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Membership

Become a Member: Please visit www.waltdisney.org for complete information and applications to become a member of The Walt Disney Family Museum.

Benefits: Membership includes a free subscription to our quarterly Members Newsletter and a membership card that grants free admission with a Timed-Entry Ticket, discounts on educational and public programs, and a 10% discount in the Museum Store.

Levels: Individual: $75; Seniors over 65 and Students with valid I.D.: $55
Dual: $125; Seniors: $95
Family: $175 – Family Membership covers up to four members.
Founding: $500 – Founding Members receive an additional 5% discount in the Museum Store, an autographed copy of a recent publication, Timed-Entry Tickets for 20 guests when accompanied by Founding Member, and a limited edition Founding Member pin, and invitations to events, lectures, concerts, receptions and openings
 

Admissions

Tickets: The museum opens October 1, 2009.  Timed-entry tickets are now available online at www.waltdisney.org.

Prices: Members: Free
Adults: $20:00
Seniors (over 65): $15:00
Students with valid I.D.: $15:00
Children ages 6-17: $12.50
Children under age 6: Free with adult admissions

About Us

Who We Are: This is the official Facebook page of The Walt Disney Family Museum, which will tell the story of the life and work of Walt Disney. The museum will debut on October 1, 2009, in state-of-the-art facilities in the Presidio of San Francisco. Timed-entry tickets are now available online at www.waltdisney.org.

Calendar - NOVEMBER 2009

November 1-20 - Film of the Month: Film of the Month: Sleeping Beauty
When: November 1-20; 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm
Where:: Theater
tickets now available online.
The classic fairy tale of a princely kiss awaking a beautiful princess from a deep sleep is the subject of Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty. Throughout the month of November, relive or discover for the first time the visually stunning animated feature, Sleeping Beauty as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of this incredible film.

November 14: What: International Animation Festival and the Screening of the Alice Comedies.
When: November 14
Where: Landmark Theatres Embarcadero Center Cinema
tickets available on the SF Film Society website.
Walt Disney's first successful series of films, the Alice Comedies, were built around a clever special-effects idea: a real little girl entering a cartoon world and interacting witht he cartoon characters. The Walt Disney Family Museum will partner with the San Francisco International Animation Festival to present these charming films. A selection of the Alice Comedies can be seen during the Festival on Saturday, November 14 at the Embarcadero Cinema.

November 21 - Lecture: What: The Art of Sleeping Beauty with Lella Smith
When: November 21 at 3:00pm
Where: Theater
tickets now available online.
The rich tapestry appearance is the visual hallmark of Sleeping Beauty and the primary vision of animator Eyvind Earle. Lella Smith, Creative Director of Walt Disney Animation Studios Research Library, will discuss the unique art and design that brought Princess Aurora and her magical world to life 50 years ago.

November 22 - Lecture: What: Sleeping Beauty's Castle and Beyond: The Designs and Art of Herb Ryman
When: November 22 at 3:00pm
Where: Theater
tickets now available online.
The first glimpse of the gleaming white towers of "Sleepign Beauty's Castle" is a moment that few forget. But, who designed Disneyland's most recognizable landmark and the dream home of many a prince and princess? Here is the opportunity to discover the creativity of an early Imagineer, Herb Ryman, from Marty Sklar, former International Ambassador for Walt Disney Imagineering.

Mr. Sklar, who was with the Walt Disney Company and Walt Disney Imagineering for 53 years, will talk about the extraordinary talent of Herb Ryman that went beyond his work at Disneyland by sharing his art and designs.

November 26 - Thanksgiving Day: Museum is closed.

November 27-January 4- Holiday Film: What: Christmas with Walt Disney (special Holiday film).
When:November 27-December 31; 10:30pm, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, 6:30pm
Where: Theater
tickets now available online.
Walt Disney's Christmases past are remembered in this special holiday screening that includes Walt's "Nutcracker Suite" from Fantasia (1940), Puto's Christmas Tree (1952), scenes from the television Christmas specials, and rarely seen home movies of Walt at home with his family. See how Walt celebrated this beloved holiday at the Studio, at Disneyland, and at home.

Calendar - DECEMBER 2009

November 27 - January 4 - Film of the Month: Film of the Month: Christmas with Walt Disney
When: November 27-January 4; 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, 6:30pm (except Tuesdays, December 5, December 25 and January 1).
Where: Theater
tickets now available online.
This special holiday screening includes The Nutcracker Suite from Fantasia (1940), Pluto's Christmas Tree (1952), scenes from the television Christmas specials, and rarely seen home movies of Walt and his family. See how Walt celebrated Christmas at the Studio, at Disneyland, and at home.

December 5 - Memories of Walt: What: Memories of Walt: A Conversation with Legends
When: December 5; 2:00pm
Where: Theater
tickets now available online.
Join us on Walt’s birthday as we hear from Disney Legends Blaine Gibson, Rolly Crump, and Richard Sherman as they share special memories of Walt. Blaine is the sculptor behind the Hall of Presidents, Rolly is one of the Imagineers behind “It’s a Small World” and “Haunted Mansion” and Richard wrote such Disney music classics as “It’s a Small World” and “Chim Chim Cher-ee”.  It will be an extraordinary afternoon filled with stories, laughter, and reflection.

December 12 - String Circle Quartet: What: String Circle Quartet
When: December 12; 4:00pm
Where: Special Exhibition Hall, 122 Riley Ave
tickets now available online.
Concerts in our Special Exhibition Hall continue to shine light on composers of Fantasia with Schubert’s String Quartet in G. Henry Purcell’s delightful Suite from The Faery Queen—a bit of musical fantasy—is also performed. Joseph Edelberg, Anthony Martin, and Kati Kyme, violins, and Thalia Moore, cello.

December 19-20 - AVE's Candlelight Christmas: What: Artists' Vocal Ensemble Concert: A Candlelight Christmas
When: December 19-20; 4:00pm
Where:Special Exhibition Hall, 122 Riley Ave
tickets now available online.
Nothing is more magical than a choir performing classic Christmas songs and carols. Our candlelight program will include European Renaissance motets and carols, contemporary American carols and anthems, and an audience sing-along led by Jonathan Dimmock.

December 25 - Christmas Day: Museum is closed