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The Puppets and Muppets of Jim Henson

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 podcast episode about their conservation.

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Wilkins Puppet

Prairie Dawn Puppet

Miss Piggy Puppet

Grover Puppet

Elmo Puppet

Kermit the Frog Puppet

Rosita puppet used on Sesame Street

Jim Henson

Oscar the Grouch puppet

Sesame Street 10th Birthday Poster

People Weekly Vol. 12, No. 10

Wilkins and Wontkins storyboard

Sesame Street 20th Anniversary Poster

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