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, 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.
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is a film about museum artifacts at the Smithsonian coming to life. Oscar the Grouch makes a cameo in the film.
Gallery
 Kermit the Frog puppet held by the Smithsonian |
 Poster for a 1980 exhibit |
 Jane Henson opening the 2006 Exhibit |
 Oscar at the Smithsonian |
 Rowlf the Dog |
 The Swedish Chef as displayed at Muppets and Mechanisms |
 Sam and Friends |
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.
