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Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days - Inspire Imagination And Exploration At The Museum Of Discovery And Science

South Florida Sun Times

Jul 16, 2025

“Hey Gabby, Take Us To The Museum!” Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days Are Coming To The Museum Of Discovery And Science (MODS) Saturday, August 9th And Sunday, August 10th! This Popular Limited-Time Event, Produced In Collaboration With DreamWorks Animation And The Association Of Children’s Museums (ACM) And Locally Presented By Chewy VetCare, Celebrates The Power Of Play, Imagination And Exploration.

Gabby's Dollhouse is a globally popular mixed media preschool series streaming on Netflix, combining live action and animation to transport viewers into a whimsical world filled with adorable cat characters. Rooted in a growth mindset, each episode encourages flexible thinking and learning through trial and error.

“We’re excited to partner with DreamWorks Animation and ACM to bring these cat-tastic, hands-on experiences to MODS,” said Joseph P. Cox, President and CEO of MODS. “Through creativity, collaboration and curiosity, guests will build foundational STEM skills while developing confidence and critical thinking by making memories and learning from their mistakes. After all, as Gabby says, sometimes we earn a lot by ‘failing fantastically.’”

Families can look forward to a meow-gical meet-and-greet with Gabby, the show’s beloved costumed character, and paws-on activities including MerCat’s Water Walking Spa, the Hamster Kitty Craft, an Egg Carton Garden, a Glass Xylophone, cozy storytime sessions and a museum-wide scavenger hunt to find Gabby’s friends. It’s the purr-fect celebration for curious kids and families.

“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.”

Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days, locally presented by Chewy VetCare, are included with general admission. Museum members receive free entry. Tickets are on sale now and pre-registration is required at: https://mods.org/gabbysmeowseumdays. Space is limited and reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. (Guests without a reservation may not be able to meet Gabby or take a photo.)

For more information about Gabby’s Dollhouse, please visit: www.GabbysDollhouse.com.

For more information about MODS, please visit: https://mods.org - Or call: (954) 467-MODS. Call: (954) 467-6637.

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 on Friday, September 26th, 2025. Any adventure can unfold when we play in Gabby's Dollhouse!

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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 they 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.

About the Museum of Discovery and Science

Founded in 1976 as the Discovery Center, today the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is at the forefront of science education, innovation and exploration. MODS connects people to inspiring science, providing STEM education and cultural experiences for 450,000+ visitors annually in the 150,000 Square Foot facility. MODS is a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Organization that has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) for three decades. MODS has added to that distinction by being named Broward’s Hub for Resilience Education by the Board of the Community Foundation of Broward, selected by the LEGO Foundation as one of only 21 museums nationwide to join the Playful Learning Museum Network and awarded the prestigious 2023 IMLS National Medal for Museum Service.

The Museum welcomes visitors from all walks of life. The Museum hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Now through Saturday, August 8th, the Museum will remain open one hour later—until 6:00 p.m. — on Fridays and Saturdays. MODS is located downtown at 401 Southwest Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information about the Museum, please visit: https://mods.org - Or call: (954) 467-MODS. Call: (954) 467-6637.

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