Louisiana Children’s Museum hosts Gabby’s Dollhouse in October

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – In collaboration with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children’s Museums, Louisiana Children’s Museum (LCM) announced that Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days is returning to the museum for an extended three days this year. On Oct. 16, 17 and 18 museumgoers will have the opportunity to say “hello” to Gabby or snap the purr-fect photo during dedicated meet-and-greet sessions. 

“We are so excited to welcome everyone’s favorite cat-loving adventurer back for three days of fun this year,” said Tifferney White, LCM CEO. “We’re celebrating the power of imagination and exploration as our 40th Anniversary year continues!”

Children and families are invited to participate by purchasing tickets to meet Gabby on Oct. 16, 17 and 18. MEOWseum Discovery Days is a special ticketed event. Because of this, regular admission policies do not apply—all visitors, including museum members, must purchase advance tickets to attend. Tickets are $15.95 for members and $25.95 for nonmembers. 

For more information and to buy tickets visit, tickets.lcm.org

Timed-entry tickets allow full access to LCM activities during MEOWseum Days. Reservations are required. 

Friday, Oct. 16

1 to 8 p.m. – Museum Hours

Please note that LCM will be open with special hours with Meet-and-Greets at the following times:

4 to 4:30 p.m. | 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. | 5:30 to 6 p.m. | 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. | 7 to 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 17

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – LCM will be open with regular museum hours with Meet-and-Greets at the following times:

9:45 to 10:15 a.m. | 10:30 to 11 a.m. | 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. | 12 to 12:30 p.m. | 2 to 2:30 p.m. | 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. | 3:30 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 18

11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – LCM will be open with regular musem hours with Meet-and-Greets at the following times:

11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. | 1 to 1:30 p.m. | 1:45 to 2:15 p.m. |2:30 to 3 p.m. | 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. | 4 to 4:30 p.m.

In addition, the museum will have a line-up of activities to spread the Gabby magic leading up to the event. The following activities will be available:

Meow-velous & Cuddleworthy Story Times: Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; and Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. enjoy a variety of Gabby titles during interactive story times.

Scavenger Hunt: Beginning Oct. 2, participate in a Gabby’s Scavenger Hunt that will unlock a fun sharable video moment.

Paw-Some Dance Parties Leading up to Big Day: Oct. 10 and 11 at 2 p.m. dance to fan-favorite Gabby songs to countdown the days until Gabby arrives.