Join us for a virtual screening of a new animated short film, Two Ships (2025), followed by a Q&A with its creators. In this hand-drawn film, a couple working opposite schedules attempt to maintain their connection through fleeting encounters. Learn about the creation of this heartwarming, family...
In this hand-drawn film, a couple working opposite schedules attempt to maintain their connection through fleeting encounters.
To celebrate the release of our new book, Walt Disney Treasures: Personal Art and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Family Museum, we are displaying rare and unique objects from the collection that are also featured in the book. Some of the artifacts showcased in the book and here have never been seen...
If it is adventure you seek, then look no further than this Studio Series! Join us as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Walt Disney Television Animation’s Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1985). We will dive in behind the scenes of how this beloved television show series was developed and the...
Blair’s own niece and the eminent historian were recently at The Walt Disney Family Museum in conjunction with Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic.
Join us as we celebrate The Big Green Draw, the world’s largest drawing festival. Our annual free community event will celebrate Walt Disney’s contributions to visual arts and vision for a more sustainable earth. In conjunction with this year’s #ClimateOfChange theme, experience a unique animal...
Walt Disney’s Fantasia (1940) was an ambitious project that combined classical music with colorful animations. For its monumental 85th anniversary, this workshop will go over the history of this feature film, its lasting impact, and how inanimate everyday objects have been given life and personality...
San Francisco, October 17, 2025—The Walt Disney Family Museum continues its celebration of the 70th anniversary of Disneyland with the debut of Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, an original special exhibition curated by award-winning producer and Disney Legend Don Hahn with museum
Whether you have recently watched Walt Disney’s animated classic or have not seen it “in a dog’s age,” join us for a special celebration of the 70th anniversary of the release of Lady and the Tramp (1955). Author and Disney food and travel expert Marcy Carriker Smothers will be in conversation with...
Emperor Kuzco lived his grandiose life always following the same “groove” and never questioned what he might be missing (besides a Kuzcotopia water park) until a humble visitor to his palace and a misread potion bottle label changed his life forever. Oh yeah, it’s all coming together. Join us in...
Select Sundays this Autumn, The Walt Disney Family Museum presents special sensory-friendly film screenings of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977). To make this film a comfortable experience for all, lights will be dimmed instead of off, volume will be slightly lowered, and closed...
In this fun and hands-on session, learn how to make your drawings truly come to life and put your creativity in the spotlight! 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 creating a club badge pin of...
Supervising Animator and Graphic Novelist Bobby Podesta has worked at Pixar Animation Studios for nearly three decades. In addition to serving as Supervising Animator on Toy Story 3 (2010), Cars 3 (2017), and Soul (2020), he worked as a story artist on several films and directed episodes of the...
Dogs come in all unique shapes and sizes—it’s no wonder that these loveable creatures have been given the title of “Man’s Best Friend.” Grab your leashes and hang on tight as we take a brisk walk through the illustration of dogs in animation over the centuries. In this six-week virtual class, we...
Dogs come in all unique shapes and sizes—it’s no wonder that these loveable creatures have been given the title of “Man’s Best Friend.” Grab your leashes and hang on tight as we take a brisk walk through the illustration of dogs in animation over the centuries. In this six-week virtual class, we...
Animation is a versatile medium that allows animators to explore storytelling beyond traditional drawing. Paper, clay, and even sand have proven to be other unique ways to animate a tale. This eight-week course will focus on understanding basic animation principles, with each class working with a...
Women have been an influential part of animation history and The Walt Disney Studios’ story since the very beginning. From pioneers like M.J. Winkler and Mary Blair to contemporary visionaries like Jennifer Lee and Lorelay Bové, join us for an in-depth look at some of the amazing women from the past...
Join us for a spooky, swashbuckling time as author and former Imagineer Jason Surrell discusses his work on two beloved Disney attractions, Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion. In addition to his work for Walt Disney Imagineering, Surrell has developed dozens of attractions for Universal...
Join us in closing out a year of celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Jim Henson Company with an exclusive Talk with Author Craig Shemin as he discusses his two books about Sam and Friends—Jim Henson’s first television show—with Dave Goelz, the master puppeteer and voice actor behind Gonzo and...
