In collaboration with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics in conjunction with the Bay Area Science Festival, scientists and Disney historians discuss and demonstrate Walt’s influence on the Space Age with the “Man in Space” series from the Disneyland TV show.
In recognition of our newest exhibition All Aboard: A Celebration of Walt’s Trains, Disney's D23 looks back at some rarely seen photos and a very special moment in Disney train history.
With the holidays quickly approaching, shopping can get stressful. Fortunately, the museum’s online store is here to spread holiday cheer and is stocked full of the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Check out this holiday gift guide below for this season’s exclusives. Happy shopping!
The Lost Notebook: Herman Schultheis and the Secrets of Walt Disney’s Movie Magic
The Lost Notebook: Herman Schultheis and the Secrets of Walt Disney’s Movie Magic is a great gift for those interested in a...
This train has not yet left the station! Due to popular demand, our special exhibition All Aboard: A Celebration of Walt’s Trains has been extended to run through March 15, 2015.
In recognition of Ward Kimball's centennial year, we're spending Wednesdays with Ward until his next birthday on March 4. In this article, we take a look at a band that existed for 22 years: the Firehouse Five Plus Two!
In honor of what would have been Disney Legend Ward Kimball's 101st birthday today, let's take a look back at the month-long celebration we had during Wednesdays with Ward.
Ron Miller and Diane Disney were married in a small church ceremony in Santa Barbara on May 9, 1954. Find out more about that special day after the jump.
On Burny Mattinson's 80th birthday today, we take a look back at his 63 years of service at The Walt Disney Studios.
Still looking for that perfect Father's Day gift? Visit The Walt Disney Family Museum's online store for special, charming, and exclusive items that'll make this special day an unforgettable one. For your convenience, we've hand-curated a list of gift ideas for that special father in your life. Happy shopping!
Formerly Rainbow Caverns Mine Train from 1956 to 1959, Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland opened 55 years ago on May 28, 1960 in Disneyland's Frontierland.
On this date in 1956, Tom Sawyer Island opened at Disneyland. In celebration of this occasion, we'd like to share this excerpt from Disney author and historian Jim Korkis' book The Revised Vault of Walt.
We are very excited to announce and showcase the work of the winning animators of our Second Annual Bay Area Teen Animation Festival!
Who Killed Cock Robin?, one of Walt Disney's most unique and iconic Silly Symphonies, is celebrating its 80th anniversary! Let's take a look into the history of this classic animated short...
Take an inside look at the employee party held at Disneyland—two weeks before Opening Day—on the Fourth of July in 1955. Featuring a new interview with Alan Coats, son of Disney legend Claude Coats!
This July, Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, celebrates its 60th Anniversary. As part of the occasion, each week we’ll be featuring an exclusive article from the pages of the celebrated "E" Ticket magazine!