![]() ![]() One patron told me he had no words, only emotions, that it was all just too much for his mind to take in at once." Take a peek inside to learn more about the project, the collections and what the opening means for Atlanta. The puppet hero of the 1964 animated children’s feature, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his boss Santa have piloted their sleigh to. Since 1978, the Center has introduced millions to the wonder and art of puppetry and touched countless lives through enchanting performances for families and. told Curbed Atlanta, "Everyone really loved the new areas, with reactions ranging from hilarious squeals of joy to happy tears at seeing a much beloved character or remembering a forgotten friend. The most famous reindeer of all has flown to Atlanta. Opposite the Jim Henson Collection, the new Global Collection celebrates puppetry traditions in cultures around the world with 175 puppets and artifacts representing five continents. Atlanta is now officially the home of the largest collection of Muppets and only permanent exhibit dedicated to Jim Henson in the world, making it THE dream vacay destination for Muppet fans everywhere. More than 1,400 puppet aficionados showed up to see sold-out shows, make puppets, visit with roving felt-covered "celebrities," eat, drink and explore the new Worlds of Puppetry museum wing. On Saturday, the Center for Puppetry Arts celebrated the grand opening of its 15,000-square-foot, $14 million expansion. ![]()
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