San Francisco: Walt Disney Family Museum Admission & Golden Gate Views

Walt Disney's Life & Legacy in the Presidio, at Your Own Pace

You scan your ticket at the door and move through Walt Disney's life at your own pace: early drawings, animation tests, over 200 video screens, and his own voice narrating the exhibits. The museum's glass wall frames the Golden Gate Bridge, and kids under five enter free. Plan for two to three hours, or stay longer if the collection pulls you in.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Walt Disney Family Museum

• Enter museum with mobile ticket
• See early drawings and cartoons
• Listen to Walt Disney's narration
• View Walt's awards collection
• Explore Disneyland model
• Take photos of Golden Gate Bridge
• Enjoy views of San Francisco Bay

The experience

You walk into the Presidio and the museum opens onto a wall of glass: the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay sitting right there while you move through Walt Disney's drawings, cartoons, and the awards he collected across a lifetime. The Walt Disney Family Museum lets you set your own rhythm through exhibits narrated in his own voice, with more than 200 video screens playing early films and animation tests. You hear about the disappointments alongside the triumphs, and you see the model of Disneyland as he first imagined it before the park was built.

Your mobile ticket means no line. Just scan your phone at the door and you're in. The museum sits in the Presidio, which means the grounds around it are worth lingering on too, especially if the light is good and you want to photograph the bridge from outside. Kids five and under get in free with a paid adult, and the whole place is wheelchair accessible, so you can move through at whatever pace makes sense for your group. Non-flash photography is allowed for personal use, so you can document the drawings and the view without a camera crew setup.

The museum is open Thursday through Monday, 10am to 5:30pm, with last entry at 4:30pm. There's no fixed tour time. You stay as long as you want during those hours. Public transit gets you close, and once you're inside, all areas and surfaces are flat and accessible. If you're traveling with a stroller or a service animal, both are welcome. Just silence your phone in the galleries and you're set.

What’s included

• Your admission includes access to all museum exhibits, over 200 video screens, early Disney drawings and cartoons, listening stations with Walt's own narration, the Disneyland model, and the Golden Gate Bridge view from the glass wall.
• Children five and under enter free with a paid adult.
• Non-flash photography for personal use is permitted.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to Sunday20 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:20

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by The Walt Disney Family Museum

Is this one for you?Right for anyone spending time in San Francisco who wants to understand Disney's creative process without a guided tour. You move through at your own pace and the mobile ticket gets you straight in. Plan for two to three hours, though you can stay longer if the collection holds you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

Can I take photos inside the Walt Disney Family Museum?

Yes, non-flash photography is allowed for personal, non-commercial use. Flash photography and professional camera equipment are not permitted.

What time does the museum open and close?

Open Thursday through Monday, 10am to 5:30pm. Last entry is at 4:30pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Strollers and prams are also welcome.

How do I use my mobile ticket?

Simply scan your phone at the museum entrance for direct entry. No printing required.

Can I bring a service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed throughout the museum.

How long does the visit usually take?

There's no set duration. You tour at your own pace and can stay as long as you wish during opening hours.

Is there public transportation to the museum?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby in the Presidio.