Above: Introduced in 1955, Kermit the Frog is a Muppet character and Jim Henson’s most well-known creation. Opposite from left: “Pitchman Pump” puppets, built for a Marathon Gasoline commercial in 1963. Count von Count, teaches counting skills to children, and first appeared on Sesame Street in 1972. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to try their hand at puppeteering like Jim Henson.
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