The Virgin Islands Children’s Museum announces their participation in Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days from July 1 to Sept. 30, 2025, in collaboration with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children’s Museums. Celebrating the power of imagination, learning from mistakes and the joy of teamwork, Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days is bringing the magic of the hit series to St Thomas.
The Virgin Islands Children’s Museum is presenting Gabby’s Dollhouse themed activities such a-meow-zing activity stations where visitors can make their own Baby Box craft-a-riffic creations such as kitty ear headbands, hamster kitties, and spa science experiments such as Mercat’s meow-gical mermaid slime, walking water, egg carton gardens and more explorations involving mixing, measuring, and creating various bubbly or colorful kitty concoctions. The museum showroom floor will feature a delightful array of Gabby’s Dollhouse themed props and toys, a DJ Catnip’s cat-tastic dance party room, a scavenger hunt, and story times inviting young visitors to immerse themselves in the whimsical world of the beloved series. Activities will be ongoing with select activities happening during Toddler Tuesday programming each week from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and as surprise pop-ups during the week.
Regular admission rates apply with no additional fees. All ages are welcome. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the last entry 30 minutes before closing.
“ACM and DreamWorks Animation share key values as they relate to playful learning,” states 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.”
“We are thrilled to be a part of Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days, bringing the magic of the hit series to the territory. Our themed activities aim to spark creativity, curiosity, and teamwork in children, aligning perfectly with our mission to provide engaging and educational experiences for our young visitors.” Amber McCammon, Executive Director of Facilities and Programs at the Virgin Islands Children’s Museum.
Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days is a partnership between DreamWorks Animation and the Association Children’s Museums celebrating creativity, imagination and play at children’s museums across the country. Activations will vary by location, with offerings ranging from a-meow-zing activity stations, scavenger hunts, story times, crafting and more. For a list of all participating ACM member locations, events and more information about the initiative, please visit https://www.gabbysdollhouse.com/events/meowseum.
