The Walt Disney Family Museum is closed Monday–Wednesday through the end of 2020.
Successful animators have a comprehensive understanding of basic animation techniques and principles. This six-week course focuses on one of these concepts each class by working paper cut outs and using traditional stop motion techniques. Budding animators develop a strong foundation, continue to
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.
General Admission |
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Adults |
$25 | Buy Tickets |
Seniors (ages 65+) |
$20 | Buy Tickets |
Students (with valid ID) |
$20 | Buy Tickets |
Youth (ages 6–17) |
$15 | Buy Tickets |
Children (ages 5 & under) | FREE | Reserve Tickets |
Military Personnel Admission is free year-round for active and retired military personnel, as well as their spouses and dependents with valid ID. |
FREE | Reserve Tickets |
Members | FREE |
Current Members: Reserve Tickets |
CityPASS |
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Adult (ages 12+) | $76 | Buy CityPASS |
Child (ages 4–11) | $56 | Buy CityPASS |
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Film Screenings |
Due to current restrictions, our theater will remain closed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience. This notice will be updated when we are able to welcome you back to our theater to enjoy daily film screenings of classic Disney films |
Museum hours are 10am to 5:30pm with last entry at 4pm; the museum is open Thursday–Sunday, closed Monday–Wednesday, January 1, Thanksgiving Day, and December 25. For further information about our hours or admission prices, please contact Ticket Desk at 415.345.6843. Operating hours are subject to change, please check our calendar prior to planning your visit.
Admission
Before your visit, find out more information about our ticketing policies, pricing, and procedures as well as our spotlighted travel partners, which offer discounts for other San Francisco-based attractions.
Visitor Information
Planning a visit? Please be sure to familiarize yourself with our museum policies and amenities, so that we can help you make the most of your time—and add a dash of magic to your day.
Accessibility
We are committed to making the museum more accessible to all of our visitors by providing resources that will enhance each person's visit. Please explore our accessibility resources before visiting us, and let us know what we can do to make your visit more enjoyable.
Groups
Visiting with a larger party? Discover if booking a self-guided group visit, school experience, or guided tour makes sense for your visit, and familiarize yourself with our group rates, guidelines, policies, and FAQ.
Transportation
Plan your route by car, bus, or bicycle to the museum, which is located at 104 Montgomery Street in the historic Presidio of San Francisco.
Venue Rentals
Located in the Presidio of San Francisco, The Walt Disney Family Museum is one of the Bay Area’s most memorable event and meeting venues. Explore the unique opportunity to host your custom gathering with us by contacting our Events Team today.
We invite you and your family to join our latest Virtual Storytime, My Baby Loves Halloween with Illustrator Tara Nicole Whitaker, as she reads aloud the story of Baby and the joys of Halloween.
Join us for an interactive tour of the museum's main galleries, highlighting the production of The Skeleton Dance (1929), the conception of prominent cinematic villains from Walt Disney's animation career, the highly-anticipated opening of the Haunted Mansion attraction in Disneyland Park, and much

Miniature portraits are marked by three different periods of relevancy. The first period was in the 16th century, when artists were inspired by the small drawings found within illuminated manuscripts. Miniature portraits were incredibly popular and fashionable at the time; portraits were commissioned by soldiers and their families to have during times of war. Royal miniature portraits also became famous under the rule of Queen Elizabeth I of England. The second period began in the 18th century
Learn from animators, Imagineers, and other speakers about Walt Disney's life, career, and legacy.
Members have unlimited access to recordings of Happily Ever After Hours episodes through a special members-only portal.
Questions about our virtual talks? Visit our Virtual Programs FAQ here.
We hope to save you time by answering some of the most frequently asked questions about Virtual Programs below. If you do not find the answers you are looking for, please email the Public Programs team at publicprograms@wdfmuseum.org.
After 30 years in animation, Francis Xavier Atencio—better known as X Atencio—became one of the most influential Imagineers of his time, developing dialogue and music for attractions including Adventure Thru Inner Space, Haunted Mansion, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Join his daughter, Tori Atencio
We are excited to announce that The Walt Disney Family Museum Animation Festival is coming in October 2021 and will feature films from teen and college-level animators. 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 the work of next generation's talented animators.
Watch this space, subscribe to our enews, and follow us on social media for updates and announcements, including information about submissions and the festival website.
The Walt Disney Family Museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
However, we will be open our normal hours on Friday, November 27. Have a wonderful holiday!