After the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968, Charles Schulz received a letter from a concerned teacher who wanted to do something to “help change the conditions in our society which led to the assassination,” and thought that adding a Black character to his popular Peanuts comic strip...
Join us for an in-depth conversation with former President of Walt Disney Imagineering Bob Weis as he discusses his new Disney Editions book, Dream Chasing: My Four Decades of Success and Failure with Walt Disney Imagineering, which offers an exclusive look at his career creating and supervising...
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
The ghosts and banshees are about to have their midnight jamboree, and they are brimming with fiendish glee! Whether it’s oral or written—fable or folklore—storytelling has played a significant part in...
In Haunted Mansion (2023), the latest film adaption of the beloved Disney Parks attraction, a young boy and his mom move to a spacious new house only to discover that it is already home to a group of spirits who are not interested in being good roommates. Join us this October for a fun, creepy caper...
On view in October–November 2024. 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 first object in...
Sundays this August, The Walt Disney Family Museum presents a special sensory-friendly film screening of Mary Poppins (1964). To make this film a comfortable experience for all, lights will be dimmed instead of off, volume will be slightly lowered, and closed captioning will be turned on. Guests are...
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...
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
The ghosts and banshees are about to have their midnight jamboree, and they are brimming with fiendish glee! Whether it’s oral or written—fable or folklore—storytelling has played a significant part in...
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
Hold on tight, it’s going be a wild ride! Join us as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) and let the “Motormania” begin! We will cruise through concept art...
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
How many wonders can one cavern truly hold? Mermaids of all shapes and sizes have swum across oceans of fairytales and folklore over the centuries. Grab your dinglehoppers and be a “Part of” our...
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
3…2…1… You are cleared for lift-off! In any tale that involves a hero and villain, a grand entrance and exit is pivotal—even a protagonist like Baymax who was programmed as a health care companion. It’s...
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
Hold onto your noggin, lest you want the Headless Horseman to get a hold of it! As we ride further into the spooky season, cross over the bridge that spans the brook to join us in our celebration of the...
Pre-order Walt Disney Treasures: Personal Art and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Family Museum and you and a guest will be invited to join us at the museum for a book launch party featuring a toast in celebration of the book’s release and the museum's 15th anniversary. At the event, you will also...
As Mickey Mouse gained popularity, Walt Disney knew the importance of merchandising and thus apparel, mouse ear hats, and—most of all—toys flooded into the hearts and homes of fans! Today, toys are just as important and, in fact, have come to life in various ways within the animated world. Notably...
Dear Walt,
In case you thought I had dropped dead somewhere between here and Los Angeles I just want to report that Diana’s [sic] picture finally arrived here. (air-express)
Having a chance to study it in a good light I have put in the back-ground in their true values etc. finished the little odds and ends, but didn’t want to send it off until I got a criticism from a couple of artists here. Also, I want the curator of Fine Arts from the Met[ropolitan Museum of Art] to pass on it which he will do the first of the week. So she will start on her way to you some time next week.
I am more than please with what has been said about the canvas, and you and Lilian [sic] won’t be surprised to hear that one and all consider Diana [sic] a raving beauty. I not only think she is beautiful but I think she is one of the darlings of the world.
So my love to the Disney family and I am looking forward so much to seeing all of you when you pass through New York.
[signed] Neysa
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.
Behind every dynamic hero, sidekick, and villain is an interesting backstory and a stylish costume to complement their attitude...
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.
It’s hard to keep a clear head when the Headless Horseman is interested in yours, but fret not, this Pop-Up has just the solution to...
Stop-motion animation dates back to the 19th century and has left a lasting impact on the world of cinema. Over the years, artists and animators have utilized stop-motion in various ways from experimental shorts to feature-length film. Join us in this eight-week class as we dive into the history of...
In this fun and hands-on session, learn how to make your drawings truly come to life and put your creativity in the spotlight! For artists of all ages, join us in our Art Studio where an instructor will teach you step-by-step instructions on how to create paper cut-out animation.
Studio Series workshops are 90-minute sessions that explore animation principles and techniques.
Join us and our “Friends on the Other Side” as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Princess and the Frog (2009)! As we “Dig a Little Deeper” into the production of the film, we will also examine...