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The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta showcases puppet performance and artistry through live shows, exhibitions, and hands-on workshops. Visitors attend award-winning puppet performances such as Everybody Loves Pirates and The Wizard of Oz, featuring hand-crafted puppets and elaborate sets. The museum displays the Jim Henson Collection and the Global Collection, plus rotating exhibitions like Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop-Motion Animation. Workshops and classes in techniques such as Hand and Rod puppetry teach visitors to build and manipulate puppets themselves. The center hosts special events celebrating puppetry history, including retrospectives on classic shows. Birthday parties and group visits incorporate puppet shows and puppet-building activities. The bright green building at Spring Street and 18th Street in Atlanta opens Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours for evening performances. Tickets are sold online through the center's website, and admission prices are published there.
Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Jun 12 – Dec 27Season
An exhibition exploring stop-motion animation art runs from June 12 through December 27, allowing families to discover the techniques and artistry behind this animation form.
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“Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop-Motion Animation June 12-December 27, 2026”
Sep 30 – Oct 11Event
Puppet show performances of Everybody Loves Pirates run from September 30 through October 11, with showtimes throughout the week for families to enjoy pirate-themed puppetry.
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“Everybody Loves Pirates September 30-October 11”
Oct 7 – 31Event
A spooky puppet show runs from October 7 through October 31, with evening performances perfect for families seeking Halloween-themed entertainment.
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“The Ghastly Dreadfuls Oct 7-Oct 31”
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