Explore Jim Henson's puppets and Muppets in the Smithsonian's collections along with related collection items. Learn their backstories, their missions, and the inspiration for each of them. National ...

Jim Henson and Rowlf the Dog explain the art and history of puppetry, and let the viewer in on some of the secrets in performing his own act, the Muppets.

Jim Henson didn’t set out to become a famous puppeteer or create characters beloved by children—and adults—worldwide. He made puppets simply because he wanted to work in television.

I also remember just making up songs about my day or whatever. I watched a lot of puppet related content like The Muppet Show, Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock were always on in my house.

The trio heads to Los Angeles to find Walter’s vision of the Muppet Studio turned to a rustic ghost town where tours cost $1.50. It is here that Walter learns of Richman’s plans to tear down ...

A collaboration between France’s Théâtre de l’Entrouvert and the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival ... think puppetry is exclusively the Muppets — I mean, the Muppets are ...