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 ...

Disney's Muppets Studio has denied plans to reboot 'The Muppet Show,' despite reports of a potential revival in 2026 ...

But today, the museum announces that the Jim Henson Legacy organization and the Henson family is donating 21 of Henson’s most cherished puppets from “The Muppet Show,” “Sesame Street ...

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.

Bonnie Erickson designed and built the inimitable Miss Piggy in 1974 for an early "Muppets" television special, produced by Jim Henson. Puppets, props and storyboards from Henson's prolific career ...

Airing from 1963 to 1966, “The Jimmy Dean Show” featured Jim’s puppet Rowlf. It was the first regular network appearance of a Muppet character. The studio wasn’t ideal for shooting puppets.