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Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days
Get ready for a meow-gical experience! Inspired by the hit Netflix series Gabby’s Dollhouse, MEOWseum Discovery Days feature crafts, storytimes, science experiments, and more for all Museum guests. A limited number of guests who register in advance can also enjoy a special meet-and-greet with costumed Gabby. Reserve your meet-and-greet spot here: https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/gabbys-dollhouse/
50th Birthday Weekend
Join us for our 50th Birthday Weekend, presented by Philadelphia City Fund’s 2026 Milestone Grant Fund, supported by PECO!
Sunday, September 27, 2026
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September 27, 2026 -Gabby’s Dollhouse Scavenger Hunt
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September 27, 2026 -Carousel
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September 27, 2026 -Tot Spot: Toddler Tunes
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September 27, 2026 -Art Open Studio
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September 27, 2026 -Makerspace Open Studio
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September 27, 2026 -Tot Spot: Kitty Fairy Sensory Garden Bin
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September 27, 2026 -Gabby Craft Station
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September 27, 2026 -The Lion Inside
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September 27, 2026 -Storytime: Gabby’s Dollhouse
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September 27, 2026 -DJ Catnip Dance Party
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September 27, 2026 -Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
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September 27, 2026 -Workshop: Crazy Line Collographs
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September 27, 2026 -Workshop: Curious Carpenters
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September 27, 2026 -Art Workshop: Mini Room Design
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September 27, 2026 -Workshop: MerCat’s Spa-tacular Potions
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September 27, 2026 -Tot Spot: Toddler Tunes
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September 27, 2026 -Tot Spot: Kitty Fairy Sensory Garden Bin
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September 27, 2026 -Gabby Craft Station
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September 27, 2026 -Workshop: MerCat’s Spa-tacular Potions
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September 27, 2026 -Art Workshop: Mini Room Design
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September 27, 2026 -Workshop: Curious Carpenters
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September 27, 2026 -Workshop: Crazy Line Collographs
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September 27, 2026 -Storytime: Gabby’s Dollhouse
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September 27, 2026 -Workshop: MerCat’s Spa-tacular Potions
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September 27, 2026 -Art Workshop: Mini Room Design
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September 27, 2026 -The Lion Inside
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September 27, 2026 -Workshop: Curious Carpenters
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September 27, 2026 -Workshop: Crazy Line Collographs
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September 27, 2026 -Workshop: MerCat’s Spa-tacular Potions
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September 27, 2026 -Art Workshop: Mini Room Design
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September 27, 2026 -Workshop: Curious Carpenters
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September 27, 2026 -Workshop: Crazy Line Collographs
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September 27, 2026 -Marty the Party Cat Hula Hoop Party Sing-a-long
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September 27, 2026 -Slinky Moves
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September 27, 2026 -End of Day Parade
Gabby’s Dollhouse Scavenger Hunt
Let’s go on a scavenger hunt! Search the Museum for pictures of Gabby and her cat friends. Complete the hunt, then scan the QR code to unlock a special digital photo filter and add a little Gabby’s Dollhouse magic to your pictures.
Carousel
Take a spin on our glimmering carousel — a piece of history built over 100 years ago! Ride the intricately carved horses, rabbits, cats, pigs and goats or our stationary chariots. The carousel is wheelchair accessible, so everyone can enjoy. Full-day carousel passes are $5 for non-members; members ride free.
Makerspace Open Studio
Experiment with building, different materials, and new techniques as you create during our open-ended free play time in the Makerspace Studio.
Tot Spot: Kitty Fairy Sensory Garden Bin
Ages 3 and under: Kitty Fairy loves to garden! Join your friends in Fairytale Garden and dig in our mobile dirt sensory bin, plant flowers, and find what lives beneath the soil.
Gabby Craft Station
Drop in and make yourself a pair of Gabby cat ears and a Gabby cat puppet. Plus, collect Gabby's Dollhouse activity sheets.
DJ Catnip Dance Party
Sing and dance along to some of your favorite songs from Gabby's Dollhouse during our special dance party.
Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
Join us for an interactive music program where we’ll play some music, learn a song, then sing and dance along!
Workshop: Crazy Line Collographs
Explore line and shape while learning about a printmaking technique.
Workshop: Curious Carpenters
Learn the basics of carpentry tools and use your newfound skills to design a pattern on a block of wood.
Art Workshop: Mini Room Design
Baby Box loves to craft and so do we in the Creative Art Studio! Today we are using different materials to make mini rooms like the many rooms in Gabby's Dollhouse.
Workshop: MerCat’s Spa-tacular Potions
MerCat loves exploring bubbly potions. Come join us as we mix and combine ingredients to see cool, spa-tacular reactions.
Tot Spot: Kitty Fairy Sensory Garden Bin
Ages 3 and under: Kitty Fairy loves to garden! Join your friends in Fairytale Garden and dig in our mobile dirt sensory bin, plant flowers, and find what lives beneath the soil.
Gabby Craft Station
Drop in and make yourself a pair of Gabby cat ears and a Gabby cat puppet. Plus, collect Gabby's Dollhouse activity sheets.
Workshop: MerCat’s Spa-tacular Potions
MerCat loves exploring bubbly potions. Come join us as we mix and combine ingredients to see cool, spa-tacular reactions.
Art Workshop: Mini Room Design
Baby Box loves to craft and so do we in the Creative Art Studio! Today we are using different materials to make mini rooms like the many rooms in Gabby's Dollhouse.
Workshop: Curious Carpenters
Learn the basics of carpentry tools and use your newfound skills to design a pattern on a block of wood.
Workshop: Crazy Line Collographs
Explore line and shape while learning about a printmaking technique.
Workshop: MerCat’s Spa-tacular Potions
MerCat loves exploring bubbly potions. Come join us as we mix and combine ingredients to see cool, spa-tacular reactions.
Art Workshop: Mini Room Design
Baby Box loves to craft and so do we in the Creative Art Studio! Today we are using different materials to make mini rooms like the many rooms in Gabby's Dollhouse.
Workshop: Curious Carpenters
Learn the basics of carpentry tools and use your newfound skills to design a pattern on a block of wood.
Workshop: Crazy Line Collographs
Explore line and shape while learning about a printmaking technique.
Workshop: MerCat’s Spa-tacular Potions
MerCat loves exploring bubbly potions. Come join us as we mix and combine ingredients to see cool, spa-tacular reactions.
Art Workshop: Mini Room Design
Baby Box loves to craft and so do we in the Creative Art Studio! Today we are using different materials to make mini rooms like the many rooms in Gabby's Dollhouse.
Workshop: Curious Carpenters
Learn the basics of carpentry tools and use your newfound skills to design a pattern on a block of wood.
Workshop: Crazy Line Collographs
Explore line and shape while learning about a printmaking technique.
Marty the Party Cat Hula Hoop Party Sing-a-long
Move and groove and sing to some of your favorite songs from Gabby's Dollhouse at a special hula hoop party sing-a-long.
Slinky Moves
Move your body and see the different ways you can make our GIANT slinkies dance around.
End of Day Parade
Follow the beat and stomp your feet as we end our day in a playful parade from Food & Family up to Hamilton Hall!
Monday, September 28, 2026
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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September 30, 2026 -Carousel
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September 30, 2026 -Art Open Studio
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September 30, 2026 -Makerspace Open Studio
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September 30, 2026 -Obstacle Course
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September 30, 2026 -The Lion Inside
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September 30, 2026 -Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
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September 30, 2026 -Workshop: Crazy Line Collographs
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September 30, 2026 -Workshop: Curious Carpenters
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September 30, 2026 -Workshop: Curious Carpenters
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September 30, 2026 -Workshop: Crazy Line Collographs
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September 30, 2026 -The Lion Inside
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September 30, 2026 -Workshop: Curious Carpenters
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September 30, 2026 -Workshop: Crazy Line Collographs
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September 30, 2026 -Workshop: Curious Carpenters
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September 30, 2026 -Workshop: Crazy Line Collographs
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September 30, 2026 -Slinky Moves
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September 30, 2026 -End of Day Parade
Carousel
Take a spin on our glimmering carousel — a piece of history built over 100 years ago! Ride the intricately carved horses, rabbits, cats, pigs and goats or our stationary chariots. The carousel is wheelchair accessible, so everyone can enjoy. Full-day carousel passes are $5 for non-members; members ride free.
Makerspace Open Studio
Experiment with building, different materials, and new techniques as you create during our open-ended free play time in the Makerspace Studio.
Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
Join us for an interactive music program where we’ll play some music, learn a song, then sing and dance along!
Workshop: Crazy Line Collographs
Explore line and shape while learning about a printmaking technique.
Workshop: Curious Carpenters
Learn the basics of carpentry tools and use your newfound skills to design a pattern on a block of wood.
Workshop: Curious Carpenters
Learn the basics of carpentry tools and use your newfound skills to design a pattern on a block of wood.
Workshop: Crazy Line Collographs
Explore line and shape while learning about a printmaking technique.
Workshop: Curious Carpenters
Learn the basics of carpentry tools and use your newfound skills to design a pattern on a block of wood.
Workshop: Crazy Line Collographs
Explore line and shape while learning about a printmaking technique.
Workshop: Curious Carpenters
Learn the basics of carpentry tools and use your newfound skills to design a pattern on a block of wood.
Workshop: Crazy Line Collographs
Explore line and shape while learning about a printmaking technique.
Slinky Moves
Move your body and see the different ways you can make our GIANT slinkies dance around.
End of Day Parade
Follow the beat and stomp your feet as we end our day in a playful parade from Food & Family up to Hamilton Hall!
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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October 1, 2026 -Carousel
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October 1, 2026 -Art Open Studio
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October 1, 2026 -Makerspace Open Studio
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October 1, 2026 -Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
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October 1, 2026 -End of Day Parade
Carousel
Take a spin on our glimmering carousel — a piece of history built over 100 years ago! Ride the intricately carved horses, rabbits, cats, pigs and goats or our stationary chariots. The carousel is wheelchair accessible, so everyone can enjoy. Full-day carousel passes are $5 for non-members; members ride free.
Makerspace Open Studio
Experiment with building, different materials, and new techniques as you create during our open-ended free play time in the Makerspace Studio.
Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
Join us for an interactive music program where we’ll play some music, learn a song, then sing and dance along!
End of Day Parade
Follow the beat and stomp your feet as we end our day in a playful parade from Food & Family up to Hamilton Hall!
Friday, October 2, 2026
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October 2, 2026 -Carousel
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October 2, 2026 -Art Open Studio
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October 2, 2026 -Makerspace Open Studio
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October 2, 2026 -Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
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October 2, 2026 -End of Day Parade
Carousel
Take a spin on our glimmering carousel — a piece of history built over 100 years ago! Ride the intricately carved horses, rabbits, cats, pigs and goats or our stationary chariots. The carousel is wheelchair accessible, so everyone can enjoy. Full-day carousel passes are $5 for non-members; members ride free.
Makerspace Open Studio
Experiment with building, different materials, and new techniques as you create during our open-ended free play time in the Makerspace Studio.
Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
Join us for an interactive music program where we’ll play some music, learn a song, then sing and dance along!
End of Day Parade
Follow the beat and stomp your feet as we end our day in a playful parade from Food & Family up to Hamilton Hall!
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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October 3, 2026 -Carousel
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October 3, 2026 -Tot Spot: Toddler Tunes
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October 3, 2026 -Art Open Studio
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October 3, 2026 -Makerspace Open Studio
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October 3, 2026 -Tot Spot: Toddler Tunes
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October 3, 2026 -Give and Take Jugglers
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October 3, 2026 -Storytime and Birthday Boogie
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October 3, 2026 -Give and Take Jugglers
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October 3, 2026 -Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
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October 3, 2026 -Music and Dancing with Guachinangos
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October 3, 2026 -Drop-in Art: Puffy Paint Confections
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October 3, 2026 -Drop-in Building: Build-a-Birthday
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October 3, 2026 -Music and Dancing with Guachinangos
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October 3, 2026 -Tot Spot: Toddler Tunes
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October 3, 2026 -Tot Spot: Toddler Tunes
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October 3, 2026 -Music and Bubbles with Miss Margaret
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October 3, 2026 -Storytime and Birthday Boogie
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October 3, 2026 -Fabulous You Fashion Show
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October 3, 2026 -Music and Bubbles with Miss Margaret
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October 3, 2026 -End of Day Parade
Carousel
Take a spin on our glimmering carousel — a piece of history built over 100 years ago! Ride the intricately carved horses, rabbits, cats, pigs and goats or our stationary chariots. The carousel is wheelchair accessible, so everyone can enjoy. Full-day carousel passes are $5 for non-members; members ride free.
Makerspace Open Studio
Experiment with building, different materials, and new techniques as you create during our open-ended free play time in the Makerspace Studio.
Tot Spot: Toddler Tunes
Recommended for children ages 3 and under. Grab an instrument and join us for a sing-along of your toddlers’ favorite tunes!
Give and Take Jugglers
Get ready for high-flying fun, dazzling tricks, and nonstop excitement with the Give and Take Jugglers!
Storytime and Birthday Boogie
Read "It Was Supposed To Be Sunny" with our educators! When rain changes the plans for Laila's birthday party, Laila learns to not let disappointment ruin her big day. In today's storytime, we'll also drop everything and birthday boogie!
Give and Take Jugglers
Get ready for high-flying fun, dazzling tricks, and nonstop excitement with the Give and Take Jugglers!
Noon Tunes Midday Singalong
Join us for an interactive music program where we’ll play some music, learn a song, then sing and dance along!
Music and Dancing with Guachinangos
Enjoy a lively music performance filled with rhythm, energy, and fun from special guest Guachinangos!
Drop-in Art: Puffy Paint Confections
Drop in and use baker-inspired techniques to decorate a pretend cupcake with puffy paint.
Drop-in Building: Build-a-Birthday
Use recycled materials and colorful party supplies to design and build a giant birthday creation like a towering cake, an oversized present, a festive party hat, or another birthday masterpiece.
Music and Dancing with Guachinangos
Enjoy a lively music performance filled with rhythm, energy, and fun from special guest Guachinangos!
Tot Spot: Toddler Tunes
Recommended for children ages 3 and under. Grab an instrument and join us for a sing-along of your toddlers’ favorite tunes!
Music and Bubbles with Miss Margaret
Join Miss Margaret and Mr. Matt for a live musical concert featuring bubbles, dancing and singing along.
Storytime and Birthday Boogie
Read "It Was Supposed To Be Sunny" with our educators! When rain changes the plans for Laila's birthday party, Laila learns to not let disappointment ruin her big day. In today's storytime, we'll also drop everything and birthday boogie!
Fabulous You Fashion Show
Put together a fabulous birthday look from our dress-up rack and walk the red carpet.
Music and Bubbles with Miss Margaret
Join Miss Margaret and Mr. Matt for a live musical concert featuring bubbles, dancing and singing along.
End of Day Parade
Follow the beat and stomp your feet as we end our day in a playful parade from Food & Family up to Hamilton Hall!