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The Walt Disney Family Museum

San Francisco, California

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The museum was co-founded by Walt Disney's daughter, Diane Disney Miller, to honor her father's legacy and share his story with the world.

The museum houses the first known drawing of Mickey Mouse, sketched by Walt Disney himself in 1928.

Walt Disney received 32 Academy Awards, the most ever won by an individual, and many of them are on display at the museum.

The museum features a 12-foot model of Disneyland as Walt Disney originally envisioned it, complete with tiny attractions and details.

The museum is located in the historic Presidio of San Francisco, offering stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

The museum showcases original artwork and animation cells from Disney's groundbreaking film 'Fantasia,' highlighting its innovative use of music and animation.

The museum's galleries explore Walt's childhood in Missouri and his early career struggles, showing how they shaped his creative vision.

Walt Disney was a train enthusiast, and the museum features a detailed exhibit on his passion for locomotives, including a model of his backyard railroad.

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