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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

Mushmellon Puppet from Sam and Friends

Original Kermit Puppet

Icky Gunk Puppet from Sam and Friends

Grover Puppet

Professor Madcliffe Puppet from Sam and Friends

Harry the Hipster Puppet from Sam and Friends

Chicken Liver Puppet from Sam and Friends

Cookie Monster Puppet

Rowlf the Dog puppet

Miss Piggy Puppet

Bert Puppet

Rosita puppet used on Sesame Street

Moldy Hay Puppet from Sam and Friends

Jim Henson

Pierre the French Rat Puppet from Sam and Friends

The Muppets Lunch Box

Yorick Puppet from Sam and Friends

"Pigs in Space" Puppet

J.P. Grosse Puppet

Scooter Puppet

Red Fraggle Puppet

Oscar the Grouch’s trash can

Sesame Street 10th Birthday Poster

Fraggle Rock Lunch Box

Boober Fraggle Puppet

Sesame Street 20th Anniversary Poster

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