Walt Disney Family Museum to Open October 1st
August 7, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Home & Living
Fans of all things Disney will soon have a new museum to check out – The Walt Disney Family Museum, set to open October 1st, 2009 in San Francisco. The museum will be contained in three historic buildings in the Presidio, a former barracks, a former gymnasium, and a former storage facility. These buildings will include 10 galleries dedicated to chronicling the life of Walt Disney.
The story of Disney will evolve from the drawings of his youth, to the founding of his first company (Laugh-
Walt Disney Stamp from 1968
O-GramFilms), to the birth of Mickey Mouse, to the opening of Disneyland. Along the way, you’ll discover just how creative and technically innovative Disney was, and learn how about some of the revolutionary techniques and concepts that became commonplace. This guy was a creative genius!
The exhibits will be full of film clips, art, scripts, photographs, personal correspondence, home movies, and other artifacts that give us a glimpse into the man and his creative processes. And, as you would expect, there will be lots of video monitors throughout the museum, along with lots of interactive displays. The museum also has a movie theater, learning center, cafe, and gift shop.
The Walt Disney Family Museum is located at 104 Montgomery Street in San Francisco, and will be open Wednesday – Monday, 10 am – 6 pm. It will be closed on Tuesdays.
Admission is by timed-entry tickets, available for purchase online up to 60 days in advance. Tickets may not be available at the door, based on online sales, so plan to buy online and guarantee yourself admission. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (65+) and students, $12.50 for children ages 6-17, and children under age 6 are admitted FREE with an adult admission. Tickets are already on sale.
Strollers are not permitted in the galleries, and there is only limited stroller parking available. If you’re traveling with little ones, take this into consideration. Strollers are best left behind, and you’ll be prepared to carry your little one when tired.
Traffic and parking in the Presidio is often difficult, so consider public transportation. Get specific transportation and parking information from The Presidio’s website.
It sounds like there’s one MORE reason to visit San Francisco!
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