Brown's Guide to Georgia

The Center for Puppetry Arts is a unique cultural treasure – a magical place where children and adults are educated, enlightened and entertained. Since 1978, the Center has introduced millions of visitors to the wonder and art of puppetry, and has touched the lives of many through enchanting performances, curriculum-based workshops and the hands-on Museum, as well as Distance Learning and Outreach Programs.

Three performance series host a variety of shows geared towards educating as well as entertaining audiences. Patrons of all ages will enjoy the productions in the Family Series and SummerFest. Most productions meet Georgia QCC Standards, and Study Guides for each Family Series show are available for download.

Looking for an alternative to date night? More mature audiences will appreciate the artistry and humor of the New Direction Series, which includes the popular Xperimental Puppetry Theater. There’s something for everyone!

Get up close and personal with puppets in the Center’s Museum, which houses a collection of puppets, books, posters and videos from around the world. Take a tour through Puppets: the Power of Wonder and discover how puppetry has influenced religion, people and politics through the ages. Special Exhibits focus on a particular theme or style of puppetry. Tours also meet Georgia QCC standards. After the tour, take home a token of the experience and purchase a puppet in the Museum Store.

1. The Center for Puppetry Arts is open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm and Sunday, 11am-5pm.
2. The Ticket Sales Office is open Monday – Saturday, 9am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. Extended hours during evening performances.
3. The Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm and Sunday, 11am-5pm. Extended hours during evening performances
4. The Museum Store is open Tuesday-Friday, 9am-2pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm; and Sunday, 11am-5pm.