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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Open Tuesday-Sunday

Worlds of Puppetry Museum

Come see our Worlds of Puppetry Museum that includes the Jim Henson Gallery (Sesame Street, The Muppets, and more) and our Global Gallery!

October 4-15, 2023

The Rainbow Fish

Come see Marcus Pfister’s beloved children’s book, along with two companion tales (Rainbow Fish Discovers the Deep Sea and Opposites), come to life in this puppetry adaptation.

October 10 | 5:00 PM | Offsite

Amal Walks Across America

In collaboration with Flux Projects, Decatur Arts Alliance, and MARTA Artbound, the Center for Puppetry Arts invites you to join Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee child, as she travels across Atlanta in this free community event.

October 11-28, 2023

The Ghastly Dreadfuls

They’re back! The Ghastly Dreadfuls return from the dead for their yearly transit among the living with an ensemble of deadly musicians, dancers, and puppeteers as they rise from the dead with creepy stories, frightful songs, and devilish dances.

Today’s Events

Wednesday October 4, 2023

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Join us for our 24th annual String Fling and online auction!
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Mark Your Calendars for Our Upcoming Events!

Things to Know Before You Visit

  • While masks are no longer mandatory, we recommend wearing a mask to protect those who are not eligible to be vaccinated.
  • 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.
School Groups

Great Options for Educators

We’ll Meet You Online

Distance 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.

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.

Thank You To Our Sponsors:

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