Explore Jim Henson's puppets and Muppets in the Smithsonian's collections along with ... Skeksis Puppet Head from The Dark Crystal National Museum of American History Scooter Puppet National Museum of ...

But today, the museum announces that the Jim Henson Legacy organization and the Henson family is donating 21 of Henson’s most cherished puppets from “The Muppet Show,” “Sesame Street ...

Jim Henson was the creator of "The Muppets"He sadly passed away in his primeTHIS was his life and times, and cause of death ...

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 ...

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.