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Festive Features

Now-December 28
Special Exhibitions:

Festive Features

Get in the holiday spirit with a visit to this festive hall of puppets. This year’s new additions bring lesser-kno… Includes: Included in the price of Performances, Jim Henson Collection, and Global Collection.

Events and Workshops:

Puppetry NOW featuring Tom Lee Exhibition Opening

February 12, 2026
Events and Workshops:

Puppetry NOW featuring Tom Lee Exhibition Opening

Join us for the opening of the 5th installment of Puppetry NOW with an exhibition opening and artist talk featuring To… Includes: Tickets include access to all exhibitions and free on-site parking.

Events and Workshops:

Puppetry Now Featuring Tom Lee Special Exhibition

February 12-May 17, 2026
Events and Workshops:

Puppetry Now Featuring Tom Lee Special Exhibition

By Tom Lee Discover “Child of Wood”, a special exhibition celebrating two decades of puppeteer Tom Lee’s… Includes: Worlds of Puppetry Museum, Special Exhibition, and Free Onsite Parking

Puppet Shows:

The Mirrored Pool

February 13-22, 2026
Puppet Shows:

The Mirrored Pool

World Premiere By Tom Lee of Chicago, IL & New York City, NY with Mirrored Pool is a visionary collaboration betw… Includes: Performance, Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and free onsite parking.

Events and Workshops:

Lion Dance Fundamentals

February 21, 2026
Events and Workshops:

Lion Dance Fundamentals

Discover the art and energy of the Lion Dance, one of the most iconic traditions of the Lunar New Year.In this onsite …

Puppet Shows:

The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe

March 17-April 4, 2026
Puppet Shows:

The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe

Adapted by Bobby Box in collaboration with Jon Ludwig  Step into a haunting world where timeless stories of suspense,… Includes: Performance, Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and free onsite parking.

Puppet Shows:

XPT: Xperimental Puppetry Theater

April 29-May 3, 2026
Puppet Shows:

XPT: Xperimental Puppetry Theater

By Various Artists What happens when artists join forces to create original puppetry works for adult audiences? XPT! … Includes: Tickets include admission to Worlds of Puppetry Museum and free onsite parking.