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...
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...