The Walt Disney Museum opening on October 1, financed by the Walt Disney Family Foundation, is dedicated to Walter Disney an incredible man, from when he was born in Chicago to his role as producer in Hollywood. Beyond his countless achievements, there was Walt: the loving son, brother, husband, and simply “Daddy” to his girls. Above all, family came first. With strong family ties and a harmonious home life, he dared to dream, create, and explore throughout his career.
The museum is in a 19th Century Army base but inside it is a high-tech wonderland with touch screens and sound systems that bring the drawings to life. It is located in the Presidio of San Francisco and is a non-profit organization established by the Disney heirs, his daughter Diane is the founder. Enter the Walt Disney Museum website, sign up with your email and stay informed with the latest news from The Walt Disney Family Museum, including details and tickets for all of the most up-to-date programs, workshops, events, and more. There are interactive galleries and art exhibitions narrated in Disney’s own voice along with cartoons, films, first person interviews from those who worked with him, and early drawings. You can hear Disney tell his own story, in his own words and in his own voice.The Museum also has extensive documentation on his private life thanks to his grandchildren who made the memorabilia available to all. It is all there at The Walt Disney Family Museum, we invite all those who love Disney to visit the museum and learn about Walt Disney, a man that believes all dreams can come true.