Museums and galleries in Walt Disney World

24 museums and galleries in Walt Disney World, from the big collections to small independent spaces.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Photo: Benjamin D. Esham ( bdesham ), CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

SeeAttractionAnimal Kingdom
Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
Located in the fictional village of Serka Zong. Defy local wisdom and book a train ride through the heart of yeti country, crossing the Forbidden Mountain to forge a path to Everest. Don't say you weren't warned, however, when you find the tracks are out and your train starts careening backwards! This roller coaster is exciting and includes a number of neat twists and special effects. The queue is also worth seeing; it takes you through an expedition-supply shop and a museum purporting to hold conclusive evidence of the yeti's existence. Very popular ride, so you might want to consider a Fastpass, especially if you've been through the standby queue once already.
SeeAttractionMagic Kingdom
The Hall of Presidents
This attraction starts with an inspirational ultra-widescreen film on the history of the U.S. presidency. At the climax, the screen rises to reveal all 46 presidents on the stage, presented in lifelike Audio-Animatronics. Washington, Lincoln, and Trump give brief speeches.
EatAmerican restaurantMagic Kingdom
Be Our Guest
Enjoy a light, French-inspired breakfast or lunch in the Beast's grand ballroom (or his mysterious West Wing, or the Rose Gallery). The food is quick but the service is elegant; you'll be fed on fine china, not paper plates! Even though lunch at Be Our Guest is considered a "Quick Service" meal (for Disney Dining Plan purposes) and you still have to find your own table, you can make ADRs for lunch. In fact, you can even pre-order your meal, up to 30 days in advance.
8AM-2:30PMBreakfast prix fixe: ages 10+ $20, ages 3-9 $12; Lunch: $10-14
SeeAttractionHollywood Studios
Walt Disney Presents
A walk-through gallery housing props, artifacts, and diagrams galore; Disney history fans will have a ball. A 15-minute film tribute to Walt Disney, narrated by Julie Andrews, is also presented continuously throughout the day. In the months just before and after a major Disney feature film release, that tribute is replaced by a 10-minute sneak preview of the new movie.
Wheelchair accessible
SeeArt galleryEpcot
American Heritage Gallery
Inside the pavilion is this exhibit space, which changes occasionally to spotlight different aspects of American art or history. The current exhibit is "Re-Discovering America: Family Treasures from the Kinsey Collection", which focuses on African-American people and history.
Free entry · Wheelchair accessible
SeeArt galleryEpcot
Gallery of Arts and History
This gallery features exhibits of Moroccan science, music and technology.
Free entry · Wheelchair accessible
SeeArt galleryEpcot
Bijutsu-kan Gallery
Inside this replica of the White Heron Castle, modeled after part of the famous Himeji castle in Japan, are changing exhibits on Japanese culture. The current exhibit is "Kawaii: Japan's Cute Culture", which examines the historical roots and modern examples of the Japanese kawaii aesthetic.
Wheelchair accessible
EatInternational restaurantAnimal Kingdom
Tiffins
Animal Kingdom's newest eatery, named after the Indian custom of packing light meals in round metal boxes, is all about travel. Each of the three dining rooms features artifacts from Imagineers' research trips: the Trek Gallery (Asia), the Safari Gallery (Africa), and the Grand Gallery (animals). It's a Signature Restaurant, so the menu is adventurous and blends African, Asian, and European flavors. There's an adjacent lounge called Nomads Lounge for those who just want a drink (and maybe some street-food-inspired dishes off the bar menu). While you're here, purchase a hangtag to hang in the restaurant to support Disney's conservation efforts.
Dining Plan requires two credits
BuyEpcot
The Art of Disney
A store for Disney art lovers; illustrations, paintings and sculptures range from $25 prints up to $5000+ statues.
BuyArt shopDisney Springs
The Art of Disney
An art gallery a-la-Disney, filled with works that wouldn't look out of place in a museum, whether they had a Disney theme or not. Fun to browse, but don't think you can't afford the stuff in here; there's lots to be had for very reasonable prices. Of course, if you feel like splurging, you can't really go wrong here, either.
BuyEpcot
Wyland Galleries
Underwater-themed prints and paintings, featuring the work of the artist Wyland. Very expensive, but very beautiful to browse.
SeeArt gallery
Stave Church Gallery
World Showcase Promenade
Free entry · Wheelchair accessible
SeeArt gallery
House of the Whispering Willows
China Pavilion, Epcot
Wheelchair accessible
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Skycoaster
2850 Florida Plaza Blvd
BuyArt shop
Pop Gallery
1578 East Buena Vista Drive
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The Art Corner
1772 E Buena Vista Dr
BuyArt shop
Galleria Sottil
Dolphin Resort
SeeMuseum
The American Adventure
200 Epcot Center Dr
SeeArt gallery
WonderGround Gallery
SeeMuseum
Celebration History Center
690 Celebration Ave
SeeArt gallery
Lombard Contemporary Art
1 Grand Cypress Blvd
SeeArt gallery
Main Street Cinema - Art of Disney
4720 Caribbean Way
SeeArt gallery
Mexico Folk Art Gallery
Free entry · Wheelchair accessible
SeeArt gallery
Crystal Arts
1180 Seven Seas Drive

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