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Puppet Shows:

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™

Now-December 28
Puppet Shows:

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™

Based on the classic television special and adapted by Jon Ludwig. Rudolph soars back into town with this faithful ada… Includes: Tickets include the Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, all exhibitions, and free onsite parking.

Special Exhibitions:

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.

Permanent Exhibitions:

Jim Henson Collection

Open Tuesday-Sunday
Permanent Exhibitions:

Jim 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.

Permanent Exhibitions:

Global Collection

Open Tuesday-Sunday
Permanent Exhibitions:

Global 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.

Events:

Sketchbook Saturdays

1st Saturday of the Month
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Sketchbook 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

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Cereal Saturdays

3rd Saturday of the Month
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Cereal Saturdays

*Please note that the November 15 Cereal Saturday has been cancelled and will resume in December Nostalgia overload al… Includes: All galleries in the Worlds of Puppetry Museum

Puppet Shows:

The Dragon King

January 14-25, 2026
Puppet Shows:

The Dragon King

By Tanglewood Marionettes of Ware, MA Dive into a spellbinding world with The Dragon King, an acclaimed marionette adv… Includes: Click through for NEW children’s pricing! Performance tickets include the Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and free onsite parking.

Puppet Shows:

Pete the Cat

January 27-March 15, 2026
Puppet Shows:

Pete the Cat

Based on the award-winning book series by Kim and James Dean Adapted by Jon Ludwig and Jason Hines Based on the New Y… Includes: Performance, Create-A-Puppet Workshop™, Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and free onsite parking.

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Puppetry NOW featuring Tom Lee Exhibition Opening

February 12, 2026
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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.

Special Exhibitions:

Puppetry Now Featuring Tom Lee Special Exhibition

February 12-May 17, 2026
Special Exhibitions:

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