August 10, 2026
For Immediate Release
Contact: Shane Rhinewald, srhinewald@museumofplay.org 585-410-6365
Presented by DreamWorks Animation and the
Association of Children’s Museums
ROCHESTER, New York—Today, The Strong National Museum of Play announces that the museum will participate in Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days on September 4, 5, and 6, 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 at children’s museums across the country while celebrating the power of imagination and play.
Participating museums will incorporate Gabby and friends into their respective programming and spaces as they seed and nourish a love of discovery. Grab your wings because Fairylandia is calling. Cue Rochester families exclaiming, “Hey Gabby, take us to the museum!”
The Strong will be hosting meet-and-greets with the Gabby costume character on September 4, 5, and 6. Children and families are invited to participate in this Fairy-tastic day by registering for timed slots to meet Gabby. For more information and to register, visit:
Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days – The Strong National Museum of Play
“We are proud to be partnering with DreamWorks Animation for a second year to inspire playful learning for children and families throughout the U.S.,” says Arthur G. Affleck, III, executive director of the Association of Children’s Museums. “ACM and DreamWorks Animation share key values as they relate to the value of imagination, curiosity, and playful learning. 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 & greets, The Strong will also present Gabby’s Dollhouse-themed activities including story times, a “Find the Gabby Cats” scavenger hunt, a dance party, and arts and crafts activities. Please visit Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days – The Strong National Museum of Play for more information.
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 60th year of impactful service to children, families, and children’s museums.
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