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Get ready for a purr-fectly magical adventure — on September 7, 2025, the National Children’s Museum is hosting a very special Discovery Day featuring Gabby’s Dollhouse!
Families are invited to step inside Gabby’s world for a full day of hands-on fun inspired by the hit preschool series from DreamWorks Animation. From a special Meet & Greet with Gabby herself to themed activities throughout the Museum, this celebration is designed to spark imagination and curiosity in little learners.
Children will be whisked away through interactive storytimes, a lively DJ Catnip Baby Jam and Noise Parade, and a paws-itively exciting scavenger hunt featuring Gabby’s feline friends. Plus, exclusive Gabby’s Dollhouse merchandise will be available in the gift shop, so families can take home a piece of the magic.
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. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind day where play, storytelling, and discovery come to life inside the MEOWseum!
Get to know the National Children’s Museum! This special destination sparks curiosity and creativity in the littlest of learners, offering a wide range of interactive activities, exhibits, and experiences centered on science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Whether it’s your child’s first visit or their tenth, these features are always worth a visit:
Dream Machine
Best for ages 5-12
Climb into the clouds on a three-story climber and slide.
Engineering Games & Play
Best for ages 3-12
Take a swing at engineering and science concepts through the lens of your favorite sports and classic hands-on activities.
Little Dreamers
Best for ages 0-3
A protected cloud- and flight-themed area for infants and toddlers.
Data Science Alley
Best for ages 3-12
Explore figures and statistics through play, and think about the data found in our day-to-day lives.
Art & Tech
Best for ages 3-10
Tap into your creativity with iconic friends from Nickelodeon.
Placita Mágica
Best for ages 3-12
A special 50th anniversary exhibit that pays homage to the Capital Children’s Museum.
Weather Worlds
Best for ages 4-12
Shoot lightning bolts, make it rain, and more with this green screen experience.
Climate Action Heroes
Best for ages 4-12
Discover your special climate-action superpower through a physical flow quiz.
Little Movers
Best for ages 0-3
A protected free-movement space for infants and toddlers to build gross and fine motor skills.
Tinkering Corner
Best for ages 3-12
Design, create, test, and build in the creative hub of the National Children’s Museum.
Light House
A hands-on maze where kids experiment with light and color, created by the Museum’s artist-in-residence, Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann.
Details:
Website
Date:
Sep 7, 2025
Location:
National Children’s Museum ∙ Washington, DC
Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.
