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A Peek Inside Jim Henson's Creature Shop, Where 'Sesame Street' Characters and Other Whimsical Puppets Are Designed
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A Peek Inside Jim Henson's Creature Shop, Where 'Sesame Street' Characters and Other Whimsical Puppets Are Designed

Smithsonian · Jul 2, 2026, 12:00 PM

Every weekend, the magical workshop opens its doors for the public to see how legendary film and television characters are made

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