‘Muppets’ creator Jim Henson’s NYC studio opens for tours for the first time
Jim Henson's Creature Shop in Queens, NYC, is now open for tours, allowing fans to see how iconic characters are created. The 80-minute tours, priced at $150, include live puppetry demonstrations and opportunities to take photos with famous props. This marks the first time the studio has opened its doors to the public since its founding in the 1960s.
- ▪The tours provide a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of beloved characters from 'The Muppets' and other Henson productions.
- ▪Visitors will see a vibrant workshop filled with puppet parts and materials, as well as meet skilled builders.
- ▪The tours run on Saturdays and include live demonstrations and photo opportunities with iconic props.
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Metro ‘Muppets’ creator Jim Henson’s NYC studio opens for tours for the first time By Anna Young Published May 25, 2026, 1:37 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Wocka wocka! Legendary puppeteer Jim Henson’s Queens studio is opening its doors for the first time, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the makers who’ve spent years bringing his beloved characters to life. Fans can now tour Henson’s Creature Shop in Long Island City for $150, getting a rare look at how artisans build and stitch together the late visionary’s iconic characters from “The Muppets,” “Sesame Street,” “Fraggle Rock,” and “The Dark Crystal,” before they hit the screen.
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