Programs
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 limited free onsite 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 limited free onsite parking.
Hand and Rod 102
Sept 28, Oct 5, 12, and 19Hand and Rod 102
Character, Intention, and Expression Hand & Rod Puppetry 102 is a multi-session intermediate course for students w… Includes: Workshop and free onsite parking.
Armature Creation for Stop-Motion
June 13Armature Creation for Stop-Motion
Stop-motion animator Andrés Eduardo will guide students through one approach to designing and building an animatable … Includes: Workshop and limited free onsite parking.
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: The Art of Stop-Motion Animation
June 12-November 1, 2026Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop-Motion Animation
Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop‑Motion Animation invites visitors behind the scenes of one of the most enchanting fo… Includes: Admission to Worlds of Puppetry Museum, special exhibition, and limited free onsite 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 and limited free onsite parking.
Touring Shows
Touring Shows
The Center for Puppetry Arts is proud to announce the relaunch of its touring productions, returning for the first ti…
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…