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Jim Henson's Creature Shop opens NYC workshop to public tours

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Jim Henson's Creature Shop, the renowned workshop behind iconic characters like the Muppets and Sesame Street puppets, has opened its doors to the public for the first time. Located in Queens, New York, the shop now offers 80-minute tours where visitors can witness puppetry demonstrations and interact with beloved characters. These tours provide a unique glimpse into the intricate, handcrafted artistry involved in creating these fantastical figures, showcasing the skills of the artisans who have brought these characters to life for decades. AI

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Jim Henson's Creature Shop opens NYC workshop to public tours

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Philip Marcelo, The Associated Press ·

    For 60 years, nobody knew where the Muppets were made. Now you can go see

    Jim Henson's Creature Shop has worked in deliberate obscurity since the 1960s. Now it's letting people in — Saturdays only, no cameras past the first room.

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