Programs
40 Years of Pee-wee’s Playhouse
May 2440 Years of Pee-wee’s Playhouse
Get ready for a wacky, cuckoo, can’t-believe-it’s-happening Pee-wee reunion with Kevin Carlson, Ric Heitzman, Geor… Includes: Event, admission to the Jim Henson Collection, Global Gallery, Special Exhibition, and free limited onsite parking.
Globey’s Big Debut
May 23Globey’s Big Debut
For the first time in nearly 40 years, one of the most unforgettable characters from  Pee-wee’s Playhouse … Includes: VIP Benefit Event Supporting the Conservation of Globey
Puppetry Now Featuring Tom Lee Special Exhibition
Now-May 17Puppetry 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 limited free onsite parking.
Hand and Rod 101
May 12, 19, 26 and June 2Hand and Rod 101
Hand & Rod Puppetry 101 is a multi-session (May 12, 19, 26, and June 2) introductory course designed to introduce… Includes: Workshop and free onsite parking.
Online Workshop: Exploring Table-Top Bag Puppetry
May 19Online Workshop: Exploring Table-Top Bag Puppetry
At its most basic, the Bag Puppet consists of nothing more than a head on top of a stuffed sack. Yet this deceptively …
It’s in the Bag! Exploring Table-Top Bag Puppetry
June 11It’s in the Bag! Exploring Table-Top Bag Puppetry
At its most basic, the Bag Puppet consists of nothing more than a head on top of a stuffed sack. Yet this deceptively … Includes: Workshop and limited free onsite parking.
Frame by Frame: Opening Screening and Artist Talk
June 12Frame by Frame: Opening Screening and Artist Talk
Doors open at 6 PM Be the first to experience the Center for Puppetry Arts’ newest exhibition, Frame by Frame: The A… Includes: Event, admission to the Jim Henson Gallery, the Global Collection, and limited free onsite parking.
Family Day: Pioneers of Puppetry
July 2Family Day: Pioneers of Puppetry
What do Lamb Chop, Cookie Monster, and the giant balloons of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade have in common? … Includes: Admission to the Jim Henson Collection, the Global Gallery, and free limited onsite parking.
Tesla vs Edison
August 5-23Tesla vs Edison
The award-winning production returns! In this electrifying theatrical spectacle, two brilliant inventors square off i… Includes: Performance, admission to the Jim Henson Collection, Global Gallery, Special Exhibition, and free limited onsite parking.
The Ghastly Dreadfuls
October 7-31, 2026The Ghastly Dreadfuls
This deadly ensemble of musicians, dancers, and puppeteers rises from the dead to lead audiences into a world beyond t… Includes: Performance, Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and free onsite parking.