Center for Puppetry Arts Review

Such a variety of artifacts from the era of puppeteering. Really tells the story of their development over time. Loved the Jim Henson stuff!

Wildly fun, filled with a lot of fascinating exhibits. Great for families, but anyone can find something to enjoy here.

Great, family friendly place. Parking is super easy with a lot behind the building. Seating in the theater is couch like benches which is great for sitting with little ones!

Wonderful experience! The Center has a wide variety of puppets and some hands-on displays that are fun for kids and adults alike.

The Jim Henson collection is quite impressive - you'll see fan favorites such as Big Bird, Kermit the frog, Miss Piggy, and Pigs in Space!!! I sincerely went there with the sole purpose of seeing the Dark Crystal collection (it was FANTASTIC) and was extremely surprised at how interesting the other collections from around the world were. I ended up spending just as much time if not more, perusing puppets of the past and learning about the different puppetry styles and techniques.

Highly recommended as there are multiple galleries (with different themes) and enough room to accommodate high traffic (which we didn't experience). Parking was a breeze which we didn't expect considering it is located in busy Atlanta.

They even offer a puppet making package which we assume would be excellent for any little ones you may be bringing. Things to consider: bring some extra money for the giftshop =)

Lots of hands on exhibits and cool history; great activities and workshops for the kids; plus an INCREDIBLE cast, crew, set makers and puppets make for a more entertaining visit than you'd ever imagine. We were blown away by how fun the show was!

I've now been twice, once in the older smaller building and now in the renovated building with the Jim Henson wing. The amount of displays and information is great, and it is all so fascinating. A great place to kill a couple hours by wandering through.

Unbelievable good place! The theater was amazing and not only my child s did enjoy the show and laughed a lot. Also the museum itself is a must see and the staff was really friendly.

Went for the Dark Crystal exhibit specifically- thoroughly impressed. The rest of the museum was well laid out, great for little kids and puppet enthusiasts. An Atlanta must see.

I remember going in field trips in elementary school to the Center. We took my 4&6yo kids for the first time last weekend and it was even better than I remembered! They enjoyed the museum, make your own puppet, and the show. I am thrilled we still have a place like this in Atlanta! Parking was so easy in their lot (no charge) compared to other places we visit in midtown. We will be back and hopefully getting a membership!

Good interactive programs for kids. The global puppet displays are well done but very small. Muppet section is fairly comprehensive and worth a visit if you enjoyed the Muppets.

Was a member for several years. Attended most if not all of their shoes during those years. Very enriching for the children. And the puppet workshop is a delight for children and adults alike.

Really really love this place. Creates a great feeling of nostalgia for adults and is really fun for kids.

A dynamic and diverse place with lots to do and see. Make sure you check out a show!

Cute little Museum. It is definitely something you want to read not just walk through and look which is what my kids did. Interactive parts were few, but we got to see come cool stuff

Great seating, one of the employees was trying to tell my child she couldn't touch the horse like I wasn't there and didn't even let me respond. My child was talkimg to me. Puppet show was kind of long. Not good for 2 and 3 year olds

Worth a very long drive. True artistry. Don't miss Frosty the Snowman. You'll feel like the movie is coming to life before your eyes. Seen many shows at the center and every one has been five stars.

Plenty to see and learn, the Jim Henson exhibit is not to be missed!!

Family favorite. Entertaining for all ages & we always love making our own puppet afterwards that corresponds with the show.

Great place for fans of the arts or the 80s. Great permanent collection. Productions are always high quality.

Great place for kids and people curious about Puppetry.

Can't believe I've lived here so long and just now went....serves me right that they had no more tiny Kermits!

It was an awesome place. They have interactive displays along with some historical information on puppetry. We loved the Stellaluna puppet show, it was fun for kids and adults. It was easy enough to get to with GPS and they also have a few benches and tables outside that made it great for a small picnic. All in all a fun and intriguing place to go

My kids LOVE the Muppets and were thrilled to see Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang. I enjoyed the Sesame Street characters. Wish they had more interactive activities for the kids, but they may not have because of Covid.

Fascinating selection of puppets from around the world. They did a nice job of providing history and context for each puppet.

Great place for young and old. They offer puppet shows for children and adults. They also have a great museum that shows you the history of puppetry.

We went on a Tuesday afternoon and there weren't many other guests there. We practically had the place to ourselves! We did the Jim Henson tour and were the only ones in the tour group. The tour was only a few dollars more than the self-guided museum entry ticket, and I definitely recommend it. You learn a lot more about Henson's work with the guided tour, and our tour guide Megan was the best! All of the staff members that I interacted with were very friendly and knowledgeable. The museum is well curated and very interesting. The three other members of my party (who weren't Muppet fans) thoroughly enjoyed it! If you're a fan of Henson and his muppets, this a must-do while you're in Atlanta! I'll definitely visit again!

Good collection. Disappointed that the gift shop wasnt open. Was lookimg forward to picking a puppet from the puppet museum to finish the experience.

Took my kids here to see the Jim Henson exhibit. It has changed a lot since I visited as a kid. We all loved it and will definitely be back.

I caught the Dark Crystal exhibit before it was gone and really enjoyed it. The permanent exhibits are interesting and fun. Very small venue but worth it for a hour or so of nostalgia.

If you have ever seen anything Muppets, you'll love this place. A great experience, especially for families.

Nice little museum. Brings back memories of what you watched as a kid. Great exhibits to learn about early puppets to the newer technology used in today's puppets. Kids will enjoy going. Great learning experience.

Learned a lot and glad we too the grandkids...they had a great time

If you are in Atlanta with children, then definitely go, but without children it was fun and interesting. In addition to the Muppet show, the museum has a collection of puppets from around the world

Fascinating exhibit-multiple puppets from various TV shows and movies throughout the years. Parking is a bit limited so try and arrive early in the day if attending a special exhibition. Probably not the best place to take very young children-but once they are pre-k and kindergarten age they should enjoy. The center also has a crafts room where (presumably) kids can put together their own puppets. Also a good networking place for others who share an interest in puppetry.

When planning a trip to Atlanta, this is a must see.

They move around exhibits often enough to warrant many visits. The Henson exhibit was really interesting. I also loved reading all of the little signs and watching the videos. I wish the gift shop sold more interesting types of puppets, but it is overall worth checking out.

We picked the right time to go
... about 3:00 on weekday ... and had the exhibits to ourselves. Great Jim Henson collection along with puppets from Around the World collection.
Not terribly big place with so much to see. Gift shop products are reasonably priced.

A magical place where one can discover the incredibly diverse world of Puppetry.

Loved this place. Would love to see more current puppets. Some of the text was a little dated for the Dark Crystal exhibit

I always enjoy coming here, but every now and then there is an employee with a snarky remark. The shows are already perfectly executed, and the people I've sent to workshops have always reported back good things about the instructors.

P.s. if you do a late night workshop, be vigilant. There is little crime at this location but there's quite bit in the surrounding area.

Never disappointed! The shows and museum are always on point! Membership really increases the value. I recommend it to everyone!

Smiling children. Great shows. This place is a pricey benefit to Atlanta. There are plenty of shows for children aged two to about 8 or ten, and adults do well to bring their families. We always come here with Oma (the German word for grandma)

My husband, two children and I went to see the performance of Charlotte's Web. It was a great experience.

We've been members for ten-plus years. This is the single-best cultural destination for families in Atlanta.

This was my firts time at The Center For Puppetry Arts. And I had a great time there, from the beginning to the end. You will enjoy the whole tour, I will say if you are a kid or an adult, it doesn't matter because all the characters you will see there, you have grow up watching them on TV. Like Sesame Street, or The Night Before Christmas, The Dark Crystal and much more.
This museum is located in downtown, and its difficult to park there but, hey, the museum have free parking, them you put your mask get in, pay for the tickets and get ready for a puppet journey through time, you will see the beginning of Puppetry, how to make one, them you will walk to several exhibitions, the 50 years Muppets celebration and The Dark Crystal labyrinth were my favorites, don't miss this unique opportunity to watch this exhibition so close and enjoy the ride.

Great place! Their puppet shows are amazing, and so is the museum. Just went to a great birthday party there too!

Great exhibit on Jim Henson and on The Dark Crystal, not to mention puppets from around the world! If you're a Dark Crystal fan, don't miss it!

Great place to take the kids and kill an afternoon. Productions are high quality and great interaction with the cast and crew after the show. Highly recommend!

We had an excellent time visiting the kids and the Center always provides a great escape for us adults to relive our childhood!

My Daughter totally digs the Dark Crystal exhibit and all the rest of them for that matter ....

The museum is awesome, and they're taking all the precautions they can to keep it that way!

This is simply great theater. The performances here are excellent. We are members, and try not to miss a show.

The Center for Puppetry Arts is an often overlooked cultural repository in midtown Atlanta. More than just a repository of cultural expressions from around the world, the center engages in regular performances. It's a joy to see exhibits such as the recent dark crystal display.

A cultural destination in Atlanta. The Ghastly Dreadfuls if nothing else is a must see experience.

This was a bucket list visit. It did not disappoint.

The pigeon ing was such a different experience for me. What a wild imaginary ride. I identified....

Such a fun place to visit. Staff are fun and lively. We always have a great time.

It s a so boring place. My two kids wanted to leave after the museum tour, but we waited for the show. The show was nice, other than that, nothing is interesting here. My two year old needed the ticket for the museum and the show too. Three of us $75. It s not worth it.

Glad I was able to use my free library pass, it was interesting but very short and not very interactive.

One of the best places to let your inner child out to play!

My baby had a fun time. The puppet show was very impressive.

Great place. So cool to see puppets from around the world. And the Jim Henson exhibit is amazing.

We so enjoyed the puppet show and building our own Rudolph shadow puppet. This is my 2nd trip, both school field trips. Just wish the lunch area was bigger for all the children that come from a lot of different schools. Still a great experience with my girls.

This was one of my favorite places growing up in Atlanta. It's a joy to share my love for Puppetry with my little one now. Become a member! The puppet workshops are just the cutest activity to go along with each show. Excited about this season's lineup!

A bit of nostalgia for adults and some interactive stuff for kids. Decent price and good parking.

We (4 and 9 yr old girls, my husband and myself) all really enjoyed the show (The Cat in the Hat) and the puppet making activity afterwards was the icing on the cake. We purchased a membership, so we plan on visiting frequently