Center for Puppetry Arts

About

The Center for Puppetry Arts is the largest nonprofit organization in the United States dedicated to the art of puppetry. Located in Midtown Atlanta, it presents world-class performances, workshops, and houses the Jim Henson Collection museum.

Features & Attractions

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Worlds of Puppetry

Collection

Permanent puppetry museum

Jim Henson Collection

Collection

Signature Henson material that gives the Center for Puppetry Arts unusual family and tourist value in the Atlanta market.

Included with museum admission or bundled experiences as offered

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Jim Henson Collection and museum galleries

Attraction

The Center for Puppetry Arts pairs performances with museum galleries, including the Jim Henson Collection, making it more than a single-show destination.

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Global Collection museum gallery

Collection

The Global Collection presents puppets and traditions from around the world as permanent museum inventory, giving visitors another reason to treat the Center as a museum destination rather than only a show venue.

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Plan Your Visit

free admission to performances if they remain sitting in the lap of their adult guardian during the entirety of the show. open for Summer 2026! Learn More Open Tuesday-Sunday Jim Henson Collection Discover the magic of The Jim Henson Collection, featuring iconic puppets, props, and stories from The Muppets, Sesame Street, and more. parking is off of 18th Street. Limited FREE parking is available. stroller or carrier into the theater? Due to space limitations, we do not allow strollers or carriers in the theaters. GUIDED TOURS WHEN AVAILABLE Call 404.

Last verified Mar 2026

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