Blast into a Day of Space!
Sat, Nov 8 | 10am–5pm
In collaboration with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics in conjunction with the Bay Area Science Festival, scientists and Disney historians discuss and demonstrate Walt’s influence on the Space Age with the “Man in Space” series from the Disneyland TV show.
Although all space-related activities on this day are free with museum admission, an additional paid ticket is required for the talk with Jim Korkis and Eric Toldi.
TALK | How Walt Put a Man on the Moon
3–4:30pm | Theater | $10 members, $12 non-members
Get ready to blast off on an outer space adventure with Disney historian Jim Korkis and space historian Eric Toldi as they reveal how Walt Disney teamed up with scientists to encourage America to aim for the stars.
LITTLE OPEN STUDIO | Make a Shooting Star
10am–noon | Learning Center, Art Studio | FREE for members or with museum admission
Let’s celebrate the sky! Make your very own shooting star or flaming comet using a variety of colorful materials.
OPEN STUDIO | Orbiting Planets and Multiplane Animation
10am–5pm | Learning Center, Digital Media Studio | FREE for members or with museum admission
Join us for a hands-on experience animating the solar system using our Multiplane Camera stations. Create your own planets, and then dabble with timing and spacing to imitate how they orbit at different speeds around the sun.
In our art workshop, help us build a Martian colony, with fun, hands-on ways to think like NASA engineers. This unique colony, inspired by the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, lets kids apply science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills to solve design challenges and answer the important social questions that must be tackled before our big trip to the Red Planet!
SPOTLIGHT TALKS | Man in Space
11am, 1pm & 3pm | Gallery 9 | FREE for members or with museum admission
Explore Walt’s influence on space exploration in the 1960s with a guided experience with museum educators.
FILM | “Man in Space”
11am | Theater | FREE for members or with museum admission
Ever wondered about rockets, satellites, or space travel? Join us for a special screening of “Man in Space,” an inside look at all things zero gravity.
Also this weekend: WELLS FARGO CUSTOMER APPRECIATION
Wells Fargo customers get in free to The Walt Disney Family Museum as part of Wells Fargo Customer Appreciation Weekends. All Wells Fargo cardholders will receive one free ticket per household on Saturday and Sunday, November 8 and 9, 2014. Present your Wells Fargo debit or credit card, along with your photo ID, at the admission desk on the day of your visit to take advantage of this promotion. Additional charges may apply for special exhibitions, events, and programs.
