CENTER FOR PUPPETRY SERIES

Special Exhibits focus on a particular theme or style of puppetry. Take a tour through Puppets: the Power of Wonder and discover how puppetry has influenced religion, people and politics through the ages. Get up close and personal with puppets in the Center’s Museum, which houses a collection of puppets, books, posters and videos from around the world. Looking for an alternative activity for date night? More mature audiences will appreciate the artistry and humor of the New Direction Series, which includes the popular Xperimental Puppetry Theater.

CENTER FOR PUPPETRY SERIES

Most productions meet Georgia QCC Standards, and Study Guides for each Family Series show are available for download. Patrons of all ages will enjoy the productions in the Family Series and SummerFest. Three performance series host a variety of shows geared towards educating as well as entertaining audiences. Since 1978, the Center has introduced millions of visitors to the wonder and art of puppetry and has touched the lives of many through enchanting performances, curriculum-based workshops, and the hands-on Museum, as well as Distance Learning and Outreach Programs. It’s a magical place where children and adults are educated, enlightened, and entertained. The Center for Puppetry Arts is a unique venue and a cultural treasure.

The first puppetry center in the United States, today it is the largest American organization solely dedicated to the art of puppet theater.

The Center for Puppetry Arts opened to the public on September 23, 1978, when Kermit the Frog and his creator Jim Henson cut the ceremonial ribbon.

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