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. Listen to ...

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

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.

The American History Museum will exhibit Jim Henson's first puppets and such ... Did you grow up making puppets? Oh, yes. I made my first puppets for the first season of "The Muppet Show." ...

Bonnie Erickson designed and built the inimitable Miss Piggy in 1974 for an early "Muppets" television special, produced by Jim Henson. Puppets, props and storyboards from Henson's prolific career ...