Walt Disney Hometown Museum
The Walt Disney Hometown Museum is located in the restored Santa Fe Railway Depot. Visitors find it in Marceline Township. 2001 is when its story starts.
A museum inside Marceline Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 19" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Marceline Township
Walt Disney Hometown Museum is inside Marceline Township, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Kansas City
Kansas City is about 95 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 2001
Walt Disney Hometown Museum dates from 2001. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
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Walt Disney Hometown Museum
The Walt Disney Hometown Museum is located in the restored Santa Fe Railway Depot in Marceline, Missouri. Opened in 2001, the museum houses a collection of memorabilia from the Disney family's farm where they lived from 1905 to 1909 along with Walt Disney's return to the town in 1946.
Many of the items were donated by the family of Ruth Flora Disney Beecher, Walt's sister. Artifacts include personal family letters and photos, Disney's wooden school desk and a recording of him asking his parents about their life. The museum houses the only remaining components of a Disneyland ride to be operated outside of Disneyland, the Midget Autopia. The museum also houses artifacts from the town's railroad history, including ATSF 5008, an EMD SD40 built in 1966.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 2001
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.2K a year
Where to stay near Walt Disney Hometown Museum
Places to stay start in Marceline Township (6) and Marceline (5).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Walt Disney Hometown Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marceline Township | in town | — | 6 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 2,589 | $116K | — |
| Marceline | in town | — | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 2,116 | $97K | — |
| Brookfield Township | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 4,711 | $119K | — |
| Brookfield | 8 mi northwest | 15 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 4,083 | $102K | C+ |
| Brunswick Township | 20 mi south | 30 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 1,256 | $99K | — |
| Macon | 25 mi east | 40 min | 6 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,532 | $152K | B− |
| Brunswick | 22 mi southwest | 35 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 798 | $76K | — |
| Mendon Township | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 1 1 hotel | 302 | $203K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Walt Disney Hometown Museum
These well-known sights sit within 64 miles.
63 mi Stadium & arenaFaurot Field
58 mi LandmarkAdam-ondi-Ahman
63 mi MuseumState Historical Society of Missouri
61 mi MuseumBattle of Lexington State Historic Site63 mi MuseumMuseum of Art and Archaeology62 mi GardenMcAlester Arboretum
63 mi GardenMizzou Botanic GardenPhoto credits
Faurot Field: Mitchell3417 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Adam-ondi-Ahman: Own work by Americasroof (Transfered by Jeneme), CC BY-SA 3.0 · State Historical Society of Missouri: Grey Wanderer, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Battle of Lexington State Historic Site: Americasroof, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Mizzou Botanic Garden: Unknown, Public domain
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Questions about Walt Disney Hometown Museum
Is Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline Township?
Yes. It’s inside Marceline Township, MO.
When is the best time to visit Walt Disney Hometown Museum?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is Walt Disney Hometown Museum from Kansas City?
About 95 miles southwest of Kansas City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Walt Disney Hometown Museum?
Kirksville Regional (IRK), about 34 miles away. The nearest big hub is Kansas City (MCI), about 98 miles.
Where should I stay near Walt Disney Hometown Museum?
Marceline Township (in town, 6 places to stay), Marceline (in town, 5 places to stay) and Brookfield Township (8 mi, 5 places to stay).
Tips from people in Marceline Township
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