Programs
Marionette Manipulation Workshop
January 21Marionette Manipulation Workshop
Kick off the workshop with an inside look at how human-style marionettes are typically strung, led by our exper…
Puppetry NOW featuring Tom Lee Exhibition Opening
February 12, 2026Puppetry 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.
Jim Henson Collection
Open Tuesday-SundayJim Henson Collection
The Jim Henson Collection explores the imaginative mind and influential legacy of animator, inventor, filmmaker, scree… Includes: Tickets include access to all exhibitions and free on-site parking.
Global Collection
Open Tuesday-SundayGlobal Collection
The Global Gallery presents a geographic exploration of the history and traditions of puppetry from different regions … Includes: Tickets include access to all exhibitions and free on-site parking.
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
Lion Dance Fundamentals
February 21, 2026Lion 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 …
Devising Puppetry: Strategies and Process in Making Puppet Shows
March 17Devising Puppetry: Strategies and Process in Making Puppet Shows
Tom Lee offers an inside look at his creative process through images, sketches, and video, exploring how he develops o…
Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop-Motion Puppetry
June 12-November 1, 2026Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop-Motion Puppetry
Tickets include access to all exhibitions and free on-site parking. Includes: Included in the price of Worlds of Puppetry Museum
Teacher Workshop: The Digital Learning Experience
Teacher Workshop: The Digital Learning Experience
Participate in a hands-on interactive workshop on the program topic of your choice to see how activities are presented…
Puppet Building 101: Jointed Rod Puppet
Puppet Building 101: Jointed Rod Puppet
Learn about traditional Japanese Bunraku-style rod puppets by examining puppets and replicas from the Center’s globa…