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The Art Playground: Holiday Crafts

Workshops
Thu–Sun, Dec 18–21
CANCELED | Sat–Sun, Dec 27–28
10am–noon
Special Session: Fri, Dec 19
3–4pm | Ages 3–6

The Art Playground is for families with children ages 3 to 6. In our Learning Center, we will be embracing the Winter season and teaching simple art techniques. Children can use their imagination and new skills to create their festively themed items. Our Education staff will be present to support...

Artist Studio: Winter Stop-Motion Film Techniques

Workshops
Thu–Sun, Dec 18–21
CANCELED | Sat–Sun, Dec 27–28
1–3pm

The Artist Studio is geared toward adult and children ages 7 and up. Exploring the world of animation, guests can step into our Learning Center to discover aspects of stop-motion and specific film techniques. Our Education staff will be present to support, encourage, and inspire students to grab...

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Pop-Up Studio | Creative Lettering Techniques

Workshops
Sun, Apr 19 | 10:30am–12:30pm

Have you ever noticed how a single letter can feel wondrous? From the swirling curves of movie posters to the bold strokes of Park signage, creative lettering has always been part of the Disneyland charm. These playful letterforms do not just spell words, they tell stories, set moods, and invite you...

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Pop-Up Studio | Castle Tower Salt & Pepper Shakers

Workshops
Sun, Mar 22 | 10:30am–12:30pm

In conjunction with our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, enter the world of Disney architecture and discover the charming artistry behind castle-themed collectibles. We will explore how Disneyland designers embraced imaginative forms and playful details to craft...

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Pop-Up Studio | Decorative Airships

Workshops
Sun, Jan 25 | 10:30am–12:30pm

Flying ships have captured imaginations for generations, blending artistry with engineering to create the illusion of sailing the skies. In conjunction with our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, we will explore the origins of the iconic Peter Pan’s Flight attraction...

Virtual Studio Series | Animate a Playful Puppy (Youth Session)

Workshops Virtual
Sat, Jan 17 | 1–2:30pm PT

Step into the world of classic Disney animation and discover the groundbreaking artistry behind One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)! Join us as we celebrate the 65th anniversary of this classic “tail” and explore how Disney animators embraced xerography, a process that allowed their drawings to be...

In-Person Studio Series | Animate an Airship (Adult Session)

Workshops
Sat, Jan 31 | 10:30am–noon

In conjunction with our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, take to the skies and celebrate the magic of Peter Pan’s Flight, one of Disneyland’s original Opening Day attractions from July 17, 1955! Inspired by Walt Disney’s 1953 animated classic Peter Pan, this rail...

Virtual Studio Series | Animate a Bear Eating Honey (Adult Session)

Workshops Virtual
Sat, Feb 7 | 10:30am–noon PT

Grab your honeypots and join us as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966)! In this Workshop, we will take a closer look at the origins of this beloved animated character and explore how animators illustrated bears in television and feature film throughout the...

Virtual Studio Series | Animate a River Hippo Rising (Adult Session)

Workshops Virtual
Sat, Mar 7 | 10:30am–noon PT

In conjunction with our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, step into the wild and celebrate the legacy of Adventureland and one of Disneyland’s original attractions, the Jungle Cruise. Inspired by Disney’s True-Life Adventures documentary series, this Opening Day...

Virtual Studio Series | Animate a River Hippo Rising (Youth Session)

Workshops Virtual
Sat, Mar 7 | 1–2:30pm PT

In conjunction with our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, step into the wild and celebrate the legacy of Adventureland and one of Disneyland’s original attractions, the Jungle Cruise. Inspired by Disney’s True-Life Adventures documentary series, this Opening Day...

The Art Playground: Springtime

Workshops
Sat & Sun, Mar 21–22 | 10am–noon

The Art Playground is for families with children ages 3 to 6. In our Learning Center, we will be embracing the Spring season and teach simple art techniques. Children can use their imagination and new skills to create their nature inspired themed items. Our Education staff will be present to support...

The Art Playground: Earth Day

Workshops
Sat & Sun, Apr 25–26 | 10am–noon

The Art Playground is for families with children ages 3 to 6. In our Learning Center, we will be embracing Earth Day and teach simple art techniques. Children can use their imagination and new skills to create crafty items from recycled material. Our Education staff will be present to support...

Walt Disney Treasure Trivia Answer Key

Answer Keys

Novice Historian Answer Key

  1. The bombing of Pearl Harbor

  2. Submarine Voyage

  3. Walt Disney

  4. Audio-Animatronics® technology

  5. Seal Island (1949)

  6. Sleeping Beauty/Princess Aurora

  7. It does not represent a specific time period at Disneyland and instead specifically represents attractions and areas that existed or were in development during Walt’s life

  8. 1955

  9. Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, “it’s a small world”, Ford Magic Skyway as Primeval World Diorama, and/or Carousel of Progress

  10.  Animator

Expert Historian Answer Key

  1. “Mammal of the Year”

  2. George McGinnis

  3. Spare fabric from his daughter Diane’s dolls

  4. Treasure Island (1950)

  5. The True-Life Adventures Title Card

  6. He flipped the model backwards

  7. Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light & Magic

  8. 1962

  9. PeopleMover

  10. Carousel of Progress, Pirates of the Caribbean, and/or Sleeping Beauty (1959)

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Available Spaces

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 fill out this form or contact our Events team at 415.345.6837 or events@wdfmuseum.org.

Click-through previews of available spaces are provided below.

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Events and Venue Rentals

The Walt Disney Family Museum is a premiere venue rental space in San Francisco. With exciting content and original exhibitions for all to enjoy, The Walt Disney Family Museum is happy to offer our space for celebrations and activities for all types of groups and ages.

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 San Francisco event space.

For additional information and pricing, please fill out this form or contact our Events team at 415.345.6837 or events@wdfmuseum.org.

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Stories from the Steamboat: The History of Walt Disney’s Mark Twain Riverboat

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In November 1918, a young Walt Disney stepped onto a ship named the Vauban, which was set to take him and his Red Cross Ambulance Corps unit from the United States all the way to France. For a 16-year-old boy who had never traveled farther east than Illinois or farther west than Colorado, this was a sizable adventure; Walt’s journey to France marked his first-ever encounter with the ocean. It would not be his last. In the years to come, Walt spent time on freighters, steamships, cruise ships...

Xavier "X" Atencio: The Legacy of An Artist, Imagineer, and Disney Legend

Talks
Sat, Jan 10 | 6pm

Xavier “X” Atencio started his career at Walt Disney Productions as an assistant animator and went on to be one of the first Imagineers, writing the scripts for Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion. Join us for a discussion of the new Disney Editions book, Xavier "X" Atencio: The Legacy...