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  • The museum is open Thursday–Sunday, 10am–5:30pm (last entry at 4:30pm) and is closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
  • The museum will be open every Monday from Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, to Labor Day, September 7, 2026. Our open-to-the-public schedule during this time will be Thursday through Monday, 10am to 5:30pm, with last entry at 4:30pm.
  • Operating hours are subject to change, please check our calendar prior to planning your visit. 
  • For further information about our hours or admission prices, please contact Ticket Desk at 415.345.6843.

     
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In-Person Studio Series | Animate a Ghostly Greeting (Youth Session)

Workshops
Sat, Mar 28 | 1–2:30pm

In conjunction with our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, venture beyond the gates and uncover the chilling legacy of the Haunted Mansion! This iconic dark ride opened at Disneyland on August 9, 1969, and has been thrilling guests with its eerie illusions and ghostly...

World Building & Concept Art (Grades 6–10 Session)

Classes
Every Sat, Jan 24–Mar 7 (no class on Feb 21) |
10am–noon

A well-developed setting can set your story apart and make it even more immersive for the audience. In this six-week intensive Class, learn about the process of crafting an original world from initial idea to concept art and beyond. Explore your world and figure out what makes it tick, find...

EPACENTER: Stop-Motion Character Design: Model Making

Classes
Every Thu, Jan 15–Feb 19 | 4–6pm

Join us for this six-week class as we delve into modelmaking just like animation studios of the past and present. After exploring fundamentals such as silhouette and shape language, students will design their own character and then transform their sketches into a clay 3D model. 

EPACENTER: World Building & Concept Art

Classes
Every Wed, Jan 14–Feb 18 | 4–6pm

A well-developed setting can set your story apart and make it even more immersive for the audience. In this six-week Class, learn about the process of crafting an original world from initial idea to concept art and beyond. Explore your world and figure out what makes it tick, find reference and...

After School Animation: Advanced Digital Animation (Winter 2026)

Classes
Every Wed, Jan 14–Mar 4 | 4–6pm

This eight-week course continues to refine artist and animator skills explored in After School Animation. Continuing students should arrive prepared to work with software and digital drawing tools while gaining additional animation techniques and tips. Students will be working to build portfolio...

After School Animation: Intermediate Hand-Drawn Animation (Winter 2026)

Classes
Every Wed, Jan 14–Mar 4 | 4–6pm

Successful animators have a comprehensive understanding of basic animation techniques and principles. This eight-week course focuses on one of these concepts each class by working traditionally with paper and pencil. Using a light table students create, trace, and refine their drawings frame by...

After School Animation: Beginner Mixed Media (Winter 2026)

Classes
Every Wed, Jan 14–Mar 4 | 4–6pm

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 eight-week course will focus on understanding basic animation principles, with each class working with a...

EPACENTER: Beginner Mixed-Media

Classes
Every Tue, Jan 13–Feb 17 | 4–6pm

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 will focus on understanding basic animation principles, with each class working with a...

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In-Person Studio Series | Animate a Toy Falling Down (Youth Session)

Workshops
Sat, Feb 28 | 1–2:30pm

Celebrate creativity with us as we mark 30 years of Pixar Animation Studios innovation! Step into the world of storytelling magic that began with groundbreaking films like Toy Story (1995) and evolved into the vibrant boardwalk at Disney California Adventure Park. In this Workshop, we will uncover...

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In-Person Studio Series | Animate a River Hippo Rising (Youth Session)

Workshops
Sat, Mar 14 | 1–2:30pm

In conjunction with our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, step into the wild and celebrate the legacy of Adventureland and one of Disneyland’s original attractions, the Jungle Cruise. Inspired by Disney’s True-Life Adventures documentary series, this Opening Day...

5 Storytelling Moments with Mary Blair

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Disney Legend Mary Blair was one of Walt Disney’s finest stylists—a visualizer of characters and worlds—but her work was not self-contained: it added up to something larger: a story. “Walt responded to the storytelling aspect of her pictures,” historian John Canemaker wrote, “especially the underlying emotion palpable in much of her art, even when veering toward abstraction…. Many paintings are self-portraits of her inner feelings.”

The Art Playground: Lunar New Year

Workshops
Sat & Sun, Feb 7–8 | 10am–noon

The Art Playground is for families with children ages 3 to 6. In our Learning Center, we will be embracing the Year of the Horse in our Lunar New Year themed drop-in. Children can use their imagination and new skills to create festively themed items. Our Education staff will be present to support...

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In-Person Studio Series | Animate a Bear Eating Honey (Youth Session)

Workshops
Sat, Feb 21 | 1–2:30pm

Grab your honeypots and join us as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966)! In this Workshop, we will take a closer look at the origins of this beloved animated character and explore how animators illustrated bears in television and feature film throughout the...

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Virtual Studio Series | Animate a Bear Eating Honey (Youth Session)

Workshops Virtual
Sat, Feb 7 | 1–2:30pm PT

Grab your honeypots and join us as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966)! In this Workshop, we will take a closer look at the origins of this beloved animated character and explore how animators illustrated bears in television and feature film throughout the...

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Pop-Up Studio | Three-Dimensional Drawings Made Easy

Workshops
Sun, Feb 22 | 10:30am–12:30pm

Ever wonder how Disney artists make flat sketches feel real? In conjunction with our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, discover the world of Disneyland design and the simple secrets behind three-dimensional drawing! From the soaring spires of Sleeping Beauty Castle to...

Sip and Sketch | Simple Lighting and Shading

Workshops
Thu, Mar 19 | 5–7pm

Discover how light and shadow can transform your art in this fun, hands-on session! Join us in the Learning Center for an evening of creativity, cocktails, and inspiration as we explore the magic of simple lighting and shading techniques. Our Education team will guide you step-by-step on how...