Boston Children's Museum Joins in Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days to Inspire Imagination and Play for a Second Year

Children's Museum Offerings Presented by DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children's Museums

BOSTON, September 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Children's Museum announces their participation in Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days on September 18 through September 20, in collaboration with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children's Museums (ACM). Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days is back in 2026 to encourage attendance in children's museums across the country while celebrating the power of imagination and play.

Participating museums will incorporate Gabby and friends, in varying ways by location, into their respective programming and spaces as they seed and nourish a love of discovery. Grab your wings because Fairylandia is calling. Cue Boston families exclaiming, "Hey Gabby, take us to Boston Children's Museum!"

Boston Children's Museum will be hosting a Meet & Greet for a second year with the Gabby costume character on September 18 through September 20. Children and families are invited to participate in this Fairy-tastic day.

"We are proud to be partnering with DreamWorks Animation for a second year to inspire playful learning for children and families throughout the US. ACM and DreamWorks Animation share key values as they relate to the value of imagination, curiosity, and playful learning," states Arthur G. Affleck, III, executive director of the Association of Children's Museums. "Like children's museums, Gabby's Dollhouse emphasizes social-emotional learning and showcases compassion, curiosity, creativity, and teamwork. We're excited to bring the fun from Season 13's Fairylandia to create magical experiences at museums, too. ACM is so excited to be partnering with DreamWorks Animation to shine a spotlight on our member museums across the country."

In addition to the costume character Meet & Greet, Boston Children's Museum will also present paws-itively magical Gabby's Dollhouse themed activities featuring Storytime, find the Gabby Cats scavenger hunt, dance party with DJ Catnip, and making Hamster Kitty Fairies.

Activities will be happening on Friday, September 18, Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20 from 9:30am-3:30pm each day. FREE with paid Museum admission! Advance reservations are required.

Please visit https://BostonChildrensMuseum.org/meowseum/ for more information as capacity will be limited. 

For a list of all participating ACM member locations and more information about Gabby's Dollhouse, please visit GabbysDollhouse.com.

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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. Any adventure can unfold when we play in Gabby's Dollhouse!

Association Of Children's Museums (ACM)
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 500 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 60^th year of impactful service to children, families, and children's museums.

About Boston Children's Museum
Boston Children's Museum engages children and families in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning. More information about Boston Children's Museum can be found at www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org. Follow the Museum on Facebook and Instagram

Hours and Admission
The Museum is open Wednesday–Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is closed on Tuesdays. On the first Saturday of each month, the Museum opens at 10:00 a.m. Advance tickets and reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends, holidays, school vacation weeks, and TJX $1 Sunday Afternoons. Admission is $24 for adults, children ages 1–15, and seniors. Children under 12 months and Museum members are always free.

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