CHARLOTTE, NC (July 22, 2025) – Discovery Place Science is excited to welcome Gabby and the Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days tour to the Museum on Sunday, August 24, 2025. In collaboration with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), this special event is included in general admission and brings the magic of the hit series Gabby’s Dollhouse to the Museum for one day only!

Families are invited to this fun-filled event with Gabby’s Dollhouse themed activities, storytelling sessions, interactive fun and an opportunity to meet Gabby herself. Young fans will have the chance to meet with a Gabby costumed character, snap a photo and step into the whimsical world of Gabby’s Dollhouse to explore, create and learn.

Special Event Activities:
– Gabby Meet & Greet – Interact with Gabby and smile for photos with the beloved character.

– Gabby Scavenger Hunt – Gabby and her friends are exploring the Museum to learn more about science. Can you find their favorite exhibits?

– Gabby’s Dollhouse Storytime – Join a special story time and fun-filled activity featuring the whimsy of a Gabby’s Dollhouse storybook.

– Hamster Kitties Art – Make your own Hamster Kitties from Gabby’s Dollhouse and take them home with you!

“Gabby’s Dollhouse is more than fun—it’s a celebration of imaginative exploration and learning through purposeful play,” said Dr. Nikole Hill, Chief Learning Officer at Discovery Place. “The show’s themes of teamwork, curiosity and resilience align with our focus on playful learning and child-led discovery. We’re excited to bring this one-of-a-kind experience to families in our community.”

Celebrating the power of imagination and exploration, Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days is a year-long partnership of DreamWorks Animation and ACM to bring the magic of the hit series Gabby’s Dollhouse to children’s museums across the U.S.

“ACM and DreamWorks Animation share key values as they relate to playful learning,” said 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. ACM is so excited to be partnering with DreamWorks Animation to shine a spotlight on our member museums across the country.”

Event Information
Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Member hour exclusive: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Discovery Place Science | 168 W 6th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at https://discoveryplace.org/things-to-do/events/gabbysdollhouse/.
PLEASE NOTE: A general admission ticket is required for each individual age 1 and older entering the Museum for the Meet & Greet and special event activities.

Media Information
Media are invited to cover the day’s festivities. Please confirm attendance with Alyssa Mulliger, Discovery Place Senior Director of Communications, at amulliger@discoveryplace.org.

About Discovery Place Science
Discovery Place Science is the leading hub for science learning in the Carolinas—dedicated to the exchange of ideas, scientific exploration and creative expression to stimulate innovative problem-solving and learning. The Museum brings relevant, contemporary science to life through groundbreaking exhibitions, interactive educational programming and hands-on activities. Located in Uptown Charlotte at 168 W. 6th Street, convenient parking is available in the Museum’s parking deck—the Carol Grotnes Belk Complex—at the corner of Sixth and Church streets. For more information about Discovery Place Science, visit discoveryplace.org.

About 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!

Follow Gabby’s Dollhouse:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/gabbysdollhouse
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabbysdollhouse/
Website: https://www.gabbysdollhouse.com

About 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.