“Hello ‘dere’!” Join us as we celebrate inventor Ludwig Von Drake’s 65th anniversary. We will discuss how this wonderful character came to be and honor his profession by looking at other eccentric inventors and how they were animated. You will then animate your own inventor enthralled with their...
“Hello ‘dere’!” Join us as we celebrate inventor Ludwig Von Drake’s 65th anniversary. We will discuss how this wonderful character came to be and honor his profession by looking at other eccentric inventors and how they were animated. You will then animate your own inventor enthralled with their...
In this fun and hands-on session, learn how to capture the wide-open landscapes and breathtaking geography of the West. Join us for an evening of creativity, cocktails, and inspiration. Our Education team will guide you step-by-step through sketching and painting techniques designed to make tackling...
Join us for a relaxing, hands-on art experience where we will take a dive into the deep waters below. In this creative session, you will learn simple and approachable techniques to sketch and paint out a breathtaking underwater scene. Go with the flow as we paint, sip, and relax for this...
As part of our special Family Access Day programming, we will be screening Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Little Mermaid (1989) at 11am and 2pm in our theater. To make this film a comfortable experience for all, lights will be dimmed instead of off, volume will be slightly lowered, and closed...
In conjunction with Support for Families, The Walt Disney Family Museum invites children with disabilities and special healthcare needs to enjoy the museum’s galleries with their friends and families on Thursday, June 4, free of charge. For the first hour of the day, our galleries will be reserved...
Join us for a truly unique cinematic experience that blends storytelling, community, and Pride! In partnership with Frameline, the organization that hosts the world’s oldest LGBTQ+ film festival, we are hosting a special screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Little Mermaid (1989)...
Spark creativity and imagination in this youth imaginative environment Class at The Walt Disney Family Museum! Young artists will design their own characters, landscapes, and fantastical settings using surprising and unconventional materials that inspire inventive thinking. By the end, each...
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Update as of May 25, 2026: After more than 10 months on display inside the lobby of the Main Street Opera House at Disneyland Resort, the original furniture from Walt’s apartment above the Fire Station on Main Street, U.S.A., will return to The Walt Disney Family Museum, as part of the process of bringing back the items on loan. Soon, the exhibit at Disneyland will feature furniture inspired by the originals from Walt’s apartment. All other objects inside the Main Street Opera House at...
Update as of May 25, 2026: After more than 10 months on display inside the lobby of the Main Street Opera House at Disneyland Resort, the original furniture from Walt’s apartment above the Fire Station on Main Street, U.S.A., will return to The Walt Disney Family Museum, as part of the process of bringing back the items on loan. Soon, the exhibit at Disneyland will feature furniture inspired by the originals from Walt’s apartment. All other objects inside the Main Street Opera House at...
For celebrated artist Josh Agle, growing up with annual visits to Disneyland® Park helped shape his literal world view. “I’m a really visual person,” he explains, “so I think in images more than words, and Disneyland is a very visual place. It’s designed in a way that everywhere you look, there’s visual eye candy, and it’s put together in a way that is escapist and immersive. I think Disneyland in Anaheim, [California] does it better than any of the other Disney parks because they have limited...
Landscape architect Ruth Patricia Shellhorn—known for her work on Bullock’s department stores, Fashion Square shopping centers, and the original design of Disneyland—helped define the distinctive mid-century regional aesthetic of Southern California. Shellhorn’s masterfully curated vibrant plant...
Step inside the art vault at Walt Disney Imagineering to learn how Imagineers preserve the artwork that brings your favorite Disney experiences to life. From Disney Legend Mary Blair’s collages to fellow Disney Legend Dorothea Redmond’s watercolors, the collection team will share a behind-the-scenes...
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a storyboard artist, but you aren’t sure where to start? Look no further than this intimate workshop with special guest Christian Roman. A veteran storyboard artist, Roman has worked on countless projects, ranging from The Simpsons to Disney and Pixar’s...
Animation is a versatile medium that allows animators to explore storytelling beyond traditional drawing. Paper, clay, and even sand have proven to be other unique ways to animate a tale. This six-week course we will focus on understanding basic animation principles, with each class working with...
Join us for a relaxing, hands-on art experience where delicate cherry blossoms take center stage! In this creative session, you will learn simple techniques to sketch and capture the graceful beauty of Spring’s most iconic blooms. Our Education team will guide you step-by-step through sketching...
May your Fourth be with us! Join us in enjoying the “fruits” of the imagination of brilliant filmmaker and vintner George Lucas as we host a special screening of the film that started a beloved franchise, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977), paired with wine pours from Lucas’ own Skywalker...