The Walt Disney Family Museum
museumMuseum in the Presidio of San Francisco dedicated to the life and work of Walt Disney, featuring permanent and temporary galleries, film screenings, a theater, and a model of the original Disneyland; the site also hosts events and venue rentals and includes a café and museum store.
Upcoming Events (50)
Little Golden Book: Disneyland is Your Land! with Scott Tilley & Nick Balian
Join a virtual lecture at the Walt Disney Family Museum as creators Scott Tilley and Nick Balian discuss Little Golden Book Disneyland is Your Land!, exploring the book’s history, art, and connection to Disney's heritage.
Sip and Sketch | Simple Lighting and Shading
Join a hands-on drawing workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum as you explore simple lighting and shading techniques. Sip a drink while practicing sketching a range of subjects, guided by an experienced instructor in a friendly, art-focused session.
The Art Playground: Springtime
Join a family-friendly interactive art workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum as kids and caregivers explore springtime creativity through hands-on activities, playful drawing, and Disney-inspired design in an inviting indoor setting.
Art Studio: Stop-Motion Film Techniques
Join a hands-on art-studio workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum to learn stop-motion film techniques, with guided frame-by-frame exercises and a mini project to bring storytelling to life.
From Story to Animation: Pixar’s Hoppers Team
Join a behind-the-scenes talk at the Walt Disney Family Museum with the team behind Pixar’s Hoppers, exploring how stories become animation. Discover storytelling choices, character design, and production insights from Pixar’s creators.
Animate a Ghostly Greeting - Adult Studio Session
Join the Walt Disney Family Museum's In-Person Studio Series for Animate a Ghostly Greeting, an adult-focused hands-on workshop exploring playful animation techniques in a museum setting.
Animate a Happy Train Ride: Youth Studio Session
Join a kid-friendly youth workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum as you explore animation in a virtual studio session, creating and animating a cheerful train ride through simple storytelling and motion.
Animate a Happy Train Ride - Youth Session
Join the In-Person Studio Series at the Walt Disney Family Museum for a Youth Session: Animate a Happy Train Ride on April 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Hands-on animation and storytelling in a family-friendly studio setting led by instructors.
Animate a Wild Ride — Adult Session (Studio Series)
An in-person animation workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum, part of the Studio Series, guiding adults through storytelling and motion techniques to create a lively 'wild ride' scene under expert Disney educators.
Sip and Sketch | Reflective Puddle Painting
Join a creative art workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum where you sip and sketch a reflective puddle painting, exploring light, texture, and imagination in a welcoming, family-friendly studio setting.
The Art Playground: Earth Day
Hands-on art activities celebrating Earth Day at the Walt Disney Family Museum. A family-friendly workshop exploring eco-themed creativity inspired by Disney stories, inside a playful, education-friendly museum setting.
Paper Cut-Out Animation: Adult Session
Join an adults-only workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum to learn paper cut-out animation—from concept through final frame—guided by museum educators in a creative, studio-style session.
Walt Disney Family Museum Closed
Notice that the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco will be closed on June 8, 2026. Check the education page for details on hours, and plan future visits when the museum reopens.
Museum Open
Celebrate the Museum Open at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. Discover a new exhibition of Disney history, interactive displays, and family-friendly programming that invites adults and kids to explore art, animation, and storytelling.
Experimental Animation
Join a hands-on summer workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum to explore experimental animation techniques, blending storytelling, frame-by-frame experimentation, and archival insights in a creative, educational setting.
Animated Loops and GIFs
Join a hands-on art workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum to explore animated loops and GIFs, learning frame-by-frame animation, looping techniques, and digital storytelling in a playful, family-friendly setting.
Storytelling Adventures
A family-friendly storytelling workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco as part of the museum's education summer program, inviting kids and their families to explore imaginative tales.
Tablet Animation
Join a hands-on summer workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum to learn tablet-based animation, storytelling, and character design, guided by museum educators in an indoor, family-friendly setting perfect for kids and curious adults.
Imagining Worlds
Join a hands-on summer class at the Walt Disney Family Museum as you imagine new worlds through storytelling, art, and design inspired by Disney heritage; interactive prompts, gallery strolls, and creative activities blend imagination with history.
Animal Anatomy
Join a hands-on workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum exploring animal anatomy through interactive learning. Perfect for curious kids and families, this summer session blends biology with museum storytelling in an engaging indoor setting.
Paper Cut-Out Animation (Adult Session)
Hands-on Paper Cut-Out Animation workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum (Adult Session): learn stop-motion techniques using paper puppets, guided by an experienced animator in a welcoming museum classroom.
Developing a Sketchbook
Join a hands-on sketchbook workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum to explore page layout, line work, and creative prompts in a welcoming, museum setting—perfect for artists and curious beginners alike.
Digital 2D Animation
Join a hands-on Digital 2D Animation workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum, where learners explore frame-by-frame drawing, character design, and digital techniques in a family-friendly museum setting.
Museum Closed
Temporary closure of the Walt Disney Family Museum on September 7, 2026. The indoor venue will not open that day; visitors should check the official site for updates and plan a visit on an open day.
Walt Disney Family Museum Opens
The Walt Disney Family Museum opens its doors with a special opening, offering guests a first peek at new exhibits, interactive displays, and family-friendly tours in the Presidio venue.
Paper Cut-Out Animation (Adult Session)
Join an adult workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum to explore paper cut-out animation and stop-motion storytelling. Hands-on instruction on character-cut techniques, lightweight rigs, and frame-by-frame timing in a museum setting.
Paper Cut-Out Animation (Adult Session)
Join a hands-on workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum where adults learn paper cut-out animation, from storyboarding to stop-motion, with guided tutorials and practice time to bring two-dimensional cutouts to life.
Stop-Motion Animation: Culinary Arts
A summer workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum teaching stop-motion animation with a culinary-arts twist.
Summer Class | Lighting Environments
A summer workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum exploring lighting environments and design principles.
Pop-Up Studio | Mini Wardrobe Worlds
Pop-Up Studio at the Walt Disney Family Museum builds mini wardrobe worlds in a hands-on art session.
Summer Class | From Sketch to Screen: Trailer Animation
Hands-on summer workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum exploring how sketches become screen-ready trailer animations.
Storytime for Kids | Santa J. Claus is Comin’ to Town
Storytime for kids at the Walt Disney Family Museum as Santa Claus visits town for a festive reading event.
Pop-Up Studio | Decorative Airships
Pop-Up Studio at the Walt Disney Family Museum explores decorative airships through hands-on art making.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl(2003)
Film screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco.
Sip and Sketch | Paint a Whimsical Castle
Join a guided art workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum to sip and sketch a whimsical castle in a museum setting.
Developing a Sketchbook
A creative sketchbook workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum guiding participants in drawing techniques and personal sketchbook development.
In Conversation with Animator Willie Ito and Historian Mindy Johnson
Historian Mindy Johnson and veteran animator Willie Ito discuss Ito’s career, Disney animation history, and archival insights in a public conversation at the Walt Disney Family Museum.
Curator Talk: Happiest Place on Earth with Don Hahn
Curator talk at the Walt Disney Family Museum with Don Hahn, author and curator, exploring the Happiest Place on Earth.
Creating Walt Disney: A Magical Life (Imagineers Talk)
A discussion with Disney Imagineers Tom Fitzgerald and Jeff Shaver-Moskowitz about Walt Disney’s life, genius, and legacy, with behind-the-scenes insights at the Walt Disney Family Museum.
Sip and Sketch | Clay Cat Sculptures
Join a hands-on drawing workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum to sketch clay cat sculptures.
Disneyland Handcrafted with Leslie Iwerks & Kirsten Komoroske
Sold-out talk about Disneyland's handcrafted history with Leslie Iwerks and Kirsten Komoroske.
CANCELLED: Virtual Class | A Best Friend: Canine Character Design (Adult Session)
Cancelled: Virtual adult workshop on designing canine characters hosted by the Walt Disney Family Museum, focused on illustration and character development for artists and enthusiasts.
World Building & Concept Art (Grades 6–10 Session)
Hands-on World Building & Concept Art workshop for grades 6–10 at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco.
In Conversation with Animator Willie Ito and Historian Mindy Johnson
A live conversation with animator Willie Ito and historian Mindy Johnson at the Walt Disney Family Museum.
Animal Anatomy
A family-friendly workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum exploring animal anatomy through hands-on activities and observation.
Pop-Up Studio | Three-Dimensional Drawings Made Easy
Hands-on workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum exploring three-dimensional drawing techniques.
Directing at Disney: Brenda Chapman & Mindy Johnson in Conversation
In-depth conversation with Disney director Brenda Chapman and historian Mindy Johnson about directing at Disney.
Sip and Sketch | Draw a Loyal Pet
Sip and Sketch at the Walt Disney Family Museum: an art workshop where you draw a loyal pet in a casual, creative setting.
Summer Class | Dungeons & Drawing
A summer drawing workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum exploring illustration and storytelling through hands-on activities.
Pop-Up Studio | Castle Tower Salt & Pepper Shakers
Hands-on Pop-Up Studio workshop at the Walt Disney Family Museum crafting a castle-tower salt-and-pepper shaker project.