Fridays this June and July, The Walt Disney Family Museum presents a special sensory-friendly film screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection (2015). To make this film a comfortable experience for all, lights will be dimmed instead of off, volume will be slightly lowered, and...
In this two-week class, be prepared to reimagine ideas and designs as you learn what it takes to be an animator. Using animation principles with unconventional items, various traditional and experimental methods and practices will be explored. After multiple animation tests, students will use their...
A curated selection of nostalgic Disneyland attraction posters from The Walt Disney Family Museum’s collection is on display and free to view in the museum’s Lower Lobby Gallery.
Who hasn’t doodled a creepy little creature in the margins of their homework? Or sketched an alien visitor from another planet? Perhaps a drawing of a mischievous monster that lives under the bed? In this class, you will illustrate unique depictions of creatures that live in the corners of our minds...
We are excited to announce that The Walt Disney Family Museum Animation Festival will be returning in Fall 2025! At the festival—located in the beautiful Presidio of San Francisco—participants can attend workshops and talks, engage in activities, explore a school and career fair, and view films from talented teen and college-level animators.
Watch this space for announcements coming Fall 2024, join our dedicated WDFMAF email list, subscribe to the museum’s enews, and follow us on social media for updates, including information about submissions and the launch of the festival website.
Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 (2024) returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as Headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Join us for a conversation and Q&A with the film’s Executive Producers: Pixar’s Chief...
Join autism advocate and Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum US cast member Dani Bowman as she discusses her journey working in animation and building her own animation company, DaniMation Entertainment, at the age of 11. This inspiring discussion will dive into the challenges the people with autism face...
Join us for a special Pride Month screening of Howard (2018)—a documentary about Disney Legend and songwriter Howard Ashman, whose work included penning beloved songs for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Little Mermaid (1988), Beauty and the Beast (1991), and Aladdin (1992). Following the...
This year celebrates the 60th anniversary of the 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair, a historic turning point in the career of Walt Disney, the trajectory of The Walt Disney Company, and the spirit of global cooperation. Although “it’s a small world” is one of the most timeless and enduring of all Disney’s creations for the Fair, it was actually the last of the four iconic pavilions created by WED Enterprises (now Walt Disney Imagineering).
Thirty years since its contentious opening, Disneyland Paris has cemented its place among Disney Parks worldwide and other premier European attractions. Join former Walt Disney Imagineering executive designer Eddie Sotto as he revisits how Imagineers translated Main Street U.S.A. for a European...
Early forms of animation amused audiences and allowed for creative experimentation within the medium for budding animators. When sound-on-film technology came into existence, the world of animation changed forever! Characters could speak, react, and have conversations with each other, with endless...
Whether taking a trail into the dark woods, or a journey to a mysterious castle, or even a simple bike ride to school, stories can let your imagination visit and explore any place at any time! As the storyteller, you make the choices that lead the reader down the path of adventure. In this two-week...
The Walt Disney Family Museum is located at 104 Montgomery Street in the Presidio of San Francisco, California. Be aware that there are two Montgomery Streets in San Francisco—the museum is located in the Presidio of San Francisco, NOT in the Financial District. If you are using a GPS, please remember to enter the zip code 94129 when planning your route.
Join us in celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month this June with a month-long screening of Howard (2018), a documentary about Disney Legend, producer, and lyricist Howard Ashman, whose work included penning beloved songs for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Little Mermaid (1988), Beauty and the Beast ...
The main museum is open Thu–Mon, 10am–5:30pm (last entry at 4:30pm).
The museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. On December 24 and 31, the main museum closes at 4pm with last entry at 3pm.
For further information about our hours or admission prices, please contact Ticket Desk at 415.345.6800. Operating hours are subject to change, please check our calendar prior to planning your visit.
2.5 hour experience
Available Saturdays and Sundays, 10am–5pm | Maximum of 20 guests
Included in the $900 venue rental fee:
Private use of theater, Theater Gallery, and large area of front porch
Exclusive film screening of a Disney classic
Custom-themed party favor (subject to additional charge)
Tours and scavenger hunts are available for an additional fee.
2 hour experience
Maximum of 20 guests
Included in the $900 package:
Admission to main museum galleries
Two certified Storyteller tour guides
Everyone’s a Storyteller Workshop: Discover communication, inspiration, and effective storytelling. In this whimsical workshop, hear from our certified guides about the techniques we have developed directly from Walt’s body of work.
Scavenger Hunt: Take a deeper look at our objects with a fast-paced Scavenger Hunt of the main museum galleries. In addition to finding our most popular artifacts, you and your team will have an opportunity to get creative and make your own magical memories! Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Can be booked in conjunction with a theater rental or as its own experience.
To book your celebration or for more information, please email birthdays@wdfmuseum.org.
Have you ever wanted to learn about hand-drawn animation while simultaneously exploring how computer-based tools can help your character move like a living being? Join us for this two-week intensive class that focuses on digital 2D animation using classical, hand-drawn skills. Combined with rigging...
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The main museum is open Thu–Mon, 10am–5:30pm (last entry at 4:30pm).
The museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. On December 24 and 31, the main museum closes at 4pm with last entry at 3pm.
We are excited to welcome you to The Walt Disney Family Museum in the scenic Presidio of San Francisco. Experience Walt Disney’s uplifting life story showcased through our state-of-the-art galleries, which house hundreds of memorable artifacts, original artworks, and a spectacular miniature model of Disneyland.
For further information about our hours or admission prices, please contact Ticket Desk at 415.345.6800. Operating hours are subject to change, please check our calendar prior to planning your visit.
Stop-motion animation dates back to the 19th century and has left a long-lasting impact on the world of cinema. Over the years, artists and animators have utilized stop-motion in various ways, from experimental shorts to feature-length film. As we dive into the history of this art form, see examples...