Center for Puppetry Arts Reviews

A local, national and international treasure. The museum exhibits are all exquisite. The Jim Henson exhibit is extensive, delightful and insightful. There are live productions for all ages as well as workshops and related film screenings. A remarkable Art Center made possible by the Visionary leadership of Vincent Anthony.

We all had a good time at the Jim Henson and Labyrinth exhibits as well as the global section. Small place but very well designed. Other reviews had us anticipating a large gift shop, but it wasn't as big as we had thought.

Oh my God this place is wonderful. If you grew up with Jim Henson's world it's a great nostalgia trip plus there are fabulous exhibits about the global history of puppets

This place hits you right in the childhood! I loved it and small kids who are familiar with Sesame Street, Muppets, or popular movies with appreciate it.

To know that Jim Henson planned in the 1970s for Atlanta to become the home of his many, many, many works and the home of puppetry in general speaks volumes. No matter your age, when you step into the #CenterforPuppetryArts you become a kid again. From "Punch and Judy" to "Caroline" and everything in between, this is a definite gem sitting in the city.

We took my daughter to see "The True Story About the Three Little Pigs by Adolf Wolf." Which in my personal opinion is much funnier than the original. When you first come in, it has a museum set up that you can look at and some interactive games for kids. The theater was small and they used regular metal folding chairs which was ok, but not comfortable for long time sitting. The acting was so entertaining. The props were excellent they drew the kids and us adults in to the performance. It was very engaging. My daughter loved it she couldn't be still. Afterwards, you got to go upstairs and build your own wolf puppet which was just a bonus.

An excellent place to check out the puppet displays. Jim Henson and global displays also including Tom Servo and Crow from Mst3k! I was delighted by the Dark Crystal section.

This is one of Atlanta's best treasures! The Jim Henson collection is like going on a walk through my childhood in the 80s. My 18 month daughter was also delighted by the sesame Street characters, Muppets, and Fraggles. The world puppet exhibit puts this art form into context and lets you appreciate how deep and diverse this practice actually is. And the special exhibit hall currently features the Dark Crystal, which is a masterpiece. I'm looking forward to seeing a show when my daughter is a little older. If you at all enjoy puppets, go. You will be glad you did!

Cool place if you like the Muppets and Sesame Street. What I grew up on!

Such a fun place! I love reliving my childhood memories. It was also fu. To see my kids get excited seeing their favorite Sesame Street Characters.

A trip into my childhood. I loved it. The Dark Crystal exhibit was awesome.

This is a really wonderful place for children and adults, alike. The artistry of the puppeteers is quite amazing. I love how they always come out at the end of the show and show the artistic science behind the magic.

So fantastic! The general collection is neat to see, and the special exhibitions are also great. The crown jewel is the Henson section. If you are even a little bit of a fan of Sesame Street, The Muppets, Fragle Rick, or anything Henson this is your pilgrimage.

Seeing my grandson still moving in his innocence filled me with joy.
His excitement spoke volume as he asked if we may return to watch their

This place is the coolest, I grew watching everything that Jim Henson made from the Storyteller to The Dark Crystal and this place has the largest Jim Henson exhibit in the country. Not only that but you can see puppets from all over the world here. They also put on different shows though out the year, contact them for more information.

Very very cool, a must-visit in Atlanta. We were especially excited by the Henson wing. Such a unique experience celebrating an underappreciated artform!

Came here to see the puppets behind MST3K. I felt like a child again in wonder of all the different puppets and displays they had. I'm excited to come back for all their events.

Small but worth the trip for Henson and Labyrinth fans. Gift shop was disappointing for us because we had everything already, although the puppets for little kids were great.

This place is just so fun. There is a huge assortment of puppets, and not just the big name ones you would imagine. Tons of info about the history of puppetry. Just delightful.

I have been to this place and they say , they are special needs friendly but they are not my son was in the theater and he was crying about something but they would not allow him to stay in the theater and there where other children that had special needs in the theater but when I took my son to the aquarium and they had a show just like the theater at the puppet show and he made noise like all the children they let him stay and it was special needs friendly.

I love all the scenes and puppet history! Jim Hensen was a genius!

There're a great collections of puppets and screens showing puppet shows from all over the world. Of course, there are Big Bird and puppets from Sesame Street. Today, we also saw a wonderful puppet show from Taipei Taiwan, A Chance Encounter. There's no worry of language barrier, because there is no talking. Through the detail actions of puppets and music, the audience enjoyed the show in great deal. There are only three shows offered. Don't miss your chance of encounter!

Unique museum, great shows (some geared toward families, done for adults only), puppet classes and... exclusively, the Jim Henson collection. What's not to like?

Completely underrated attraction in Atlanta. Incredible collection and great place to bring kids, a date, or OOT visitors.

We saw a fantastic Christmas show in the theater and really enjoyed seeing all of the exhibits!

Just saw Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. It was the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season. The children were mesmerized and the adults were completely impressed and amazed. This was well worth the cost of admission. My daughter is 10 years old. She can't wait to see the next show. This is a must see.

I loved the interactive activity that followed and the museum. My group experienced strange feelings with our eyes due to the lighting in the theater but nothing that lasted after the performance. We sae Charlotte's Web.

Amazing puppet shows, free museum, "Dark Kristal" exhibit.

Just Amazing!!! We made it in time to see the Labyrinth exhibit. For an added bonus see if you can find the hidden fairy door.

I liked this. I came with my daughter and her school and enjoyed.

The parking lot is hard to find and a bit tight, but once parked the shows are fun and the museum is very cool. They WILL ask you to remove loud/crying/distracting children from the show for the benefit of everyone else (which I appreciate)...so if you have a child prone to be "that child", maybe sit this one out.

Very nice place to check out history of puppetry. Got to learn much more about the art through a tour at the museum. Staff are also very friendly.

Great spot for the family or a fan of the puppet arts

We were so happy to patronize the Center and enjoy their wonderful cast of characters. Covid implementation impressive.

The exhibit is great and lots of interesting things about puppets. Good giftshop too, but I wish they feature more licensed characters. The theater is worse for wear. I wish they have enough funding to renovate the theater.

I loved it there! Probably my favorite place that I went to in Atlanta. I would definitely go again, and buy me another puppet from the shop ha ha!

This place is incredible. The Jim Henson exhibit was so much fun, bringing back great memories. I saw a few things I didn't recognize, too. The global exhibit was fascinating as well. Well worth the $15 admission.

Loved the Ghastly Dreadfuls show. It was a combination of songs and puppetry ghost stories. The cast is very talented. The ticket includes entrance to the museum one hour before the show.

Great theater! I love the exhibits and the puppets here! My personal favorite shows are Cinderella Della Circus and Duke Ellington's Cat, wish they brought those back because they were AMAZING!

Amazing job on the Henson exhibit. I did miss the old puppets of the world exhibit. With the robotic Phoenix to welcome you and the room with all the wide eyed puppets staring at you and even the puppet in the floor (my personal favorite). The skeksis is gone but replaced with Aughra and Jen. The space pigs are gone but replaced with so many great muppets. This center is a great little jewel of Atlanta it is a must see for locals and tourists. Kids will love seeing their favorite Sesame Street characters (and grown ups will too). Who doesn't love Big Bird?!

Very good collections on worldwide puppets. Surprising to see that puppets are not just toys and one of the cultures. Indian and chinese collections are awesome.

Amazing place! If you grew up watching the Muppets and Sesame Streets, you will definitely enjoy visiting this museum. Excellent staff but ok gift shop. There were Star Wars toys in there that had nothing to do with the Muppets. Rather odd?

My husband and I went here as part of our Valentine's Day weekend! It was absolutely spectacular! I knew I would be impressed, but wow! If you are a Jim Henson fan, GO! It was amazing seeing some of my favorite characters, from The Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal.

I love the museum and The Dark Crystal exhibit, and The Ghastly Dreadfuls is just divine.

Every time I go it's amazing. Do not miss this. Most time in the end you get to see what the puppeteers look like. And they sometimes talk to the audience.

The puppet museum is wonderful. The gift shop needs more puppets!

Shows could use more music for the kids but overall a great experience

Beautiful exhibits. Super informative. Great for all ages. I especially loved the Jim Henson exhibit, it's put together so well.

This is a unique and neat place. The parking is close and convenient, and handicap/stroller accessable. The museum is interesting and well laid out. The staff is also very friendly. I spent about an hour but could have spent a bit longer to read more of the signs. I also saw a puppet show, Rainforest Adventure. My toddler and I liked it so much that we brought the whole family a few weeks later. This is a fun place to visit as a local, and also a great place to bring visitors.

BThe most amazing puppet collection i have ever visited. The friendly knowledgeable staff made my experience even better.

So much fun. The Jim Henson exhibition is amazing and the museum is Interactive and informative.

Puppetry and animation were really great. However we watched their Rudolph show and they had some outdated concepts that could easily have been avoided or updated. For example there was a comment about a job being for a man only. Not sure what the point of perpetuating those stereotypes to a roomful of young girls and boys is.

I went as a chaperone with my daughter's school to see Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and everything went smoothly on their part. The staff was friendly and patient. I think it would be just the same if not better if we went just as a family. There is so much more than just the show to expierence.

If you are like me and are fascinated by the art of puppetry, you must visit the Center for Puppetry Arts. There is an in-depth look in the creative genius, Jim Henson. There are displays showcasing puppetry from all over the world.
A short walk from the MARTA station.

The Jim Henson exhibit was awesome!! Also I liked that they had an exhibit that showed puppets from around the world. The Japanese puppets are done on water.

The Dark Crystal exhibit was cool. It had a lot of details about the movie and the books I'd never heard before.

What America has, what N. Korea will eventually want.

Neat place to waste an hour or so. I'm not super into puppets but it was neat to see the history and how puppets have evolved over the years.

Tip: locals with a Pines Library card can check out a pass to get entrance for 4 people free.

What a great experience. This is a true treasure that will bring back lots of memories, while also preserving them for another generation. The Jim Henson side of the museum is incredible. This is a great place to spend a couple of hours and well worth the price of entry!

I visited to experience the Labyrinth exhibit before it leaves but found ever so much more! Absolutely fascinating museum, beautifully executed. Even if you weren't curious about puppetry or film you would be filled with wonder by this magical place. Well worth the trip!

Great place for kids and adults! Great insight on puppets worldwide, and a fantastic sprawl of Jim Henson's works!

If you're looking for a creative activity for kids (or adults who are kids at heart), Center for Puppetry Arts is awesomeness tied up with a bow. They offer a range of activities including: theatrical performances, puppet making classes, and exhibit space to learn more about puppetry. Their Jim Henson show was the bomb. Be sure to book tickets in advance because shows can sell out due to the popularity. #Atlanta #Theater #HandArts #Puppetry #KidAtHeart

Great place to visit with family. Different than what I remember as a kid, but definitely a good experience.

When I saw this online I thought it was a place for kids so I was skeptical but the museum is awesome, they have good prices too! I wish I would have seen one of the performances.

Excellent experience. Rich historical display and entertaining.

I took my 4 year old daughter to see Mighty Bug and we both loved it! After the show, we enjoyed the on-site museum and she made her own glow in the dark puppet craft. Really a fun + educational outing! Parking is plentiful, which is nice in this part of town.

I'm so glad we didn't skip this place! It's so worth going, even without kids.

A talented cast presented Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to the entire family. It was a pleasure to attend.

My kids had a wonderful time at the Halloween event. It was a great escape from what's going on in the world.

We love this place

I would consider becoming a member just for the behind the scenes info.

Parking is a little tight but manageable.

After the show you are taken upstairs to build a puppet. It s really cool

If you have older kids they might enjoy the puppet Museum but you can skip it with younger kids

A must to come and see especially if you are a jim Henson fan or just love puppetry

I will never NOT have a good time here. Man, oh man. All the childhood memories come flowing back and it is fantastic! There are lots of hands on things for the kids and they always have cool events for adults and kids alike!

Fun place for a short afternoon with the kids! The show was great, but about 15 min too long for the under 5 crowd. The Jim Henson display was awesome!

Magical place if you want to lose yourself in the history and world of puppetry. I've been four times and just love it. So well put together and the puppet shows are lovely. Great gift shop too.

Wonderful place for families. Truly a special experience. Highly recommended!

Fantastic show (Ghastly Dreadfuls), lovely staff, and interesting museum. Staff were kind enough to work with me on seating, making sure to accommodate my father and his mobility issues. I'd certainly recommend the Center for Puppetry Arts without qualification.

Went to go see Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer for a school field trip and I loved it

Great improvements over the years with the Jim Henson exhibit and the puppets from around the world. Always great puppet shows in the main theater.