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. National ...

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.

an alien puppet band from Jim Henson's Creature Shop. The clip takes place in a world built for "Humans Only" and finds the Muppets creator's puppets Angel Moon, Sparkman, Donk, The Wizard and ...

There were mice running on aerial tramways made of Slinkys. The mice would venture from their aquariums to dash along the coils and on to the desks of creatives working inside The Jim Henson Company ...