Take a Create-A-Puppet workshop, see a professional puppet show or visit the puppet museum.

The Center for Puppetry Arts is a unique cultural treasure – a magical place where children and adults are educated, enlightened and entertained. Since 1978, the Center has introduced millions of visitors to the wonder and art of puppetry, and has touched the lives of many through enchanting performances, curriculum-based workshops and the hands-on Museum, as well as Distance Learning and Outreach Programs.

Three performance series host a variety of shows geared towards educating as well as entertaining audiences. Patrons of all ages will enjoy the productions in the Family Series and SummerFest. Most productions meet Georgia QCC Standards, and free Study Guides for each Family Series show are available for download.

Looking for an alternative to date night? More mature audiences will appreciate the artistry and humor of the New Direction Series, which includes the popular Xperimental Puppetry Theater. There’s something for everyone!

Get up close and personal with puppets in the Center’s Museum, which houses a collection of puppets, books, posters and videos from around the world. Take a tour through Puppets: the Power of Wonder and discover how puppetry has influenced religion, people and politics through the ages. Special Exhibits focus on a particular theme or style of puppetry. Tours also meet Georgia QCC standards. After the tour, take home a token of the experience and purchase a puppet in the Museum Store.

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Center for Puppetry Arts

Atlanta, GA, Performing Arts, Puppetry
The Center for Puppetry Arts is the largest non-profit organization in the United States specifically dedicated to the art of puppetry.