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.
Saturday December 3, 2022
Festive Features Special Museum Exhibition
Now – Jan 8th
Get in the holiday spirit with a visit to this festive hall of puppets. This special exhibition features highlights from the Center’s holiday-related collections. Learn more about puppetry in classic holiday films and television specials, and find out about the history behind some of the most recognizable characters of the season.
Museum admission includes any special exhibitions currently on view.
Check Out Upcoming Events!
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeerâ„¢
Nov 9 – Dec 31Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeerâ„¢
Based on the classic television special Adapted by Jon Ludwig Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and all elements © and â… Includes: Performance. Create-A-Puppet Workshopâ„¢, and the Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Sketchbook Saturdays
1st Saturday of the MonthSketchbook Saturdays
Join us for Sketchbook Saturdays! On the first Saturday of every month, we welcome guests to practice their observatio… Includes: All galleries in the Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Puppetry for TV and Film for Teens
Dec 4Puppetry for TV and Film for Teens
Lights, camera, PUPPETS! We’ll set up cameras and monitors, do a brief primer on manipulation basics, then get our p…
Bill’s 44th
Dec 8-11Bill’s 44th
By Dorothy James & Andy Manjuck, Brooklyn NY The streamers are hung, the punch has been spiked, and the cake is ju… Includes: The program includes admission to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum.
Things to Know Before You Visit
- While masks are no longer mandatory, we recommend wearing a mask to protect those who are too young or are not eligible to be vaccinated.
- All Center staff will continue to wear masks – excluding performers during performances.
- Hand-sanitizing stations are available in abundance at the Center.
- Please change your visit to another day if you’re not feeling well.
- We will continue to monitor public health directives around COVID and modify our response accordingly.
Great Options for Educators
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We’ll Meet You Online
Digital Learning
Live, Interactive Programming
Through video conferencing and downloadable guides, we can bring the education and wonder of 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.
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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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