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 ...

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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.

In the world of Muppets, mischief abounds. The finer points of Muppet misbehavior will enjoy a thorough examination in "Affection Anarchy: Muppet Prank Culture," a live discussion on April 1 with a pa ...

Here's some very cool news: the folks at the Jim Henson Company will lend their skills to building practical monster puppets ...

In the 1970s and '80s, Jim Henson and the Muppets were on top of the world. And it's easy to understand why: The Muppets were magical. As a concept, Muppets are simple things; little more than ...

Two very different people will have in-depth shows about them streaming on Disney Plus and Hulu in quick succession of each other: beloved Muppets creator Jim Henson and fashion designer Karl ...

The Jim Henson Foundation and Ballard Institute at the University of Connecticut will present “American Puppet Theater Today: The Photography of Richard Termine" late next month.