The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited

The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited is a travelling version of the Museum of the Moving Image's permanent exhibit that opened in Seattle in May 2017. The exhibit explores Jim Henson's life, as well as his film and television work, featuring puppets and artifacts donated to MoMI by The Jim Henson Legacy as well as items loaned from The Jim Henson Company's archives.The exhibit is organized by the Museum of the Moving Image, in cooperation with The Jim Henson Company, The Muppets Studio, and Sesame Workshop.

Exhibit Features

• Over 20 puppets, including Kermit the Frog, Grover, Ernie, Bert, Count von Count, Beautiful Day Monster, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker, Scooter, the Country Trio, Jen, Kira, Aughra, Red Fraggle, Wembley Fraggle, Wilkins and Wontkins as well as the two Pitchman Pumps
• Handwritten scripts from Sam and Friends
• Set models and storyboards
• A life-sized replica of The Muppet Show arches
• Jareth and Sarah's ballroom costumes from Labyrinth
• Interactive experiences where visitors can design an Anything Muppet and puppeteer for camera

Events

Seattle

• "Celebrational Muppetational! Opening Party" (May 19, 2017) with Dave Goelz and Karen Prell [1]
• "Campout Cinema: The Muppet Movie" (May 21, 2017) [2]
• "Campout Cinema: The Dark Crystal" (October 13, 2017) [3]
• "The Art of Puppetry with Cheryl Henson" (October 14, 2017) [4]

Los Angeles

• "Late Night! The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited" (June 1, 2018) with OK Go's Timothy Nordwind [5]
• "Outdoor Movies at the Skirball: The Muppet Movie" (June 29, 2018) [6]
• "Outdoor Movies at the Skirball: Labyrinth" (July 13, 2018) [7]
• "Special Screenings - Doozers and Fraggle Rock" (July 22, 2018), introduced by John Tartaglia, followed by a meet-and-greet with Tartaglia and Gobo Fraggle. [8]
• "Happy Anniversary, Fraggle Rockers" (July 24, 2018), a panel celebrating Fraggle Rock's 35th anniversary with Dave Goelz and Karen Prell, moderated by John Tartaglia [9]
• "Muppet Guys Talking" (August 7, 2018), followed by a Q&A with Bill Barretta [10]
• "The Evolution of Puppetry" (August 21, 2018), a lecture and demonstration on the Henson style of puppetry hosted by Brian Henson. [11]

Tour Schedule

• 05/20/17 - 02/25/18: Museum of Pop Culture (Seattle, WA) (press release)
• 06/01/18 - 09/02/18: Skirball Cultural Center (Los Angeles, CA) (press release)
• 01/12/19 - 05/04/19: Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience (Meridian, MS)
• 05/24/19 - 09/02/19: Center for Science and Industry (Columbus, OH)

External links

• The exhibition at the Museum of Pop Culture (archive)
• The exhibition at the Skirball Cultural Center
• The exhibition at the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience