In 1932, a certain guffawing character made his first appearance in Mickey’s Revue (1932) and eventually developed into the beloved Goofy. Over 90 years, the character has grown emotionally and visually within animated productions to the complex version we see on our screen today. Join us in this
Within the world of animation, cloaks are an iconic item of clothing for fantastical adventures. A gust of wind side-sweeping a cape can make for an impactful moment in a fanciful narrative. Join us as we delve into how animators throughout the years have used various techniques to achieve the
Every hero needs a dynamic pose, action, or movement to visually tell the audience how amazing they are. Join as we explore the dynamic acts of protagonists within the animated world, and then use traditional hand-drawn animation to create a hero fleeing a scene only to slide back to defend themself
This month marks the 80th anniversary of the feature-length film Bambi (1942). In the classic film, life in the woods is painted through breathtaking backgrounds and endearing woodland animal characters. Join us on a journey through the history of Bambi and its character designs. Then, using shape
From the earliest years of animation to today, artists have relied on gag humor to entertain their audiences. One of the most famous animated characters known for their extreme and hilarious stunts is Goofy. Join us in this workshop as we celebrate this comedic character's 90th anniversary and the
This year we celebrate the 90th anniversary of one of our favorite animated characters, Goofy. For generations, this lovable character has made quite the impression with his comedic antics and iconic laugh. Join us in this workshop as we explore the evolution of our pal Goofy, then examine different
Presented in honor of Pride Month 2022, join artist and voice actress Bret Parker as she discusses her 26-year career in animation. Parker recently found time away from her day job in the Animation Department at Pixar to make her own independent, animated, short film, Pete, based on a true story
We are delighted to host a Member Preview Night in celebration of our newest exhibition, Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece. Experience the exhibition before it opens to the public, attend an optional add-on talk with Guest Curator Andreas Deja and other legends from the making of
The View-Master, a handheld stereoscope that allows for the viewing of three-dimensional photographs by clicking through reels, was introduced at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. William Gruber invented the View-Master system in conjunction with Harold Graves, the president of Sawyer’s Photographic Services. They capitalized on their license with The Walt Disney Studios to produce popular 3D reels and packets devoted to Disney’s animated characters, live-action feature films and television shows, and the newly opened Disneyland.
Joe Liptak, the creator of the majority of Disney’s View-Master 3D story sets for over 45 years, is revered for his exceptional artistry. The Walt Disney Studios provided Liptak with copies of production and story art, allowing him to maintain character integrity. Liptak had the ability to capture the characters’ on-model look, and he took great pride in never having any of his sculptures returned for revisions. Due to the meticulous care put into the sculpting of these delightful characters, Walt Disney’s story of The Jungle Book became a View-Master favorite.
Open Thu–Sun, 10am–5:30pm (last entry at 4:30pm)
We are thrilled to welcome you back 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.
To ensure entry, we encourage visitors to pre-purchase tickets before their visit.
We thank you for helping create an enjoyable experience for everyone and are happy to see you back at the museum soon.
Have a wonderful holiday!
Have a wonderful holiday!
However, we will be open our normal hours on Friday, November 25. Have a wonderful holiday!
Join us as author-illustrator Claire Keane reads her new book, Little Wonder. Following the reading, Keane will lead a special map-making activity and a book signing.
Join us in celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a month-long screening of Zootopia (2016), Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®-winning film from directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore. Zootopia is the story of a place where—no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest