With Bay Area families now actively planning their Summer activities, many are looking for experiences that are not only fun, but also educational, accessible, and engaging for all ages.
Grab your magnifying glass and coat as we commemorate the 40th anniversary of Disney’s The Great Mouse Detective (1986). We will investigate the production of this animated classic and see how anthropomorphic characters—such as the film’s titular mouse—have been illustrated in film, then we will...
Grab your magnifying glass and coat as we commemorate the 40th anniversary of Disney’s The Great Mouse Detective (1986). We will investigate the production of this animated classic and see how anthropomorphic characters—such as the film’s titular mouse—have been illustrated in film, then we will...
The Walt Disney Company, now celebrating its 100th anniversary, began with a deal made with Margaret J. Winkler for the distribution of Walt’s first series, the Alice Comedies . Producer and distributor Margaret Winkler was not just responsible for giving the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio their start, but was a champion of the animation industry which turned inked drawings into internationally-beloved characters.
Hear us out, there’s a big commotion coming to our theater! Join award-winning Skywalker Sound Foley Artist Shelley Roden as she shares her experience creating everyday sound effects—known as “foley”—for more than 200 films, television shows, and games; and leads an interactive audience...
“Kachow!” In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Disney and Pixar Animation Studio’s Cars (2006), make our theater a pit stop on your summer road trip as Pixar’s Jay Ward shares his experiences contributing to the creation of the beloved feature, managing the character team, and serving as an...
Shop in-person: Additional discount available 10am–5:30pm both days
(last entry to Museum Store at 5pm)
Shop online: Additional discount available Saturday 9am–Sunday 5pm PT
To show our appreciation, members will receive an additional 10% discount on in-store or online merchandise purchases made Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27—see below for details. Shop exclusive merchandise from our Museum Store before attending Walking with Giants: The Untold Story of Mary...
9am–3pm
Bring your imagination to life in this hands-on experimental animation Class at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Participants will explore unconventional, creative techniques to design and animate their own characters, materials, and visual ideas. Drawing inspiration from early innovative animation...
No screenings Jun 18
Nerdy cartographer and linguist Milo Thatch is constantly ridiculed by his bosses for his obsession with the mythical lost city of Atlantis. When he uncovers long-lost evidence of its location, he joins a rag-tag group of mercenary adventurers (and a wealthy but eccentric explorer) to find of the...
“I always liked to show him something he hadn’t seen before.” That’s how Disney Legend and former Imagineer Rolly Crump once described his working relationship with Walt Disney in an interview with historian Jeff Baham.
If you play your cards right, this exciting workshop will “suit” you perfectly! Fall down the rabbit hole with us as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland (1951) and dive into the history of this classic tale. Then we will “shuffle” up our traditional 2D light tables...
If you play your cards right, this exciting workshop will “suit” you perfectly! Fall down the rabbit hole with us as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland (1951) and dive into the history of this classic tale. Then we will “shuffle” up our traditional 2D light tables...
Ronald Dahl captivated the hearts and minds of generations with his whimsical, yet relatable stories. Join us as we honor the 30th anniversary of Disney’s James and the Giant Peach (1996), a unique film utilizing stop-motion—a medium of filmmaking that often involves skilled puppetry and detailed...
Ronald Dahl captivated the hearts and minds of generations with his whimsical, yet relatable stories. Join us as we honor the 30th anniversary of Disney’s James and the Giant Peach (1996), a unique film utilizing stop-motion—a medium of filmmaking that often involves skilled puppetry and detailed...
Ronald Dahl captivated the hearts and minds of generations with his whimsical, yet relatable stories. Join us as we honor the 30th anniversary of Disney’s James and the Giant Peach (1996), a unique film utilizing stop-motion—a medium of filmmaking that often involves skilled puppetry and detailed...
Ronald Dahl captivated the hearts and minds of generations with his whimsical, yet relatable stories. Join us as we honor the 30th anniversary of Disney’s James and the Giant Peach (1996), a unique film utilizing stop-motion—a medium of filmmaking that often involves skilled puppetry and detailed...
Donald Duck is not the only iconic duck at Disney. Get your ducks in a row as we toast the 30th anniversary of Walt Disney Television Animation’s Quack Pack (1996). We will examine how this rad TV series further dives into the lives of Hewy, Dewey, and Louie in their teen years, then we will...
Donald Duck is not the only iconic duck at Disney. Get your ducks in a row as we toast the 30th anniversary of Walt Disney Television Animation’s Quack Pack (1996). We will examine how this rad TV series further dives into the lives of Hewy, Dewey, and Louie in their teen years, then we will...
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...
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...