Puppets of the Ancient World

February 23, 2023 – May 9, 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.