The Walt Disney Family Museum

If you're looking for things to do in San Francisco, head to The Walt Disney Family Museum.

Visit The Walt Disney Family Museum with Go City®

• With us, there are no entry fees on the day – all you've got to do is show your pass.
• General admission to The Walt Disney Family Museum included.
• Access all the permanent galleries.
• Admission to the Special Exhibit is an additional purchase, please visit the Ticket Desk for more details.
• Your pass gives you access to many more attractions in San Francisco, so don't forget to check them out.

This is one museum with family at its heart. Visit one of the most inspiring museums in San Francisco, The Walt Disney Family Museum, and learn all about how one man’s tireless pursuit transformed the world of animation and entertainment and created an American legacy.

The Walt Disney Family Museums features 40,000 square feet of interactive and entertaining exhibits and galleries, including over 200 video screens and an intricate model of Disneyland. You’ll get to see early drawings of Disney characters, cartoons, movies, music, listening stations, and more, all narrated in Walt’s own voice.

Explore Walt Disney’s personal life, from the early beginnings to the building of Disneyland. And learn about how he created an empire that continues to inspire innovation and imagination, even today.

The Walt Disney Family Museum highlights

Early Beginnings – see Walt’s early drawings and find out more about his desire to join the war effort.
The Move to Hollywood – explore the origins of arguably the world’s most famous mouse – Mickey.
Exploring New Horizons – Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs was Walt’s first feature, learn all about this and more in gallery three.
Walt and The Natural World – Disney is known for animation but in this exhibit, you’ll find out more about the nature documentaries he created.
Disneyland and Beyond – possibly his finest creation, find out more about the Magical Kingdom.
Remembering Walt Disney – learn about the legacy Walt Disney left behind.

Walt Disney facts

• Seven Disney characters have stars on the Walk of Fame – Mickey Mouse, Snow White, Kermit the Frog, Donald Duck, Winnie the Pooh, Tinker Bell, and The Muppets.
• The Walt Disney Company was originally called Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio.
• There are six Disneyland Parks and Resorts – California, and Florida in the US, Paris, France, Shanghai, China, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.

Go City is a better way to sightsee. Your pass includes Walt Disney Family Museum tickets, plus admission to dozens of top San Francisco attractions for one money-saving price.

Ready to start exploring San Francisco? First, choose between an All-Inclusive Pass or Explorer Pass.

§Getting in: admission is on a timed-entry basis; pass holders will receive the next available time upon arrival. There may be a short wait, but you'll be granted entry as soon as possible.

Please note:

• Admission is free for children 5 and under.
• Your health and safety is important to us so please click here to review the measures in place at this attraction, in advance of your visit.
• Photography is allowed inside the galleries, except flash photography.

The Walt Disney Family Museum is located at 104 Montgomery Street in the Presidio of San Francisco, California. Please be aware that there are two Montgomery Streets in San Francisco—the museum is located in the Presidio of San Francisco, NOT in the Financial District. Remember to enter the zip code 94129 when planning your route. 

There are many ways to get to the museum. Below is a short list of recommendations. For comprehensive details, visit waltdisney.org/transportation. 

Parking: there are multiple parking lots in The Presidio. The largest and closest is located on the Main Post across from the museum, between Lincoln Ave and Sheridan Ave. Paid parking is enforced from 8AM–6PM; please see posted signs and machines for current rates.  

Rideshare: rideshare drop-off and pick-up is located in front of the museum. 

Bus

Presidio GO Shuttle: Free shuttle system operating around the Presidio, and between the Presidio and downtown San Francisco. 

Muni Bus Lines (SFMTA): San Francisco’s network of buses, light rails, cable cars, and streetcars

Golden Gate Transit: Public transit system supporting the North Bay region 

Bicycle: bicycle rentals are available through bike share stations around the Presidio and can be activated through the Lyft mobile app. Bicycle parking is located on the south side of the building, to the left of the main entrance. Locks are NOT supplied by the museum or Presidio.