Puppets of the Ancient World
February 23, 2023 – August 24, 2023
Travel to the beginnings of ancient worldwide puppetry in this extraordinary exhibit. Featuring legendary heroines and villains, from Isis of Egypt to Princess Sita of Ramayana, and the Jade Empress of China to Medusa of Greece. See how this art form came to life over the span of 4,000 years of history. Explore hand, shadow, rod, string, and finger puppets from Indonesia, Burma, India, Greece, Tibet, Nepal, and China.





Upcoming Exhibit
Enchanting Fairy Tale Puppets
Opening mid-September 2023. Stay tuned for details!