Center for Puppetry Arts Review

Great shows!! Fun for the entire family and you have the opportunity to make a puppet!!

My family and I loved it here! Such a neat place to take the kids and lots of nostalgia for the adults too!!

The place is super nice! It is for an hour of travel to the much but I loved it!

The Jim Henson exhibit was amazing and the puppet show was a lot of fun.

The most friendly staff ever, you can tell they love what they do. Remarkable programming, performances, educational workshops, and spectacular exhibits. I legit cried going through the current Dark Crystal exhibit and permanent Jim Henson exhibit. If you are a puppet nerd like me or have any appreciation at all, this is a "must see!" for any trip to Atlanta!

We had a great time at the Center for Puppetry Arts! It s a very special museum as it is so unique. We also went to Beauty and the Beast show which was very fun and creative! At the end of the show they explained how they did it (awesome) and we all went upstairs and the kids made this fun craft of the beast! That part was very organized and the kids had a blast. One minor inconvenience is that since the sections of the museum are separate rooms they keep asking for the tickets. So keep them handy at all times because if you misplace them in your purse or lose them there may be a hold up. Other than that it was an awesome time!

Saw Rudolph the red nose reindeer. Great show, very good with the kids.

First time visiting. Absolutely awesome experience!!

Wonderful experience, a chance to see puppets from all over the world and time. Humans have a rich imagination and we should all see how they have impacted entertainment over centuries. Seeing the Henson exhibit was wonderful.

We enjoy all the shows. Our kids love it here. Always full of laughter in this place, and staffs are friendly and helpful.

A real Atlanta treasure. The Muppets exhibit is fascinating, and the productions are always charming and entertaining. Great fun for youngsters and the young at heart!

It was cute. My daughter is seven and she loved the Rainforest show.

This place is awesome! I went here when I was little and loved it, but it has gotten even better. The shows are great. The museum is awesome. My kids and I all had a good time. They even got to make their own puppet! My only complaint is the new facade. The center is in an adorable old, Atlanta school. They covered up the facade to make a front addition and it isn't so nice (especially compared to the original facade). I just hope they rip it off one day and find another place for the museum, but it is a wonderful place. I will be back and become a member, for sure!

We came for the Dark Crystal exhibit and enjoyed every exhibit they had. It was great fun to see Sesame Street puppets in person and to learn about how they were made and used. Great place for both children and adults; there is something for everyone here.

I've been waiting to be able to visit this place for years now. It's not only a Henson fans dream, the overall collection is really rather impressive. The international exhibit is incredibly informative with some very noteworthy and recognizable puppets in the collection. The exhibits are designed to be inclusive of all ages as well, it's not just for kiddos. The tributes to Jim Henson made me tear up and I could've legitimately spent hours in the Dark Crystal exhibit; I wish I lived closer.

We go often. Great puppetry and the shows are aligned to the time of the year (eg Christmas)

My students and I truly enjoyed the recreation of their version of Beauty and the Beast. It was hilarious and modern!

Their Christmas time production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was outstanding for three years in a row. It's better than the classic stop-motion animation TV special. The other productions I've seen we're equally interesting and we'll done. The staff is very dedicated to their craft. The museum is interesting even if you think you're not into puppetry. You will see interesting pieces and definitely learn something. The special exhibit on The Dark Crystal was very interesting even to someone like me who was not a fan of the movie.

I wasn't sure what to expect going in as an adult without kids, but I really enjoyed learning about puppets from around the world. I loved the interactive pieces and especially loved seeing the Jim Henson exhibit. Great display of Henson's work over the course of his life and learning about what it inspired beyond his lifetime. Would recommend it to adults and children of all ages. I didn't see a show on this visit, but would next time.

The staff is great. The puppet show and displays were awesome.

Loved the feel of the place. Covid has diminished the amount of displays that would normally be going on, but the 2 main displays that were open were large enough and well put together. Staff was very friendly and informative.

First off I would say that we probably brought a kid that was a little too young. It is a lot to ask children to sit through an hour long show and remain entertained. Puppet show was neat as were the exhibits. They were extremely family friendly and my only knock was the length of the show. Also, since the show is going to be an hour, start that thing on time. It is hard enough to keep a kid entertained during it much less while they are waiting for it.

Fun for kids. They had a number of puppets from shows I had seen as as kid. So, brought up lots of good memories.

Wonderful place. Thank you guys for all that you do!

Class trip w/g.daughter. Cat in the hat. Pappy, maw & Sophie had blast

Favorite place on Earth! Location of one of Atlanta's tiny doors! plenty of activities planned throughout the week and which you can participate and have hands on experiences!

Love the exhibits and learning about the process of making puppets from around the world. Great place for kids and adults alike.

Had a lovely time. Staff was friendly and helpful. Exhibits were beautiful ended formative. Stellaluna show was delightful!

Fantastic place to bring the kids. Tickets can be a bit pricey, but they offer "preview days" for folks who are willing to go during working hours. Their worktops are great, employees knowledgeable and friendly.

They love puppets and so do I. Great place for the kids with a variety of activities including shows, workshops, and of course the museum. For the parents, if you grew up watching Sesame Street or The Muppets, this place is as close as you can get to time travel. I've literally seen grown men turn 4 as they round the corner and see Big Bird staring down at them. Totally, unequivocally...epic.

I have witnessed the most professional puppet show anyone can witness. Magnificent job with creating a one of a kind realistic experience. Bravo....Bravo....Bravo....if you haven't ever been here this is a must must must!!!

Hidden gem!!!!! had a great time while they had the dark crystal display

The staff was great and extremely helpful. Perfect place for field trips.

This is a must go for kids of all ages. I took my son here to the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer play that he enjoyed it! I should mention he doesn't like puppets; that's saying a lot!

Really fun to bring back old memories in this place. Really nice, clean, and friendly staff.

Fantastic preschool play! I was apprehensive about taking an almost 4 and not quite 2 to their first performance (1 hour). I need not have been. The almost 2 was enraptured! The Not quite 4 was following the story. The performers did a great job interacting with the audience and tuning out disruption. We will definitely come again. The exhibit space is bright and great for this age group as well. I appreciate the mix of Dark Crystal with lighter creations so that nobody is scared of the display. There is a separate Dark Crystal room which has more of those kinds of creations. All in all, great space and good programs!

If you're a fan of pupperty this is an amazing stop. From the international collection (everyone, everywhere uses puppets) to Tim Burton, Ray Harryhausen, Sherry Lewis and Lambchop, and of course Jim Henson and family are housed, highlighted, and beloved here. The Dark Crystal exhibit was fantastic! And from Farscape to Muppets to Sesame Street all things Jim Henson are showcased. There are live shows here, if you get a chance, puppet building classes, a great gift shop, and a guided tour that is so worth the time (thanks Alex!). For children of all ages a fascinating and fun museum.

O M GOSH !!! This place is GREAT!!! I came in from Nashville for the meet and greet with Joel from Mystery Science 3000. The center was full of really nice employees, many who went out of their to make the event enjoyable for everyone. I am very grateful to the people that took the pictures mine was fuzzy and they were nice enough to let me get another one. The food they served was so much more then one would think.. We had salmon, roast beef, and many other great items. The cash bar was a great price too. Thank you for such a great experience!!! Now I want to be a friend and help with your next projects

Amazing and a steal at $15 for adults and $12 for seniors! Right now, only the museum is open, but wow, they have the largest collection of Jim Henson items! They have an amazing array of puppets from all over the world. The Dark Crystal exhibit is incredible but it will be gone after November 1st. They are doing a great job. Hand sanitizer everywhere, social distancing in place and timed tickets! Go, it was a blast! Good for kids and adults.

We came for the Labyrinth special exhibit and enjoyed an afternoon around their Jim Henson and World Puppet exhibit. Even made it in time for the Jim Henson tour. It was a great afternoon.

Such a wonderful place to bring kids of all ages! Definitely go before the Labyrinth exhibit is over!

We had a blast today! My daughter (6), and I , enjoyed the Beauty and the Beast performance as well as all of the exhibits and the make your own puppet area! This was our first visit and everything was so well done. We can't wait to return .

A bit old and musty smelling, but still put on a great show for my daughter.

Sounds a little nerdy but the exhibits and activities make this a really cool and interactive museum. Highly recommend!

Very onyereating and informative for adults need more fun for kids.

If you like puppets, you'll love the Center For Puppetry.

We took 3 yr olds to see The Aesop stories. It was great and interactive. They also had activities for three family

My students enjoyed Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer performance!!!

We are at old MacDonald farm show. Our little boy loved the animals

Love this! Such an great experience for the whole family! May seem a little pricy, but honestly I love helping to fund the local art. They had an amazing exhibit! Can t wait to visit again

If you deeply respect the work of Jim Henson than this is a must see. Small but packed with forgotten treasures

My wife and I went to the Center of the Puppetry Arts for our one-year anniversary, and loved every minute of it the staff were friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and it was obvious that everyone working there enjoyed being there.

The displays are well presented, the areas are spotless. The respect that this place has for the creations within is apparent, and everything is presented in a way that lets you know, on first impression, how important everything in there is.

We went while their Dark Crystal exhibit was opened, and just seeing Aughra or the Skeksis Skekung from around the corner, made my heart skip.

Jim Henson is one of my greatest inspirations, whether it be in my puppetry, my writing, my art, and they presented him on a pedestal of respect and admiration.

The experience was near flawless. If I had to complain about one thing it would be that the display glass was so clean it was shimmering and reflecting things making it difficult to get good angles on the pictures.

My wife and I will be going back, and next time we may take the entire family.

Great puppets, muppet s and what not. The Magic flute adaptation was amazing.

Puppetry, as an art form, is loved by people of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances. The Center gives an inside look into how characters can be brought to life by creative minds and talented performers.

Nice family place for all ages and very talented puppeteers

Very interesting. Be prepared to linger. If you're a Jim Henson fan, this is the place to go.

Didn't really go in, we dropped off our daughter for a school field trip.

Atlanta treasure. Passionate staff. Small but neat Jim Henson museum. Great shows. Good value. My 2 and 4 year olds love it.

Great experience with my son's class! We made a paper puppet and saw a great little show.

Great place to take groups. The ticket office was awesome to work with. We were disappointed that the kids didn't get to see a production.

I was expecting a more comprehensive history on the art of puppetry and a museum about all puppetry, but this was all about Jim Henson and his creations. While interesting it was lacking. It should be called Center for Jim Henson Puppetry Arts.

An amazing and friendly place full of interesting exhibits and home to many great events. Great for children and nostalgic adults!

came out of town for a voice acting conference and decide to stop by this before the conference starts in a guy say it's amazing to see how much work Jim Henson did and how other puppeteers put into their craft.

Extremely unique place to visit! This place is a lot of fun for anyone of any age that has and vague interest in Jim Henson and puppetry.

Good Jim Henson exhibit. The world selection is interesting.

Modest collection, better for kids. The, "Free for Fulton County Residents on the First Saturday of the Month" on their website and other websites is a lie, they told me that they stopped doing this, "years ago".

My preschool class LOVED Ms. Jimmy Jam Jameka! She was well spoken, fun, engaging, and age appropriate. Great experience!! She even came to our school so we didnt have to go there. How convenient!