Step inside Gabby's Dollhouse at National Children's Museum

Meet and greet with Gabby, giveaways, activities, and more at this special MEOWseum Discovery Day

WASHINGTON – Today, National Children’s Museum announces its participation in Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days, a year-long collaboration between the Association of Children's Museums and DreamWorks Animation centered on the preschool brand Gabby’s Dollhouse. The show — created and executive produced by Traci Paige Johnson (Blue's Clues, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) and Jennifer Twomey (Blue's Clues, Team Umizoomi) — is a mixed media series that unboxes a surprise before jumping into a fantastical animated world full of adorable cat characters that live inside Gabby’s dollhouse. On September 7, 2025, National Children’s Museum will host a day-long event incorporating Gabby and her friends into special programming and activities, celebrating the power of imagination and exploration, and nourishing a love of discovery.

Gabby Meet & Greet
Anchoring the September 7 event is a Meet & Greet with Gabby, giving guests a chance to meet this lovable character in the real world. Multiple Meet & Greet sessions will span the Museum’s hours of operation from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Guests are required to register for the Meet & Greet in addition to purchasing regular Museum admission. Facilitated through the Museum's usual ticketing platform, guests add on a reservation for the “Gabby’s Dollhouse Meet & Greet” when buying tickets for September 7. Meet & Greet reservations are free, and only one is required per order. Upon arrival, registered guests will receive colored wristbands denoting their Meet & Greet time slot.

Museum-wide Activations
Supplementing the Meet & Greet, engaging activities will take place throughout the Museum, allowing all guests a chance to experience the joy Gabby’s Dollhouse. Activities include:

• Gabby’s Storytimes: jump into one of Gabby’s magical adventures with an interactive read-aloud
• DJ Catnip Baby Jam + Noise Parade: a cat-tastic spin on the Museum’s musical early learner program and end-of-day parade
• Scavenger Hunt: a paws-itively exciting challenge to find all of Gabby’s whiskered friends hidden throughout the Museum
• Special Gift Shop Items: the Museum gift shop will feature special Gabby's Dollhouse merchandise so guests can take the joy of the day home with them

Countdown to Gabby
For two weeks leading up to the September 7 event, National Children’s Museum will be offering daily pop-up activities inspired by Gabby’s Dollhouse themes. This Countdown to Gabby begins Sunday, August 24.

Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Day is included in the cost of Museum admission. However, access to the Meet & Greet element requires an additional, free registration. Tickets to the Museum are $18.95 for adults and children 1 and older and are free for children under 1 and Museum members. For more information about the exhibit at National Children’s Museum, please visit the Museum’s website: https://nationalchildrensmuseum.org/explore/events/gabbys-dollhouse-meowseum-discovery-day/

Located at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW off the Woodrow Wilson Plaza, National Children’s Museum’s extended summer hours (through September 1) include: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays; 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays; 9:30 - 11:30 am Tuesdays for advance ticketed field trips only.

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About National Children’s Museum
A playful learning adventure awaits! National Children’s Museum is a unique hybrid institution in downtown Washington, D.C., that combines learning elements found in a science center with children’s museum experiences. Through play-based science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) exhibits and programs, the Museum sparks curiosity and ignites creativity for children under the age of twelve and their families. Founded in 1974, the Museum has served Washingtonians for five decades, and since reopening its new location in September 2021, the Museum has established itself as an international destination for play, welcoming more than 751,000 visitors across all eight wards, 50 states, and more than 75 countries. Learn more on how to visit the Museum and engage with virtual STEAM resources at nationalchildrensmuseum.org.

DreamWorks Animation’s Gabby’s Dollhouse

Since the debut of DreamWorks Animation’s hit series Gabby’s Dollhouse, kids around the world have been having one big sprinkle party with Gabby and her friends. Created by celebrated storytellers Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey and now streaming on Netflix, Gabby's Dollhouse is a mixed media preschool series that unboxes a surprise before jumping into a fantastical animated world full of adorable cat characters that live inside Gabby’s dollhouse. Rooted in growth mindset, Gabby’s activity-based episodes encourage flexible thinking and learning from your mistakes. The show has charted as a top 10 TV series in 63 countries on Netflix and has become a top preschool brand across the globe, inspiring an award-winning toy line, publishing, home, apparel, and more, as well as original music, a top-rated app and a growing YouTube channel visited by millions of fans weekly. Gabby’s Dollhouse continues to expand through Universal Destinations & Experiences theme parks, global fan experiences, live events and much more, including Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie heading to theaters September 26, 2025. Any adventure can unfold when we play in Gabby's Dollhouse!

About the Association of Children’s Museum
ACM is the foremost professional society supporting children’s museums in developing rich environments that stimulate children’s natural playfulness, curiosity, and creativity. With more than 470 members in all 50 states and in 19 countries, ACM champions children’s museums and together enrich the lives of children worldwide. As a global leader, advocate, and resource for the field, ACM and our member organizations strive to build a better world for children and serve over 30 million visitors annually. Started in 1962, ACM recently marked its 60th year of impactful service to children, families, and children’s museums.