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Massive Jim Henson Exhibition Coming to the Henry Ford Museum

Anne Erickson May 4th, 2021
HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 11: Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy attend the premiere of Disney's "Muppets Most Wanted" at the El Capitan Theatre on March 11, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

“The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited” is coming to the Henry Ford Museum this summer.

The traveling exhibition kicks off June 5 and runs through Sept. 6. It’s a version of the Museum of Moving Image’s ongoing exhibition, which is permanently in New York City.

Expect the exhibition to look at Henson’s work for film and TV, as well as his longstanding impact on popular culture. It will also highlight how Henson picked and built his team, including puppet builders, performers and writers.

The Exhibition will feature puppets, character sketches, scripts, photographs, film and television clips, storyboards, behind-the-scenes clips and costumes. It will also offer interactive experiences that enable visitors to try puppeteering on camera and even make their own puppet character.

“The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited” is free with membership or admission to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.

Anne Erickson's love for music drew her into radio, and she started shortly after graduating from MSU. She has a passion for rock and metal, plus local music. She also fronts the band Upon Wings. Email Anne at erickson@WRIF.com, follow her on Instagram at @EricksonAnne and tweet at her @AnneErickson!