Jim Henson Birthday Celebration at the Museum of the Moving Image

Sat Sep 20, 2025 - Sun Sep 21, 2025
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Repeating every days through September 21, 2025.
Various times
Age: All
Price: Free with museum admission
Location:
Museum of The Moving Image
718 777 6888
36-01 35 Avenue, Queens, NY, 11106
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The Museum of the Moving Image commemorates Jim Henson's 89th birthday with special guests and screenings, a book signing, a puppet workshop, a costume contest, live music in the courtyard, and more.  

Saturday, September 20
1–5pm: Puppeteering at MoMI (Digital Learning Suite)
10am: Sing-along/Stroll-along with Heather Henson (register in advance)
4–6pm: The 70 Greatest Moments in Henson History (Redstone Theater) 
6–8pm: Henson meet-up at Pig Beach

Sunday, September 21
11am–6pm: Swa(m)p Meet (Digital Learning Suite) 
1–3pm: The 70 Greatest Moments in Henson History (Redstone Theater)
3:30–4pm: Book signing of Sam and Friends (Museum lobby)
4–4:30pm: Costume contest (Kaufman Courtyard) 
4–6pm: Live music (Kaufman Courtyard) 
6–8pm: Henson meet-up at Pig Beach 

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.