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The Walt Disney Family Museum

ArtHistoryClosed · Opens 10amFrom $30Presidio Transit Center (Muni 43, PresidiGo shuttle)

Founded by Walt's daughter Diane Disney Miller and opened in 2009, the museum tells Walt Disney's life story, from his Midwest childhood to his death in 1966, across ten permanent galleries in historic army buildings on the Presidio's Main Post. Highlights include the earliest known drawings of Mickey Mouse, the honorary Snow White Oscar with its seven miniature statuettes, a multiplane camera, the Lilly Belle locomotive from Walt's backyard railroad and a 14-foot model of the Disneyland of his imagination. Special exhibitions on Disney artists run in the lower-level galleries.

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Getting there

104 Montgomery Street, The Presidio, San Francisco, CA 94129

Nearest station: Presidio Transit Center (Muni 43, PresidiGo shuttle), Lyon St & Greenwich St (Muni 45), Richardson Ave & Francisco St (Muni 28, Golden Gate Transit)

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Thu10:00–17:30
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Sat10:00–17:30
Sun10:00–17:30

Admission

From $30

Seniors 65+ and students $20, youth 6-17 $15; free for children 5 and under, members and US military. Some special exhibitions carry a separate charge.

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Visitor Information

How much does The Walt Disney Family Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to The Walt Disney Family Museum is $30. Seniors 65+ and students $20, youth 6-17 $15; free for children 5 and under, members and US military. Some special exhibitions carry a separate charge.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of The Walt Disney Family Museum?
The Walt Disney Family Museum is open Thursday-Sunday 10:00-17:30 (last entry 16:30); closed Monday-Wednesday. Closed Thanksgiving (26 November 2026), 25 December and 1 January; closes at 16:00 (last entry 15:00) on 24 and 31 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is The Walt Disney Family Museum?
The Walt Disney Family Museum is located at 104 Montgomery Street, The Presidio, San Francisco, CA 94129, in the The Presidio (Main Post) area of San Francisco. The nearest stations are Presidio Transit Center (Muni 43, PresidiGo shuttle), Lyon St & Greenwich St (Muni 45), Richardson Ave & Francisco St (Muni 28, Golden Gate Transit).
What can I see at The Walt Disney Family Museum?
Walt Disney's life told by his family: the earliest Mickey sketches, a wall of Oscars and a 14-foot Disneyland model. Current highlights include The Permanent Galleries: Walt Disney's Life, Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle.
Do I need to book The Walt Disney Family Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit The Walt Disney Family Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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