The Smithsonian Institution

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The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. holds many Henson artifacts including Kermit the Frog, Bert, Ernie, and Oscar the Grouch puppets, and parts of the original Sesame Street sets.

In May 2006, an exhibit called Muppets and Mechanisms came to the Smithsonian. The exhibit, divided into three displays at the American History Museum, featured nine puppets from the original Sam and Friends show; a display of characters puppeteered by Jim Henson including Dr. Teeth, Rowlf the Dog, a 1969 Kermit, and Jim; and animatronic figures and mechanisms from The Dark Crystal and Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. Jane Henson opened the exhibit.

Also in the collection is Guy Gilchrist's artwork from The Muppets comic strip.

Gallery

Kermit the Frog puppet held by the Smithsonian	Poster for a 1980 exhibit	Jane Henson opening the 2006 Exhibit	Oscar at the Smithsonian
The Swedish Chef as displayed at Muppets and Mechanisms	Sam and Friends	Emmet Otter and Alice Otter

External links

• Kermit at the Smithsonian
• Smithsonian New Arrivals Site
• Muppets and Mechanisms Exhibition Page
• "Jim Henson's Muppets Get The Smithsonian Treatment", from The Washington Post, May 19, 2006.