Jim Henson’s Fantastic World

By Susan Davidson

S. Dillon Ripley Center, International Gallery

1100 Jefferson Drive SW
Washington, DC 20560
Phone: 202.633.1000 (voice/tape) or 202.357.1729 (TTY)

Nearby Metro Stops:

Smithsonian
L'Enfant Plaza

Wheelchair Accessible:

Yes

Kid Friendly:

Yes

Website:

http://www.si.edu/ripley/

Muppets creator Jim Henson died in 1990, but his characters show no signs of slowing down. What went through Henson’s mind as he created Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and Bert and Ernie? Some answers can be found in “Jim Henson’s Fantastic World,” an exhibit of photos, documents, film, video, and Muppets.