Gabbys Dollhouse Meowseum Discovery Days - Minnesota Children's Museum

Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days

Oct. 11 – 12, 2025

“Hey Gabby, take us to the museum!”

Get ready for a paws-itively magical experience! Minnesota Children’s Museum is partnering with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children’s Museums to present Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days!

This special event brings the magic of Gabby’s Dollhouse to St. Paul for a weekend filled with imagination, creativity and hands-on fun!

- Cat-tastic crafts: Make your own kitty ears, hamster kitties, printable memory game and more
- Gabby-themed activities throughout the museum including Gabby story time, DJ Catnip dance party and a character scavenger hunt
- Meet & greet photo opportunity with a Gabby costumed character (Reservations full – Limited walk-ups available)

Museum admission or membership is required to attend Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days. Gabby crafts and activities are included with museum admission.

Meet & Greet with Gabby

At this time, all Gabby meet & greet reservations have been filled. A limited number of walk-up spots will be available on both days, but only as space allows. Guests without a reservation may not be able to meet Gabby.

While meet & greet reservations are full, visitors can still enjoy lots of Gabby’s Dollhouse crafts and activities throughout the museum on both days.

Museum admission or membership is required. General admission tickets can be purchased either online or at the museum box office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Gabby coming to Minnesota Children’s Museum?

Gabby will be here for a meet & greet on Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12.

Do I need a reservation to meet Gabby?

Yes! An advance reservation is required to meet Gabby. Due to limited time and high interest, guests without a reservation may not be able to meet Gabby.

Will I meet the actor that plays Gabby on the show?

Visitors with a meet & greet reservation will have the opportunity to meet the Gabby costumed character. Laila Lockhart Kraner, the actress who plays Gabby on the show, will not be at the museum.

Do I need an admission ticket to the museum?

Yes! A meet & greet reservation is ONLY to meet Gabby and take a photo. All visitors are required to have a general admission ticket or a valid membership to enter the museum. General admission tickets can be purchased either online or at the museum box office.

Is the rest of the museum open?

Yes! The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12.

I couldn’t get a meet & greet reservation. Can I still meet Gabby?

Due to limited time and high interest, an advance reservation is required to meet Gabby. A limited number of walk-up spots may be available on both days, but only if space allows. Guests without a reservation may not be able to meet Gabby.

I can’t make it that weekend. Can I still participate?

Yes! Join us for fun Gabby crafts and activities in The Studio in the weeks leading up to the MEOWseum Discovery Days event weekend. Activities will take place Tuesday through Saturday the weeks of Sept. 28 and Oct. 5. Activities and times vary.