MOMI’s Celebrating Jim Henson’s Birthday 2025 will happen Sep 20 – Sep 21 in Queens, NY.
MoMI will commemorate Jim Henson’s birthday (September 24, 1936) with a weekend of actions that includes particular friends, a e book signing, puppet workshops, collectible swap meet, reside music within the courtyard, and extra.
This enjoyable afternoon for the entire household is anchored by a go to to The Jim Henson Exhibition, a dynamic expertise exploring Henson’s groundbreaking work for movie and tv and his transformative impression on tradition, the place the general public can come face-to-face with 50 beloved characters from the worlds of The Muppet Present, the Muppet motion pictures, Sesame Road, and different productions launched throughout Henson’s lifetime.
Some applications, together with Puppeteering at MoMI, Swa(m)p Meet, the costume contest, and Henson Music within the Courtyard are free as a part of the Museum’s Open Worlds initiative. Tickets for Sing-along & Stroll-along with Heather Henson and The 70 Biggest Moments in Henson Historical past screening program could also be bought upfront or requested on the day of the occasion (included with Museum admission; obtainable first-come, first-served).
Tip: If you’re planning to see the Jim Henson Exhibition, attend the screening, and expertise the festivities, we advocate buying Museum admission.
Saturday, September 20
1:00–5:00 p.m.: Puppeteering at MoMI (Digital Studying Suite)
4:00–6:00 p.m.: The 70 Biggest Moments in Henson Historical past (Redstone Theater)
6:00–8:00 p.m.: Henson meet-up at Pig Seaside
Sunday, September 21
11:00–6:00 p.m.: Swa(m)p Meet (Digital Studying Suite)
1:00–3:00 p.m.: The 70 Biggest Moments in Henson Historical past (Redstone Theater)
3:30–4:00 p.m.: Guide signing of Sam and Pals (Museum foyer)
4:00–4:30 p.m.: Costume contest (Kaufman Courtyard)
4:00–6:00 p.m. Stay music (Kaufman Courtyard)
6:00–8:00 p.m.: Henson meet-up at PigSeaside
Be part of Heather Henson, Joe Hennes (Robust Pigs), and associates to rejoice Jim Henson’s birthday with a musical strolling tour by Jim and Jane’s New York Metropolis. Convey your do-it-yourself puppets, devices, and don your greatest Muppet apparel (and strolling footwear) for a morning stuffed with puppet surprises, singing, and video games. Then, journey to Museum of the Transferring Picture for lunch, go to the Jim Henson Exhibition, and revel in reserved seats for a 4:00 p.m. program celebrating 70 years of Henson moments offered by Jim Henson Legacy President Craig Shemin. Following the screening, maintain the occasion going with a meet-up at Pig Seaside!
Capability is proscribed, so tickets shall be required, and tickets embrace a weekend move to the Museum for all Henson occasions (together with Sunday’s Swa(m)p meet, Henson Music within the Courtyard, and extra). Beginning location shall be shared with ticket holders forward of the occasion. The stroll shall be round 90 minutes and consists of hills and stairs. Tour members shall be liable for their very own transportation to the Museum.
Puppeteering at MoMI
Saturday, September 20, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Digital Studying Suite
From 1:00–5:00 p.m., puppeteer Brian T. Carson leads workshops exploring the basics of the artwork type, open to all ages and talent ranges. This free occasion is a part of MoMI’s Open Worlds initiative.
Henson Music within the Courtyard
Sunday, September 21, 4:00 p.m.
Location: Kaufman Courtyard
Get pleasure from a efficiency of instrumental music from movies which have captured the hearts of audiences for many years. From beloved classics like “The Rainbow Connection” to the playful and poignant melodies of The Muppet Present and Fraggle Rock, the band John Koozin and the Neighborhood pays homage to the creativity and pleasure that Henson’s work has dropped at theworld. Collect at 4:30 p.m. to sing “Glad Birthday”!
Sunday, September 21, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Location: Digital Studying Suite
See the non-public collections of our visitor distributors and take residence your individual piece of Jim Henson historical past! Collectibles shall be obtainable for buy or to commerce, and the Swa(m)p Meet shall be open from 11:00 a.m. –6:00 p.m. This free occasion is a part of MoMI’s Open Worlds initiative.
We gave all of the distributors who made our first occasion so profitable first dibs to return and we would like to listen to from different followers who’d wish to take part as properly.
NOTE: Solely formally licensed/produced objects and one-of-a-kind artwork items could also be offered.
Extra information and tickets for the occasion right here.
Be looking out for a preview of what to anticipate when our video about final yr’s MOMI Jim Henson birthday celebration premier’s later this week.
