Located in the Presidio of San Francisco, The Walt Disney Family Museum is one of the Bay Area’s most inspirational event and meeting venues. The breathtaking backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, coupled with the natural beauty of the surroundings, embrace this unique venue in the charm of San Francisco. Meetings and events can be customized to include any or all of the spaces in The Walt Disney Family Museum to make your event a truly memorable and remarkable experience.
For additional information and pricing, please contact our Events Manager at 415.345.6837 or events@wdfmuseum.org.
Click-through previews of available spaces are provided below.
Films
Thu–Mon, Jun 1–Sep 7 | 11am
No screenings Jun 8, Jun 9, Jun 12, Jul 10, Jul 11,
Jul 12, Jul 24, Jul 26, Aug 16, Sep 1, & Sep 6
No screenings Jun 8, Jun 9, Jun 12, Jul 10, Jul 11,
Jul 12, Jul 24, Jul 26, Aug 16, Sep 1, & Sep 6
Complementing our latest special exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, enjoy the inspirational story of Mary’s life and unique artistic style in a special screening of Mary Blair’s Pigments of Imagination (2025). The new featurette, produced and edited in-house at The Walt Disney Family Museum...
Films
Thu–Mon, Jun 1–Sep 7 | 11am, 1pm, & 3pm
No screenings Jun 8, Jun 9, Jul 12, Jul 26, Aug 16, & Sep 6
11am screening only on Jun 28
11am & 1pm screening only on Jul 10
3pm screening only on Jul 11 & Jul 24
No screenings Jun 8, Jun 9, Jul 12, Jul 26, Aug 16, & Sep 6
11am screening only on Jun 28
11am & 1pm screening only on Jul 10
3pm screening only on Jul 11 & Jul 24
Complementing our latest special exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, enjoy the inspirational story of Mary’s life and unique artistic style in a special screening of Mary Blair’s Pigments of Imagination (2025). The new featurette, produced and edited in-house at The Walt Disney Family Museum...
Posted on Fri, 07/11/2025 - 16:35
There is an all-new gallery experience in the lobby at the Opera House on Main Street, U.S.A. called "Evolution of a Dream,” celebrating 70 years of Disneyland’s history. This exhibit showcases some never-before-seen artwork and artifacts highlighting early Disneyland merchandise, the groundbreaking history of Audio-Animatronics® technology, and a tribute to Cast Members who brought Walt's dream to life over the past seven decades. In a special collaboration, The Walt Disney Family Museum loaned...
Talks
Virtual
Fri, Aug 22–Fri, Aug 29
Missed our sold-out July 12 event? Experience this Talk from the comfort of your own home!
In celebration of our latest special exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, join us for an exclusive presentation with historian and Mary Blair expert John Canemaker and Mary Blair’s niece Maggie...
Talks
Sat, Aug 16 | 1pm
Join us in welcoming painter, illustrator, and designer Shag as he discusses the iconic elements of mid-century modern design, an aesthetic that continues to fascinate and inspire nostalgia seven decades after its inception. Mid-century art and design was shaped by artists like Mary Blair and few...
Special Events
Sat, Sep 6 | 10–11am
Join us on Saturday, September 6 for a Member Morning at The Walt Disney Family Museum! We are pleased to invite our members to enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries on the porch from 10–11am, then enjoy our special exhibition Mary Blair: Mid Century Magic in the Lower Lobby and Theater Gallery.
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Talks
Sat, Sep 6 | 1pm
In celebration of our latest special exhibition, Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic, join us for an exclusive presentation with two talented Walt Disney Animation Studios’ artists who regularly draw inspiration from Mary in their current work. Brittney Lee, a production designer for the upcoming Frozen 3...
Talks
Thu, Aug 21 | 6pm
Join us for a special talk in honor of the release of the new book Walt Disney's Trains: A Grand Circle Tour Through His Life and Legacy by Michael Campbell.
Campbell—who collaborated with museum co-founders Diane Disney Miller and Walter E. D. Miller to create train-related content for the museum...
Answer Keys
Novice Trivia
- Fire Station
- Mortimer
- July 13, 1925
- 20
- 2:05
- 3
- 173
- 4
- Balsa wood
- 75 cents
Expert Trivia
- Jungle Cruise
- Ice Capades
- “Don’t vamp the boss.”
- 4
- Christmas
- 100
- Five-eighths
- 50 years
- Emporium
- 1982
Posted on Mon, 07/07/2025 - 11:36
In honor of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, a brand-new attraction “Walt Disney – A Magical Life,” opens at the Opera House on Main Street, U.S.A on July 17, 2025. This exciting experience offers an immersive look at the man who led the charge with innovative Audio-Animatronics® technology. Debuting alongside this new attraction is “Evolution of a Dream,” an exhibit featuring more than 30 of Walt’s personal artifacts on loan from The Walt Disney Family Museum. Together at Disneyland, they share...
Workshops
Thu, Aug 28 | 5–7pm
Join us in our Art Studio where you can enjoy evening cocktails and follow along as our Education staff teaches you step-by-step instructions on how to paint a whimsical castle.
Posted on Thu, 07/17/2025 - 10:30
In recent decades, many children of Walt Disney’s close collaborators have shared cherished memories of growing up at The Walt Disney Studios, wandering the hallways of the Animation Building, and exploring the backlot and soundstages. Others recall the halls and workshops of the WED Enterprises facilities where Audio-Animatronics® figures were brought to life for theme park attractions.
But for Laurence Boag, his dad’s workplace wasn’t the behind-the-scenes world of filmmaking and theme park...
Workshops
Virtual
Sat, Jul 19 | 1–2:30pm
Grab your magic wands and join us as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Park (1955)! In this workshop, we will take a sneak peek at the development and transformation of the park over the years and delve into the folklore of fairies. From the Fairy Godmother to Tinker Bell, these...
"I still look at the world with wonder." — Walt Disney
Immerse yourself in the story of Walt Disney with exclusive private access to the main museum galleries. This experience is only available when the museum is closed to the public.
Tailor your own custom event rental and gain a deeper perspective about the life and legacy of Walt Disney with one of our specialized tours available upon request. For an additional fee, book the theater or Awards Lobby to host the perfect post-gallery reception.
To check availability, email groups@wdfmuseum.org or fill out the inquiry form.
Posted on Wed, 08/04/2021 - 16:10
When the Haunted Mansion finally opened to guests in August 1969, its 999 resident ghosts were ready to socialize. But, as we all know, spooks don’t come out for a swinging wake without suitable musical accompaniment. Here’s how “Grim Grinning Ghosts” materialized…
Use the code MEM20OFF at checkout to receive $20 off an Individual-level membership. For a full description of member benefits, visit our Membership page.
Offer expires December 31, 2025. Valid for new memberships only. Cannot be combined with other offers and not eligible for payment plan. No cash or tax deductible value.