces from Walt Disney’s Bambi (1942) to Disney’s...
Complementing our latest special exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, enjoy the inspirational story of Mary’s life and unique artistic style in a special screening of Mary Blair’s Pigments of Imagination (2025). The new featurette, produced and edited in-house at The Walt Disney Family Museum...
Complementing our latest special exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, enjoy the inspirational story of Mary’s life and unique artistic style in a special screening of Mary Blair’s Pigments of Imagination (2025). The new featurette, produced and edited in-house at The Walt Disney Family Museum...
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In celebration of our newest special exhibition, Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, we are pleased to host an exclusive Member Preview Night. Experience Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story before it opens to the public and toast to the special exhibition’s opening with bubbles...
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Follow the butterflies’ migration this Fall and their presence within the world of animation! This special workshop will take a whimsical behind-the-scenes look of how tiny (yet mighty) creatures like butterflies have fluttered in different animated pieces from Walt Disney’s Bambi (1942) to Disney’s...
The realm of mythical creatures has been a fascination to the human mind for centuries, and with the 85th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Fantasia (1940), it is a perfect time to figure out how to conjure such a creature! During this whimsical Pop-Up Studio, you will explore the history of this classic...
No wands or staffs necessary for this spellbinding workshop! The fantasy genre and iconography of wizards have enchanted audiences far and wide. In celebration of the 85th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Fantasia (1940), we will explore how wizards and witches have cast an array of spells over the...
No wands or staffs necessary for this spellbinding workshop! The fantasy genre and iconography of wizards have enchanted audiences far and wide. In celebration of the 85th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Fantasia (1940), we will explore how wizards and witches have cast an array of spells over the...