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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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Prairie Dawn Puppet

Ernie Puppet

Grover Puppet

Elmo Puppet

Cookie Monster Puppet

Kermit the Frog Puppet

Count von Count Puppet

Bert Puppet

Rosita puppet used on Sesame Street

Red Fraggle Puppet

Oscar the Grouch puppet

Oscar the Grouch’s trash can

Sesame Street 10th Birthday Poster

Boober Fraggle Puppet

Sesame Street 20th Anniversary Poster

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