Successful animators have a comprehensive understanding of basic animation techniques and principles. This eight-week course focuses on one of these concepts each class by working traditionally with pencil and paper. Budding animators develop a strong foundation, continue to build their knowledge of...
It is time to dust off those shoes, hit the dance floor, and “set the world in motion” for Disney’s A Goofy Movie’s (1995) 30th anniversary. Join us as we “Perfect(ly) Cast” our way through the production of the film, character development of Powerline, and the various ways animators have utilized...
Experience Walt Disney’s legacy of inspiration and innovation by booking a special speaker for your next event, meeting, or team bonding experience. Our exclusive roster of industry insiders will present engaging stories and imaginative insights through topical presentations and workshops. Contact our Events Team for more details at events@wdfmuseum.org.
Looking for a place to host your holiday celebration? The Walt Disney Family Museum houses a variety of stunning venue rental spaces. From intimate dinners to lively receptions and corporate holiday parties, our experienced team will handle all the details to ensure your event is seamless, so you can enjoy every moment. Book by November 1st 2024 and receive an exclusive 15% discount on all December holiday bookings! For additional information and pricing, please contact our events@wdfmuseum.org or visit our Events and Venue Rentals page.
We are thrilled to announce our latest offering, Wonder Wednesdays. With special limited time pricing, enjoy private group access to the museum galleries while the museum is closed to the public. This experience is available 2–3:30pm and 4–5:30pm every Wednesday, with additional times available upon request.
Tailor your own custom event rental. Gain a deeper perspective about the life and legacy of Walt Disney with a one-hour, specialized Storyteller Tour available upon request. For an additional fee, book the Theater or Awards Lobby to host the perfect post-gallery reception.
For more details, email groups@wdfmuseum.org or submit the inquiry form below.
2.5 hour experience
Available Saturdays and Sundays, 10am–5pm | Maximum of 20 guests
Included in the $900 venue rental fee:
Private use of theater, Theater Gallery, and large area of front porch
Exclusive film screening of a Disney classic
Custom-themed party favor (subject to additional charge)
Tours and scavenger hunts are available for an additional fee.
2 hour experience
Maximum of 20 guests
Included in the $900 package:
Admission to main museum galleries
Two certified Storyteller tour guides
Everyone’s a Storyteller Workshop: Discover communication, inspiration, and effective storytelling. In this whimsical workshop, hear from our certified guides about the techniques we have developed directly from Walt’s body of work.
Scavenger Hunt: Take a deeper look at our objects with a fast-paced Scavenger Hunt of the main museum galleries. In addition to finding our most popular artifacts, you and your team will have an opportunity to get creative and make your own magical memories! Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Can be booked in conjunction with a theater rental or as its own experience.
To book your celebration or for more information, please email birthdays@wdfmuseum.org.
Celebrate your love story at The Walt Disney Family Museum, one of San Francisco’s most unique and enchanting wedding venues. Located in the heart of the Presidio, The Walt Disney Family Museum offers an unforgettable setting for weddings, rehearsal dinners, engagement celebrations, bridal festivities, and more! The breathtaking backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge coupled with the natural beauty of the surroundings provides the perfect backdrop for your special day.
The Diane Disney Miller Exhibition Hall serves as the center of our wedding experiences, a spacious and elegant space perfect for both ceremonies and receptions. For couples seeking a more intimate ceremony and reception space, we also offer our Fantasia-inspired theater and Awards Lobby.
We invite you to see the magic in person as we host the beginning of your happily ever after!
For additional information and pricing, please contact our Event Team at 415.345.6837 or events@wdfmuseum.org.
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.
Our social narrative is a resource for persons on the autism spectrum who may benefit from descriptions and pictures that show what a typical visit to The Walt Disney Family Museum is like. If you, your child, or someone else in your group would benefit from this resource, you can download our Social Narrative as a PDF below.
Join us for an in-depth look at the new book, After Disney: Toil, Trouble, and the Transformation of America's Favorite Media Company, with author, award-winning journalist, and producer Neil O’Brien. After Disney tells the story of the succession struggle that followed Walt Disney’s death and the...
Fairies, dwarves, mermaids, and elves have a special place in the realm of fantasy. These iconic figures are not only found in ancient fables and folklore, but also in Walt Disney’s films and in Disneyland’s Fantasyland! Gather some pixie dust and soar with us as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of...
Comics and storyboarding share a unique connection in how to tell sequential visual stories. In this two-week class, students will discuss the history and evolution of each form and their similarities and differences. Students will learn about transferring scripts to boards and panels, gesture...
This class is currently sold out, however, if you would like to be placed on a waitlist, please email studio@wdfmuseum.org.
Scholarships for this class are also still available. Please see Scholarship Opportunities below for more information.
In many films, the audience is introduced to a...
Join us as we explore animation through the lens of race, ethnicity, and culture from around the world. In this two-week class, students will study diverse stories, writing tropes, and prominent figures within the animation industry. Using paper cut-out animation skills, students will then design...
Join us for this two-week intensive class that focuses on 2D digital animation. Students learn how to take a character and bring them to life using classical, hand-drawn animation skills, then create their own short film.
Class culminates in a friends-and-family screening of all final projects.
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From body shape to color scheme and clothing, every visible element of a character can give a viewer insight about who they are. Join us for this two-week intensive class as you learn how to design memorable and original characters. As you create a new personality for your character, dive further...
A well-developed setting can set your story apart and completely immerse your audience. Join us for a two-week intensive course exploring visual development as well as an exclusive look into today’s animation field led by guest animators.
In this session, students focus on the process of...
Join us on an incredible two-week journey as we look at what it means to be a woman in animation. Students will design their own female lead character while studying narrative structure, fairy tales, and writing tropes and stereotypes in animated films. After developing storyboards and character...
In this two-week class, be prepared to reimagine ideas and designs as you learn what it takes to be an animator. Using animation principles and unconventional items, various drawing methods and practices will be explored. After multiple animation tests, students will then use their new skills to...