Behind the Scenes at Henson's Creature Shop
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- Published
- May 26, 2026
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- 1:54
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- Last updated
- May 27, 2026
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Step inside Jim Henson’s legendary Creature Shop for the first time ever—fans can now tour the New York City workshop where the Muppets, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and more come to life. Guided, 80-minute tours ($150/person) reveal the handmade magic behind iconic puppets, featuring live demos, behind-the-scenes craftsmanship, and photo ops with beloved ch…
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Step inside Jim Henson’s legendary Creature Shop for the first time ever—fans can now tour the New York City workshop where the Muppets, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and more come to life. Guided, 80-minute tours ($150/person) reveal the handmade magic behind iconic puppets, featuring live demos, behind-the-scenes craftsmanship, and photo ops with beloved characters. Founded in the 60s and relocated to Queens in 2009, this creative haven still thrives with artisans like Sierra Schoening, who grew u
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