Sundays, April 24, May 29, June 26, July 24 | 10am
ADMISSION: Free and open to Family-level Members and above with advanced RSVP
Members, enjoy a private in-person tour of The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited at The CJM, followed by an art making session inspired by the exhibition. Get an exclusive inside look at Jim Henson's creative process, and see many of his beloved characters in addition to character sketches, storyboards, photographs, behind-the-scenes footage, and more.
Space is limited; RSVP early! One guest per membership will be allowed, while space is available. To reserve your space, please select one of the below dates that works for you. For assistance, contact membership@thecjm.org.
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The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited celebrates the legacy of Jim Henson (1936–1990), trailblazing puppeteer, animator, cartoonist, actor, inventor, and filmmaker. Featuring more than 150 objects drawn from the beloved worlds of Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and more, the exhibition highlights Henson’s groundbreaking work for film and television, his indelible mark on popular culture, and the profound social impact of his work. It also includes material from Henson’s experimental film projects and his early work, presenting him as a restlessly creative performer and technical innovator. Discover how Henson and his team of builders, performers, and writers created an unparalleled body of work, sharing characters and stories that represent diverse backgrounds and abilities. These stories continue to delight audiences and inspire people of all ages to look beyond differences and cultivate a more compassionate, inclusive world.
The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited is a traveling exhibition organized by Museum of the Moving Image (Astoria, New York) in cooperation with The Jim Henson Company, The Muppets Studio, and Sesame Workshop.
Major support for The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited is generously provided by The Jane Henson Foundation, at the request of Heather Henson.
Family programs at The Contemporary Jewish Museum are made possible by major support from Bank of America.
Header image: Richard Hunt (left), Jim Henson (center), and Frank Oz (right) performing Ernie and Bert on the set of Sesame Street, 1970s. © 2018, Sesame Workshop. Courtesy Sesame Workshop/Museum of the Moving Image.
Exhibition image: Jim Henson and his iconic creation Kermit the Frog, in front of a mural by Coulter Watt. Kermit the Frog © Disney/Muppets. Courtesy The Jim Henson Company/Museum of the Moving Image. Photo: John E. Barrett.