Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days
Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Step into the colorful world of Gabby’s Dollhouse for three days of creativity, art, and play at Brooklyn Children’s Museum!
Meet the costumed character Gabby at scheduled Meet & Greet sessions, dance on the rooftop to DJ Catnip’s playlist, and explore hands-on activities inspired by Gabby and her kitty friends.
Advance tickets are strongly recommended. A limited number of General Admission and Gabby Meet & Greet tickets will be available at the Museum for day-of purchase, while supplies last.
Tickets
Families who want to meet Gabby need two tickets:
- General Admission for everyone participating
- One timed Gabby Meet & Greet reservation for their family or group
Meet & Greet reservations are free and limited. We recommend reserving your Meet & Greet in advance, then getting General Admission for the same date.
Not planning to meet Gabby? You can purchase General Admission and enjoy the other MEOWseum Discovery Days activities throughout the Museum without a Meet & Greet reservation.
A limited number of General Admission and Meet & Greet tickets will also be available at the Museum for day-of purchase, while supplies last.
General Admission
General Admission is $15 per person and includes entry to Brooklyn Children’s Museum and access to the MEOWseum Discovery Days activities taking place throughout the Museum.
When purchasing general admission, select a suggested arrival time of 10:00 am or 2:00 pm. These times help us plan attendance throughout the day, but they are not fixed entry windows.
Your ticket is valid for entry at any time on the selected date.
Gabby Meet & Greet
Meet the costumed character Gabby and take a family photo during a reserved timed session.
Meet & Greet reservations are free and limited to one per order. One reservation covers one family or group and includes one family-style photo opportunity with one pose.
Everyone participating must also have General Admission for the same date.
Meet & Greet sessions take place each day at:
- 10:30 am–11:00 am
- 11:15 am–11:45 am
- 12:00 pm–12:30 pm
- 12:45 pm–1:15 pm
- 2:30 pm–3:00 pm
- 3:15 pm–3:45 pm
- 4:00 pm–4:30 pm
Please arrive at the Meet & Greet check-in area 15 minutes before your scheduled session and bring your own phone or camera.
Meet & Greet sessions run on a fixed schedule. We cannot guarantee that late arrivals can be accommodated during another session.
The Meet & Greet features the costumed character Gabby. Laila Lockhart Kraner, the actor who plays Gabby in the television series, will not be appearing.
Member & Admission Discounts
BCM members receive free General Admission for the number of visitors covered by their membership level. Meet & Greet reservations are free and must be reserved separately.
Members should sign in when reserving General Admission to receive their regular membership benefits. Free admission is available for the number of visitors covered by their membership level.
Not a member? Join BCM to enjoy free admission and member benefits throughout the year.
Schedule
Dance Party & Jam with DJ Catnip
🕒 12:00 pm – 12:25 pm, 2:00 pm – 2:25 pm, 4:00 pm – 4:25 pm
Join this fun and interactive dance workshop set to Gabby’s Dollhouse jams provided by DJ Catnip, purr-fect for little ones who love to dance and play!
Dollhouse Catwalk and Photobooth
🕒 All-Day
Show off your Gabby’s Dollhouse inspired outfits on our Dollhouse Catwalk, then take a special photo with Gabby’s Dollhouse backdrops in our themed photo station.
Gabby’s Craft Corner
🕒 All-Day
Make a pair of a-MEOW-zing cat ears, and create a cat-tacular Kitty Card and give to a friend, family, or even your animal friends at home.
Gabby’s Dollhouse Episodes
🕒 10:30 am – 11:20 am, 12:30 pm – 1:20 pm, 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm
Cool off in our Auditorium and catch an episode of Gabby’s Dollhouse.
Gabby’s Scavenger Hunt
🕒 All-Day
Channel your inner kitty and go on the prowl for posters of different Gabby’s Dollhouse characters around the Museum! Caregivers can download a special photo filter once the scavenger hunt is complete.
Gabby’s Storytime
🕒 11:30 am – 11:55 am, 1:30 pm – 1:55 pm, 3:30 pm – 3:55 pm
Join us for an interactive storytime featuring a variety of Gabby’s Dollhouse titles.
Hamster Fairy Kitties in ColorLab
🕒 Every 35 minutes, starting at 10:30 am
Use your imagination and colorful materials to design a cuddly companion inspired by Gabby’s favorite pets.
Egg Carton Garden in Nature’s Engineers
🕒 Every 35 minutes, starting at 10:30 am
Oh, thank Petunias! Plant your own flower-rific magic garden and watch your plants grow just like Kitty Fairy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do tickets for MEOWseum Discovery Days work?
Families purchase General Admission to enter Brooklyn Children’s Museum and enjoy the MEOWseum Discovery Days activities. Meeting Gabby requires a separate timed Meet & Greet reservation in addition to General Admission for everyone in your party.
Does General Admission include the Gabby Meet & Greet?
No. General Admission does not include an opportunity to meet Gabby. To participate in the Meet & Greet, you need General Admission for everyone in your party and one separate timed Meet & Greet reservation for your family or group. Both must be for the same date.
Can we attend without a Meet & Greet ticket?
Yes! Families with General Admission can enjoy rooftop dancing, hands-on art activities, and the Museum’s exhibits without a Meet & Greet reservation.
Can I buy tickets at the Museum?
Yes. A limited number of General Admission and Gabby Meet & Greet tickets will be available at the Museum for day-of purchase, while supplies last. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for the Gabby Meet & Greet.
What do the 10:00 am and 2:00 pm admission times mean?
The 10:00 am and 2:00 pm options are suggested arrival times that help BCM plan attendance throughout the day. They are not fixed entry windows.
Your General Admission ticket is valid for entry at any time on the selected date.
Which admission time should I select for my Meet & Greet?
Choose General Admission for the same date as your Meet & Greet.
For Meet & Greet sessions before 2:00 pm, select the 10:00 am suggested arrival time. For sessions beginning at 2:30 pm or later, you may select either admission option.
Please leave enough time to enter the Museum and report to Meet & Greet check-in 15 minutes before your session.
How much are tickets?
General Admission is $15 per person. A timed Gabby Meet & Greet reservation is free, limited to one per order, and must be reserved separately.
Are discounts available?
Active BCM members receive free General Admission for the number of visitors covered by their membership level. Members should sign in using the online account connected to their membership.
Regular BCM free, reciprocal, and discounted admission programs apply during MEOWseum Discovery Days.
How many Meet & Greet tickets does my family need?
Meet & Greet reservations are limited to one per order. One reservation covers one family or group and includes one family-style photo opportunity. Everyone participating must also have General Admission for the same date.
What should we expect during the Meet & Greet?
Please arrive at the Meet & Greet check-in area 15 minutes before your scheduled session.
Bring your own phone or camera. A staff member will take one family-style photo with one pose per group so that as many families as possible can meet Gabby.
What happens if we arrive late?
Meet & Greet sessions run on a fixed schedule. We cannot guarantee that late arrivals can be accommodated during another session.
Please arrive at check-in 15 minutes before your scheduled time.
Will there be a standby line?
There will not be a standby line for sold-out Meet & Greet sessions. A limited number of Meet & Greet tickets will be available for day-of purchase, while supplies last.
What happens if Meet & Greet tickets sell out?
You can still purchase General Admission, if available, and enjoy the other MEOWseum Discovery Days activities throughout the Museum. A Meet & Greet reservation is not required to attend the broader event.
Can tickets be refunded or exchanged?
Tickets are nonrefundable.
Exchange requests must be submitted to hello@brooklynkids.org at least 24 hours before your ticketed date or Meet & Greet session. Exchanges are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days is presented in partnership with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children’s Museums.