Center for Puppetry Arts: Worlds of Puppetry Museum
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Enjoy a self-guided adventure through the Center for Puppetry Arts, Worlds of Puppetry Museum. Explore the Interactive Jim Henson collection with your favorite characters. Photos
Highlights
- See the world’s largest collection of Jim Henson puppets, props, costumes, and artifacts
- Visit old friends from childhood
- Put on your own puppet show in the Interactive TV Studio
- Enjoy free additional events and activities year round
Description
Discover the history of puppetry in The Global Collection. The collection celebrates puppetry traditions in major cultures from around the world. Highlighting the history of puppetry in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, learn how puppets have been used as a teaching and communication tool. See puppets organized by continent, and find artifacts displayed with rich, contextual backdrops, and hands-on interactives that encourage patrons to immerse themselves in puppetry traditions from around the world.
Explore the interactive Jim Henson Collection, displaying the work of the creator of The Muppets. Follows Henson’s prolific imagination chronologically, and explore environments that typified the master puppeteer’s world, such as Jim’s Office and the Television Studio. In addition to learning how Henson’s characters came to life and are still performed, see iconic puppets such as Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy.
Please note that the puppets on display in the Worlds of Puppetry Museum are regularly rotated for preservation purposes and to provide a dynamic experience for our guests. As such, photos featured on this site may not always reflect the current puppets on display.
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Entrance into the Center for Puppetry Arts, Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Important Information
- All adults and children ages 2 and up must have a ticket
- Free parking is available onsite
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund