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Center for Puppetry Arts

Museum and Theater

Midtown, Atlanta

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"... your childhood! See a puppet show, create a puppet of your own, and visit..."(3 Tips)
"Jim Henson exhibits and went especially to see The Labyrinth exhibit"(3 Tips)
"Happy Smithsonian Museum Day! Sept 24."(3 Tips)
"The Dark Crystal room is everything!"(2 Tips)

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Josh WeissJuly 8, 2018
Nowhere else has this. Great with or without kids. Puppet shows are superlative and they have almost all of the legendary Jim Henson's work. If you think you don't like puppets...GO HERE.
Expedition Mom @AtlantaWithKid and @GeorgiaWithKidsDecember 5, 2011
Their puppetry rendition of Rudolph is a must. Like the Burl Ives classic. Go to the first show as it gets much crowded later. Make puppets after upstairs. Get tickets online early. It sells out!
DailyCandyFebruary 26, 2014
Impressive kids’ shows, adults-only plays, puppet-making workshops, and interactive exhibits go down in one of the country’s premier puppet centers which displays some of Jim Henson’s original puppets
Woody WommackNovember 16, 2015
I like this place quite a bit and the new museum is awesome. There is also waaaaay too many people who work there bothering you non-stop
Allyson ShoemakerAugust 3, 2017
Amazing place! Like walking back in time to my childhood! Love all of Jim Henson exhibits and went especially to see The Labyrinth exhibit and it was amazing!! I could have stayed all day!
The Ritz-CarltonJuly 25, 2016
Spend an afternoon as a family at the Center for Puppetry Arts where everyone can relive their childhood. Watch a play or create a puppet to take home while you visit.
Danny KatzOctober 21, 2017
Fascinating and well-curated collection - and the Jim Henson exhibit is awesome :)
ElizabethJuly 20, 2015
The museum is undergoing a renovation. Shows are top notch and include a workshop afterwords.
Susan KinneyJuly 30, 2014
It looks closed due to construction of the new museum wing, but it isn't. Guyi-Guyi: the Other Ugly Duckling is a lovely and sweet! Go see it, now, while it is playing.
Jerry BanghamNovember 18, 2017
A great place. There is a nice exhibit on Indian puppetry at the moment.
Sue RodmanAugust 21, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Don't miss the Create a Puppet workshop after every show. It's included in your ticket and kids love it-and gives them a puppet to relive the show at home.
AtlantaJune 1, 2012
The Center for Puppetry Arts is a unique cultural treasure - a magical place where children and adults are educated, enlightened and entertained.
City SaverMay 3, 2013
Use your Atlanta City Saver coupons here to receive a free guided museum tour when a second is purchased or receive $10 off one family membership.
Oakland CemeteryOctober 10, 2010
Puppets aren't just for kids! Be sure to check out their adult focused shows too. A highlight every year and must see is the Ghastly Dreadfuls performance in October. Booyah!
Pretty FolsonFebruary 3, 2012
Been here 50+ times
First Saturday of each month is free museum day for Fulton County residents. Additional cost if you would like to attend a show or the workshop.
AtlantaMay 23, 2014
Spend a day at the CENTER of the Puppet Universe! See a show! Make a puppet! Visit Center for Puppetry Arts! http://budurl.com/hyww
AtlantaJuly 19, 2011
Don’t miss the Center for Puppetry Arts’ showcase of Martha Speaks. The classic children’s story about a talking dog comes to life thru puppet magic July 19-31. See the show and then make a puppet! Read more
Nicole TankovichJuly 26, 2013
Ask for your puppet kit to go on the way out; you can avoid a crowd of school kids if you go on a weekday.
K12 IncAugust 15, 2011
Did you know? Puppetry is an ancient art, thought to originate around 30,000 B.C. Nearly every culture in the world has some form of puppetry. Read more
Pat BaughMay 27, 2016
Check the schedule for sensory-sensitive shows. Great for kids with autism.
AtlantaMarch 13, 2012
Midtown's Center for Puppetry Arts features shows, puppet-making and tours. Adult shows complement the children's performances.
Bloomingdale'sAugust 18, 2010
Anyone from age two to 82 will love the Jim Henson galleries – who can resist a cuddle with Big Bird? Reserve ahead for puppet shows; tickets go fast.
AtlantaDecember 6, 2012
Catch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a show based on the classic television special.
Stephen BrownApril 22, 2010
Been here 10+ times
The Henson exhibit is great plus the museum including several audioanimatronics, The Pigs in Space and assorted rareties from around the globe Read more
Christopher FredaDecember 1, 2015
Absolutely love the Jim Henson exhibit
Pretty FolsonFebruary 3, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Free museum day every Thursday between 1-3pm. Grants you access to the museum exhibits for free.
BEAUSeptember 24, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Happy Smithsonian Museum Day! Sept 24. Come to the Center and enjoy our incredible museums for FREE!
AddyJuly 19, 2019
The Dark Crystal room is everything!
Alexandra KingsleyDecember 5, 2009
Been here 25+ times
Relive your childhood! See a puppet show, create a puppet of your own, and visit with original Muppets, characters from The Labyrinth and Dark Crystal, and more. Read more
Remy MartinAugust 27, 2015
Lots of fun, great for all ages!
Jonathan StricklandDecember 30, 2010
Been here 5+ times
For adults, consider checking out eXperimental Puppetry Theater to see some really innovative puppetry and storytelling.
Jennie HennequantJanuary 10, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Every performance is amazing! We visit about 6 times a year!
Occupy My Family AtlantaJuly 20, 2013
Been here 10+ times
There's FREE parking but get there early before it fills up.
B98.5July 12, 2013
It opened to the public on September 23, 1978 and Kermit the frog cut the ceremonial ribbon.
Pretty FolsonFebruary 18, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Tip: military do not get in free, they do receive a discount on museum admission.
Steve BiroschikDecember 3, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The museum here is 1 of the cities hidden gems.
andrea staskaFebruary 7, 2012
I hear SPACE is amazing! We are headed there Thursday!
Lisa CFebruary 8, 2012
Check in special - get $2 off next ticket purchase
RosemaryDecember 31, 2011
Go here see a show...you WONT regret it...
Carol ArdanowskiSeptember 13, 2014
A magical place!
Heather BarrJuly 6, 2013
Check for online coupons before you go!
Justin PowellJuly 6, 2013
Cat in the hat was awesome.
Shelly WingNovember 28, 2011
Take advantage of the free art projects! So fun!
Lady TerrorMarch 25, 2012
Been here 25+ times
The Jim Henson musuem is legendary.
André HopkinsSeptember 25, 2011
Military get in free!
HISTORYApril 19, 2010
Founded in 1978 by Vincent Anthony, it's the nation’s largest organization dedicated to the art form of puppetry. Kermit the Frog and his creator Jim Henson cut the ceremonial ribbon at the opening.
BEAUNovember 20, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Rudolph is amazing!

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