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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online programs
Educators
jan 5th – 29th

The Dragon King

A wise and fearless Grandmother is determined to find out why the Dragon King is holding back the precious rains for her drought-ridden land – even if it means a journey to the bottom of the sea! Purchase of an All-Inclusive Ticket includes entrance into the Worlds of Puppetry Museum, our Create-A-Puppet™ Workshop featuring a Chinese Dragon Marionette inspired by the character from The Dragon King, and free onsite parking.

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February 1st

Puppet Summer Camp Registration

Already booking your summer plans? Sign up for our Puppet Summer Camp Registration Reminders! Children ages 5-12 will learn about the creative and collaborative world of puppetry by participating in one of our three camps. Each camp is designed for a specific age group to inspire and engage in just the right way.

Registration begins February 1st.

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open tues-sun

Worlds of Puppetry Museum

The galleries of the Worlds of Puppetry Museum include the Jim Henson Gallery, the Global Gallery, and the Dean Dubose Smith Special Exhibits Gallery.
Found It! Pop-Up Exhibition is open from now until April 23rd in the Love Family Atrium and features famous puppets made from everyday objects.

All galleries are included with admission.

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Found It! Pop-Up Exhibition

Found It! email banner featuring Trixie La Brique, a red brick in a pink skirt on a high wire.

Now–Apr 23

Come see our newest Found It! Pop-Up Exhibition and explore found objects puppets such as Trixie La Brique from Brick Brothers’ Circus at Puppetmongers Theater in Toronto, Tom Servo and Crow T Robot from Netflix’s Mystery Science Theater 3000, and many more in this exhibition that highlights puppets from performances around the world made out of everyday objects.

Museum admission includes any special exhibitions currently on view.

Today’s Events

Sunday January 29, 2023

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Puppet Shows:

The Dragon King

Jan 5-29
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Puppet Shows:

The Dragon King

By Tanglewood Marionettes of Ware, MA Sponsored by Yee Family Charitable Fund A terrible drought has overtaken the lan… Includes: Performance. Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, and the Worlds of Puppetry Museum

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Duke Ellington’s Cat

Jan 31-Mar 12
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Duke Ellington’s Cat

Written and directed by Jon Ludwig Musical Director S. Renee Clark Music composed by Takana Miyamoto On the road with … Includes: Performance. Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, and the Worlds of Puppetry Museum

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Special Workshops:

Puppet Summer Camp – Registration Opens February 1st

June 12th – July 28th
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Special Workshops:

Puppet Summer Camp – Registration Opens February 1st

Make Summer Magical with Puppet Camp Explore the magic of puppetry in our exciting summer camps! Children ages 5-…

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Puppet Shows:

Tesla vs Edison

FEB 22- Mar 12
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Tesla vs Edison

By Jason Hines A new production based on the life and work of two men with very different visions of the future. Geniu… Includes: The program includes admission to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum.

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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.
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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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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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