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We had a great Open House to celebrate some awesome upgrades to the museum on Jauary 27, 2012. Our next goal is a virtual tour for you. But it is alwasy better to see things in person, so come and see an eyecatching array of puppets from around the world as we celebrate creativity and the ingenuity of people from a variety of world cultures. Latest additions include Bross puppets from Germany and an exciting display of Mexican puppets . . . Viva los titeres!!! Open the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the Month 2:00 to 5:00 pm (and by appointment) Museum Tour with more pictures coming soon
Here is a fun hands on place for "kids" of all ages to learn about world culture and enjoy an eye-catching array of puppets. We have everything from hand and sock puppets to marionettes. See authentic Indonesian shadow and rod puppets. See hand carved log masks from Africa, and marionettes from Burma and India and much, much more. Over 160 puppets on display. Museum time includes demonstrations, a Punch and Judy show at 3 pm, free puppet making activities, and a puppet story time at 4:OO pm. Puppet tours and workshops are also available by appointment. (call 435-723-0740 for more information)
The World of Puppetry Museum was opened in 2000 and has continued to grow with new exhibits on the art and history of puppetry. People have been making puppets since we have had written history, notes Susan Neidert, Fine Arts Center director. In a world where most people were not literate, puppets were used to convey religious and public messages as well as to entertain. In China puppets preceded live theater, so later actors wore elaborate masks to appear as puppets. Shadow puppets may have been among the first example of puppets. The World of Puppetry Museum has a variety of puppets, old and new, domestic and foreign. Different kinds of puppets are made all over the world, and examples of puppets and marionettes from Indonesia, Burma, Africa, India, Czechoslovakia, Nepal and a Chinese silk hand puppet join the familiar Kermit and Lamb Chop in the museum. A 1930s marionette and a 1940-50 Howdy Doody puppet set are found in the show cases, along with variations on the old Punch and Judy shows popular in England. Both adults and children alike will recognize characters from The Sound of Music and fairy tales. Puppets are great story tellers. They can also tell us alot about ourselves, how we feel, or entertain us with music and dance. Hands on exhibits at the World of Puppetry Museum include a barrel full of loveable hand puppets and a large mirror to perform in front of, a few boxes of marionettes where you can pull the strings, and a shadow stage complete with instructions on hand shaped shadows and a couple sets of stories like the three bears or the three little pigs. Or you can try your hand at making your own puppet craft. All activities are free, but donations are welcome. Special thanks to The (Utah) Office of Museum Services who through funding awarded by the state legislature are now offering small grants to museums like ours to further develop exhibits. We also thank the Neidert Family, Carolyn Frank, Alida and Dr. Tom Hannum, The Randy Jones family, and Jill Rassmussen for puppet donations. |
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Location:
58 South 100 West Brigham City, UT 84302 Contact Information: Fine Arts Center 435-723-0740 bcfineartscenter@aol.com  New Fall Hours: Mon, Tues, and Thurs: 10 am to noon
Mon, Tues, Weds, and Thurs: 3 to 5 pm
We are here many other times and by appointment
For additional hours call Susan at 435-730-2487 |
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