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...
In celebration of our current special exhibition, Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, we are thrilled to welcome former Imagineer Chris Crump for a special presentation of the magical artwork of his father, Disney Legend and Imagineer Rolly Crump.
The Artist Studio is geared toward adults and children ages 7 and up. Exploring the world of animation, guests can step into our Learning Center to discover aspects of stop-motion and specific film techniques. Our Education staff will be present to support, encourage, and inspire students to grab...
Celebrate your love story at The Walt Disney Family Museum, one of San Francisco’s most unique and enchanting wedding venues. Located in the heart of the Presidio, The Walt Disney Family Museum offers an unforgettable setting for weddings, rehearsal dinners, engagement celebrations, bridal festivities, and more! The breathtaking backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge coupled with the natural beauty of the surroundings provides the perfect backdrop for your special day.
The Diane Disney Miller Exhibition Hall serves as the center of our wedding experiences, a spacious and elegant space perfect for both ceremonies and receptions. For couples seeking a more intimate ceremony and reception space, we also offer our Fantasia-inspired theater and Awards Lobby.
We invite you to see the magic in person as we host the beginning of your happily ever after!
For additional information and pricing, please fill out this form or contact our Events team at 415.345.6837 or events@wdfmuseum.org.
This April, don’t “rob” yourself of a great evening! For this month’s Perfect Pairing, we will be enjoying delicious beer and mocktails from San José's Fox Tale Fermentation Project as we celebrate the foxy hero of Walt Disney Animation Studios' classic, Robin Hood (1973). As a special treat, we...
Join us for a virtual exploration of Disneyland through the years with a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the new Little Golden Book, Disneyland is Your Land!, whose title is based on Walt Disney’s original message welcoming the world to his theme park. Creators Scott Tilley and Nick Balian...
All aboard as we celebrate the timeless charm of the Disneyland Railroad, an attraction that has been circling the Park since Opening Day in 1955! Conceived by Walt Disney himself, the railroad was inspired by his backyard miniature train, the Carolwood Pacific Railroad, and became a centerpiece of...
In conjunction with our special exhibition, Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story take a spin into the whimsical world of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, one of Disneyland’s most beloved original attractions! Inspired by Disney’s adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s classic book The Wind in the Willows as...
Director and Disney Legend Frank Oz has had a storied career as an award-winning filmmaker, co-directing The Dark Crystal (1982) alongside Co-Director Jim Henson and directing Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988), What About Bob? (1991), and many more. Join us for an in...
Join us this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month for an in-depth look at the creative work of animator, writer, illustrator, and director Sanjay Patel. Following a screening of his 2015 short film Sanjay’s Super Team, Patel will discuss his experiences at Pixar Animation Studios...
All aboard as we celebrate the timeless charm of the Disneyland Railroad, an attraction that has been circling the Park since Opening Day in 1955! Conceived by Walt Disney himself, the railroad was inspired by his backyard miniature train, the Carolwood Pacific Railroad, and became a centerpiece of...
Sip, paint, and let your creativity ripple! Dive into the art of reflections as we explore how to paint shimmering puddles that capture light, color, and mood with ease. Join us in the Learning Center for an evening of cocktails, music, and inspiration as our Education team guides you through simple...
Sketchbooks can be a very expressive form of artwork. While they physically contain our drawings, they may also contain ideas, stories, thoughts, and rough experiments that are very personal to us. During this six-week class, we will delve into how to keep a sketchbook and what it means to make it a...
In this six-week class, be prepared to reimagine ideas and designs as you learn what it takes to be an animator. Using animation principles and paper cut-outs, we will explore various methods of animating such as simple ball bounces to more character-driven scenes.
Please note: This Class take...