Center for Puppetry Arts Review

Loved it!
We're visiting Atlanta for a conference/vacation. I said that if there was only one thing I could do while I was in Atlanta, it would be to visit this place. I love Jim Henson and I actually thought this was a "Jim Henson" museum. It was much more and I learned so much about puppetry and we even attended a play.
I highly recomlend this place to anyone visiting ATL.

I had my son birthday here. we weren't members but we had a lot of fun making arts and crafts and watching the amazing show

I absolutely loved it here. I took my class on a field trip. We made puppets and saw the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer puppet show. It was a little long for my students with sensory issues but it was a really nice show overall. I look forward to going back and participating in some of the other activities they have to offer as well.

Amazing exhibit of Jim Henson s work! A must see in Atlanta. The muppets rule!

Super fun! Especially if you are a Henson fan. Currently there is a special exhibit for Labyrinth

Smallish museum, but packed with nostalgia and genuinely interesting exhibits.

12.50 for a walkthrough of 3 rooms of puppets. Some very interesting things to see. The Jim Henson part was the highlight, but I would have liked to see more. Many favorites were left out and although the building is big the whole thing can be seen in 20 min or so.

Been there several time it has great jim henson exhibits

Our kids love every production we go to here! We became members they love it so much.

Perfect for field trips or day trips for kindergarteners

Always tons of fun. Always clean and the staff is friendly and nice.

We drive down from Charlotte just to visit! The Jim Henson exhibit is wonderful, and the Sesame Street set is always fun to play on. My son enjoys seeing Big Bird and I always enjoy taking a trip down memory lane looking at the Fraggles and Labyrinth displays.

I wasn't sure what to expect at this place, but it was definitely worth visiting. About half of the exhibits are puppets from history, the rest is a special Jim Henson exhibit with many of the original Muppets from TV and movies. They have activities planned constantly that would be worth checking out if you live in Atlanta.

Amazing gem of a museum. Both the wings were so fun to stroll through and learn from. I'm almost 40 and felt like such a kid!
The Jim Henson section was so beautifully put together, thoughtful, informative and endearing. I never in my life thought I'd get to stand next to a Skesi or Augrah or Miss Piggy or countless other fantastic pieces. I can't wait to go back next year and see what's new.
Oh, and the staff was lovely! Everyone we spoke with were kind and helpful and you could really tell they loved what they did there.
The Center for Puppetry Arts is truly a rare gem.

The staff is wonderful and welcoming. The Labyrinth exhibit was exciting and full of nostalgia. The Jim Henson exhibit tugged at my heart strings for sure.

Enjoy one of the unique museums in the world devoted to puppets. The exhibits display puppets from all around the world. There are also special events...and exhibits. The museum is relatively small but worth visiting. I felt like in a time machine.

It is a great place to visit loved seeing all of the puppets especially Jim Henson's puppets and work area.

Pretty neat ATL gem. The behind the scenes tour is a bit much for wheelchairs, but you can make it with some strength.

The puppetry museum galleries feature Jim Henson's history and work, along with puppetry from around the world.

Fun to visit. Museum is great for both kids and adults. Sesame Street, Jim Henson, Labyrinth and more to so.

The new museum is fabulous! Bravo to the Center for the new Jim Henson wing! Big bird, Grover (my personal fave,) figures from the Dark Crystal, and Corpse Bride, and more, make this museum a must see for all "nerds" like me. Maps needs to do a new drive by. This picture does not do it justice.

I love how they have singing and jokes while teaching and everyone that works there is nice helpful and has so much positive energy

This place had a great dark crystal exhibit when I visited. Made me even more excited for age of resistance.

We came to see the Labyrinth exhibit, which was amazing, but the entire place was very cool and fun

Such a lovely museum.. the Jim Henson exhibit is great, but so too is the history of puppetry.

The puppet show was fantastic. I liked it a lot and the museum was awesome.

Cool and unique little museum. Not too expensive, but probably wouldn't go more than once per year. The displays are full of information and the Jim Henson m/puppets are the best. Don't expect to spend more than about an hour here though unless you plan on seeing a puppet show.

Here is the main reason I took one star off. This museum [was] part of a program that gives free admission to Active Duty service members between Memorial Day and Labor Day. For some unknown reason the museum has backed out of the program and hasn't informed anyone. I'm not a douche canoe who's gonna raise a fuss in the museum, and honestly $12,50 for a ticket isn't going to break the bank for me and my two kids, but still kinda messed up that they changed their participation in the program without telling anyone.

That being said, still go! It's worth the visit. I didn't take any pictures that you can't find anywhere else in Google Reviews, I'm just posting these for the points

Cool exhibits. A little small so don't expect to spend too much time there

Nice place to stay out of the rain. The Jim Henson exhibit was truley entertaining for my son.

Fun, interesting, different kind of place to take our young Granddaughter. It was all very well-done. Highly recommend.

Fun place to take kids under 8 years old. The shoes are full of energy and thoughtful. Making puppets are a fun activity to do with younger kids. Kids over 10 may think a lot of it is cheesy, but under its a great place to go.

My daughter and I love the puppets. So it was hands down no question to become a member. We went today 7/20/2016 to see Sleeping Beauty. It was awesome, as my daughter would say. We usually get there early to get great seats but we just did get there 10 before curtains opened today. But I did take a star away today because I didn't not appreciate spending my hard earn money to be treated a certain way. Because I'm a young looking woman of color, that I can't afford or wouldn't be interested in becoming a member because of the color of my skin. I was stopped just before member seating and asked where did i want to sit after that point. I was puzzled. Thinking to myself I bring my baby girl every other week and paid good money for the perks, so why would I want to seat in back? The usher saw the look on my face and became puzzled as well and stated to me, well that's the best he could do. WTH! I became more confused. Then he glaced down at my tickets.... oh wow okay you are a member, you can sit in the member section. He said. Are you kidding how dare you. I'm a hard working, young looking (because of good genes, no alcohol or drugs ) single mother,but I am off age. I work hard to be able provide my children with the greater things in life that they appreciate and love.

Fun! Fun! Fun! Lots of things here for adults as well as families.

When you are in Atlanta you must take the time to go here. If you re Gen X, every Henson muppet you e wanted to see in person is here! They have a killer Dark Crystal and Labyrinth show going on. This show will blow your mind and bring a tear to your eye!

It was lots of fun to see the museum and a show. The museum is small. Plenty of time to see it in 45 minutes.

Very very easy to get there on marta. Only a 10 minute walk from arts center train station. The people there were very very nice. Very helpful and polite. The puppet show was awesome my 5 year old daughter loved it. Afterwards she got to make her own puppet which was really cool and was included in our ticket price. They have a museum which is very scary and not for kids at all. My daughter almost cried, that and the fact that they don't have a place that sells food inside is the reason it didn't get all the stars. Also the restrooms were very clean and kid friendly

What a wonderful place The staff was great!!! The production was top notch. An excellent place for the kids and family.

Amazing place for both kids and adults. They never disappoint.

I loved visiting the Center for Puppetry Arts! I visited with a group of 5 friends, all in our late 20s. We visited during the Labrenth exibit. It was so so good! Learned a lot, had a lot of fun! Planning on bringing my parents next time they are in Atlanta. Bring your camera!

Excellent place for adults and kids. Jim Henson exhibit Rocks! Recommend getting guide as you will get more out of it!

Loved the Jim Henson gallery worth it for that alone.

This museum was absolutely fantastic. We went during the week when it was somewhat empty and just fell in love with it. If you love Jim Henson and puppets, go! Our 2 year daughter loves it as well.

It's kids friendly, puppets are colourful, fantastic. Center conducts Shows, workshops and classes.

Great history of puppets, and great if you love Jim Henson

Wonderful for adults and children. We loved the puppet show, the build a puppet & the museum. It kept our 5 year old twins occupied for a few hours

Wonderful!! Saw a show, toured the exhibits and played around in the gift shop. Dark Crystal exhibit that was touring was great. I make a point to go every year when I m in town.

Love this place. Went to see the labyrinth exhibit

Great set designs! Wonderful performances! Seeing the show, and then getting behind the scenes look into how the show comes to life is especially great for kids and adults alike.

Cool museum. The kids really enjoyed it and the staff was friendly. Doesn't take too long but there is plenty to check out.

We came here for the Jim Henson Collection and it was amazing! They have a broad variety of Henson's creations from just about every era of his career. When you see a puppet like Rowlf or Big Bird that you grew up loving, the emotions come rushing back. Needless to say, this was our favorite part of the museum. Other section included puppetry from around the world and a gallery for rotating special exhibits. Even as someone who has only a passing interest in puppetry, these exhibits had plenty to offer.

Obviously, some of the exhibits were down due to covid but the whole Jim Henson area was amazing for the history alone and the skill/time these people put into their craft. Wasn't as huge a fan of the global area but still an interesting spot to see the difference between global puppetry spots. Dark Crystal area was probably my highlight as I really enjoy that universe.

What an amazing museum! We went to a performance of Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer and it was like the original tv version came to life. I like how the puppeteers showed and explained each puppet after the show. The Jim Henson and Dark Crystal exhibits were my childhood come to life and it's incredible moving to see your favorite characters up close.

Completely unexpected fun. Lots of memories from childhood shows.

We saw the beauty and the beast puppet show and it was amazing. The museum alone was worth coming for! All the best of Jim Hensen. Fantastic!

I first attended the center as a child and have been going back ever since. For parents grandparents uncles aunts moms and dads this place is a gold mine. A fabulous educational opportunity for children that is entertaining as well with an amazing museum for anyone who likes the Muppets, and let's be serious who doesn't like the Muppets.

Can't say enough good things. From the museum to the show to the craft, my four year old loved everything. As did we!

My childhood wouldn't have been as happy as it was if there weren't Jim Henson and Sesame Street.

I had way more fun than I thought I would going to this museum as an adult and not a child. Very interesting and intriguing. I am glad I went.

We go for a fieldtrip every year and the kids always enjoy it. Was dissapointed the playground was closed but that does not affect my review!

A very different and interesting museum. Focuses on the Muppets in one half and puppetry around the world in the other. Various hands on activities.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art asks for a suggested donation of 25.00 per adult to visit. The High Museum of Art is 19.50. The Atlanta History Center plus 3 other properties is 21.50. The prices for children are all less.

The Center for Puppetry Arts is 25.00 regardless of age. This means that a family of 4 will have to pay 100.00 for an hour long puppet show--and let's face it, it's only for the kids anyway. This seems ridiculous, especially since it receives millions in donations and funding each year, some of it from the government.

Don't get me wrong, it is a great and worthy project, but if it becomes financially burdensome for families to attend then how good is it? Not to mention they spend 750,000 a year for administrative expenses at a place that uses volunteers for many of the services. If you can't run a puppet show and a four room museum of donated items for 4 million a year, then maybe there is a problem.

Update: The price has raised to 29.00. I guess they weren't quite cutting it at 25.00.

Cute puppetry arts museum and theater. The workshops are creative and fun.

We had a great time! Learned a lot about the puppetry arts when we took the behind the scenes tour.

A trip down memory lane. Great exhibits. Maybe not so great for young kids. To fully enjoy it, you need to take your time and read the info on the displays.

I love this place and the mission. The shows are great.

I wanted to visit this place for years enjoyed my time here

Beautiful artwork and interesting stories! Loved Stellaluna and The Dark Crystal Exhibit!