Prepare yourself, traveler, as we go back to a time when magic existed. From fairytale classics such Walt Disney’s The Sword in the Stone (1963) to Disney and Pixar’s Onward (2020), enchanted tools such as wands and staffs have become a staple in fable lore. This Studio Series workshop will whisk...
The Museum Store offers an abundance of Disney-themed gifts, apparel, books, postcards, exclusive pins, and more. Be sure to stop by during your visit as our selection of items is constantly changing to correlate with the special exhibitions and programs that occur at the museum.
The museum is open Thu–Sun, 10am-5:30pm (last entry at 4:30pm). For other ways to shop—online or by phone—visit waltdisney.org/store.
In honor of the opening of our latest special exhibition, Directing at Disney, exhibition co-curator and animation historian Don Peri shared his thoughts about his friendship and collaboration with to museum co-founder and daughter of Walt Disney, Diane Disney Miller.
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
“Avast ye! A monstrous creature has turned the tides!” The ocean is a vast expanse, filled with both wonder and speculation of what lies beneath the deep waves. Prepare the radar and get ready to “Dive...
On view December 2024–January 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 second...
Intended for all ages and skill levels, Pop-Up Studios are two-hour in-person workshops focusing on various aspects of Walt’s legacy through hands-on art activities.
No need to find your gloves, shovels, or heavy winter coats to plant the iconic Winter flowers in this Pop-Up. Join us as we dig into...
When Santa Claus makes his annual trip around the world to bring gifts and holiday cheer to everyone on his “nice” list, he never forgets his friends at Disneyland! Join us for a special reading of the Disney Little Golden Book, Santa Stops at Disneyland, by Author and Illustrator Ethan Reed with...
It’s a story that has become almost legendary. But it’s much better, in fact, because it’s true. On many a Friday afternoon at the Walt Disney Studios during the mid-1960s, Walt Disney would call brothers Robert and Richard Sherman to his office. As the songwriters entered, the boss would say, “Play it.” They knew what he meant.
Studio Nights is a fun and hands-on evening workshop where adults can put their creativity in the spotlight and learn step-by-step how to make their drawings truly come to life.
For artists of all ages, join us in our Art Studio where an instructor will teach you step-by-step instructions on how to...
This holiday season, you might not see one of your toys or action figures become a “real boy,” but you can experience real joy in our theater! No lie. Join us for a journey to Geppetto’s workshop for a special month-long screening of Pinocchio (1940). (Runtime: 87 minutes)
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
“Avast ye! A monstrous creature has turned the tides!” The ocean is a vast expanse, filled with both wonder and speculation of what lies beneath the deep waves. Prepare the radar and get ready to “Dive...
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
“Bah Humbug!” Despite ghosts being heavily associated with the Halloween season, there is a wonderful history of ghouls bringing holiday delight during the wintertime as well! Cozy up as we celebrate...
We are welcoming back a very special guest this holiday season! Santa J Claus will be joining us to read “T’was the Night Before Christmas” and share his own favorite Disney memories and holiday traditions.
Studio Nights is a fun and hands-on evening workshop where adults can put their creativity in the spotlight and learn step-by-step how to make their drawings truly come to life.
For artists of all ages, join us in our Art Studio where an instructor will teach you step-by-step instructions on...
Studio Nights is a fun and hands-on evening workshop where adults can put their creativity in the spotlight and learn step-by-step how to make their drawings truly come to life.
For artists of all ages, join us in our Art Studio where an instructor will teach you step-by-step instructions on how to...
Nearly 60 years after his death, Walt Disney remains one of the most immediately recognizable people in the world. But Walt Disney the man was a somewhat elusive figure. Animation historian Charles Solomon draws on years of interviews with key Disney artists to discuss the genius who was both famous...
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of LUKi & the Lights (2023), a touching animated short about the experience of a robot who is diagnosed with ALS. This program will be accompanied by a special screening of the short film.
Creative Capers Entertainment co-founders Terry Shakespeare and David Molina created short stop-motion films to accompany their favorite snippets of Walt Disney interviews for their series The Wonderful World of Walt. Join Shakespeare, Molina, and Creative Capers President Sue Shakespeare as they...
Ask any dedicated Disney fan and they will tell you: Walt loved trains. “Trains were a part of his whole psyche, I think,” Disney Legend Tony Baxter shared in the Disney+ Original Series Behind the Attraction. “He had his own backyard railroad with a featured engine—the Lilly Belle—named after his wife. So when Disneyland opened, [there] was a lot about trains, because that was Walt’s hobby.” Another of Walt’s great loves was the history of America’s wild frontier—so what finer way to enhance...
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
Is that a bird? A plane? No, it’s a superhero! For generations, superheroes have captivated the hearts of audiences through their dynamic origin comics and action-packed films and television shows. Band...