An Experience
Unlike Anything
Else in the World

Get ready to rethink everything you know about puppets and puppeteers. Our live shows, workshops, exhibitions, and events will have you feeling like a kid again at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Limited FREE parking is available.

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Now-May 25, 2025

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat

Join the mischief and mayhem as Cat turns a rainy day into a whirlwind of fun in this Dr. Seuss classic!

April 30-May 4, 2025

XPT: Xperimental Puppetry Theater

Discover the magic when artists collaborate to create bold, original puppetry for adult audiences. Experience XPT!

2025 Registration Now Open!

Puppet Camp

Puppet Camp at the Center for Puppetry Arts is the ultimate summertime adventure!

Now – October 26, 2025

Affectionate Anarchy: Creating with Jim Henson

Discover the creators behind The Jim Henson Company, featuring stories and work from legends like Frank Oz, Jerry Juhl, and Caroll Spinney, and explore the magic behind The Muppets.

Open Tuesday-Sunday

Worlds of Puppetry Museum

Includes the Jim Henson Gallery (Sesame Street, The Muppets, and more) and our Global Gallery!

Today’s Events

Thursday April 24, 2025

Click here to view the full calendar of events.

School Groups

Great Options for Educators

We’ll Meet You Online

Digital Learning

Live, Interactive Programming

Through video conferencing and downloadable guides, we can bring the education and wonder of the Center for Puppetry Arts to your classroom.

Our curriculum-based workshops and puppet shows offer unique, interactive, and engaging experiences for your classroom or homeschool.

We’ll Come to You

Enjoy a Field Trip Without Ever Leaving the Classroom

If you want your students to enjoy a highly interactive educational experience, but a field trip isn’t an option, our traveling options offer great, in-person alternatives.

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