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Workshops
Sat, Feb 15 | 1–2:30pm

How will you ever get to the ball this evening? Take a pumpkin, of course! Join us as we board a gourd and honor the 75th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Cinderella (1950). We will explore how this breathtaking film was made and the history behind the timeless fairytale. Then, with a wave of our...

Classes Virtual
Every Sat, Feb 8–Mar 15 | 1–3pm PT

Walt Disney was a master of storytelling and knew the importance it brought to each of his films. In this six-week class, students will master the fundamentals of storyboarding by learning how to communicate visually and clearly transcribe scripts to boards. Using film studies and techniques such as...

Classes Virtual
Every Sat, Feb 8–Mar 15 | 10am–noon PT

Walt Disney was a master of storytelling and knew the importance it brought to each of his films. In this six-week class, students will master the fundamentals of storyboarding by learning how to communicate visually and clearly transcribe scripts to boards. Using film studies and techniques such as...

Workshops
Sat, Jan 25 | 1–2:30pm

Lights! Camera! Animate! All great films have a strong and passionate crew behind them, led—of course—by the director! Take a seat with us at this Studio Series workshop, as we celebrate our latest special exhibition, Directing at Disney. We will dive into the history of prevalent Disney directors...

Talks Virtual
Wed, Jan 15 | 5:30pm PT

Join author and self-proclaimed Disney fanatic Sunny Chanel for an in-depth discussion of her new book, Bring the Magic Home: An Exploration of Design Inspired by Disney Parks—published by Disney Editions. In this book, Chanel explores the immersive environments that contribute to making Disney...

Talks
Sat, Jan 25 | 1pm

Join us for an exclusive chat with Pixar Animation Studios' Roger Gould and Krista Sheffler as they discuss their work as part of Pixar’s Theme Parks group collaborating closely with Walt Disney Imagineering to seamlessly incorporate elements of beloved Pixar films into Disney Parks and Resorts...

Fred Moore drawing Jiminy Cricket, c. 1940; courtesy of the Walt Disney Archives Photo Library, Disney
Posted on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 16:03

In the history of The Walt Disney Studios, animator Fred Moore (1911–1952) is considered among the leading artists who helped originate and define the Disney style, matching appealing design with believable performance. In particular, Moore was instrumental in the evolution of Mickey Mouse as an animated character, and his legacy with the Disney icon’s appearance remains evident today.

Special Events
Sat, Jan 18 | 11am–4pm

Join us at The Walt Disney Family Museum as we once again celebrate The Big Draw, the world’s largest drawing festival, on Saturday, January 18, 2025! For this free family event, we will explore the theme of “Art in Motion” with a variety of interactive activities and drawing delights. Visit our...

Workshops
Sun, Apr 6 | 10:30am–12:30pm

You do not want to miss this incredible adventure at this Pop-Up Studio! Grab your gear and roll up your sleeves as we look into the wacky yet wonderful world of claymation. We will learn how this extraordinary technique of filmmaking was led by filmmaker Will Vinton and persevered into 21st century...

Films
Sat & Sun, Jan 4–26 | 2pm
No screening Jan 18 & 25

Experience a New Year’s transformation and join us in celebrating our latest special exhibition, Directing at Disney, with a month-long screening of Walt Disney’s The Sword in the Stone, based on T.H. White’s classic retelling of the King Arthur story, directed by Disney Legend Wolfgang “Woolie”...

Films
Sun, Jan 5–26 | 11am

Sundays this January, The Walt Disney Family Museum presents a special sensory-friendly film screening of The Sword in the Stone (1963). 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...

Oct 17, 2024–Mar 16, 2025

Directing at Disney spotlights the legendary directors whose creative talent and innovations made Walt Disney’s animated films possible.

Take part in one of our workshops, all of which focus on various aspects of Walt’s legacy, including animation, storytelling, and innovation. 

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Walt and the True-Life Adventures
Posted on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 06:00

Walt made thirteen nature films in the 1950s known as the True-Life Adventures series. Eight of them won Academy Awards®. They were shown in public schools for decades and—judging by correspondence that is in the Walt Disney Archives in Burbank—many young people went into the forestry service and related fields due to the influence of these films...

Workshops
Fri & Sat, Dec 20–21 & 27–28 | 1–3pm

The Artist Studio is geared toward children age 7 to adults. Exploring the world of animation, guests discover aspects of stop-motion and specific film techniques. Our Education staff will be present to support, encourage, and inspire students to grab some paper to test, play, or create an animated...