Celebrate 70 years of The Jim Henson Company with a rare behind-the-scenes visit to Jim Henson’s Creature Shop in New York, including a meet-and-greet with Brian Henson, a look at the Company’s legendary archives, a puppetry demonstration, photo ops and more!

This iconic creative hub and workshop is where award-winning artists and makers have created some of the world’s most famous puppet characters from Fraggle Rock, The Muppet Show, Sesame Street and more.

For two days only, guests of these unique 2 ½ hour behind-the-scenes tours will start their experience with a special presentation at the nearby Museum of the Moving Image and will then be shuttled over to the Creature Shop for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse themselves in this entertainment landmark along with a meet-and-greet with producer/director/puppeteer Brian Henson. Accompanied by knowledgeable guides, guests will see puppets and props from The Jim Henson Company’s 70-year history while learning more about The Jim Henson Company’s pioneering contributions to the art of puppetry and pop culture at large. 

A limited number of tickets are now available for tours taking place on October 9th and October 10th.

Tickets include:

• A guided tour of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop in New York
• A meet-and-greet with producer/director/puppeteer Brian Henson (Labyrinth, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppet Treasure Island)
• A rare glimpse into The Jim Henson Company’s archives
• A puppetry demonstration with a seasoned Jim Henson Company puppeteer
• A special visit to the nearby Museum of the Moving Image, including a presentation with Barbara Miller, Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs
• Exclusive take-home commemorative collectibles