The Woodlands Children’s Museum announces its participation in Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in collaboration with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM). Celebrating the power of imagination, learning the joy of teamwork, Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days is bringing the magic of the hit series to The Woodlands community.
“ACM and DreamWorks Animation share key values as they relate to 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, learning from mistakes and the joy of teamwork.”
In addition to the character Meet & Greets at 10:00am, 10:40am, 11:20am, noon, 12:40pm and 1:20pm, guests are encouraged to participate in a Gabby’s Dollhouse themed art project in the Muse Art Bar, an Egg-tastic science activity, and Gabby book readings at 11:00am and 12:20pm. Leading up to the event, guests can enjoy a cat-tastic scavenger hunt, a Gabby’s Dollhouse memory game, and Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days CraftRat art project.
“We are thrilled to be a part of this partnership and to bring the excitement of meeting a favorite character to families in our community” stated Angela Colton, Executive Director of The Woodlands Children’s Museum. “Gabby’s Dollhouse encourages adventure, making memories, and embracing mistakes, which all align well with our mission of discovering through play.”
Children and families are encouraged to pre-purchase tickets online for this popular event at www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org and selecting a timed session. Meet and greet opportunities will be available throughout the day beginning at 10:00am through the museum’s closing at 2:00pm.
Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days is a year-long partnership between DreamWorks Animation and the Association Children’s Museums celebrating creativity, imagination and play at children’s museums across the country. For a list of all participating ACM member locations, events, and more information about the initiative, please visit GabbysDollhouse.com.
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!
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 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.
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