Explore Jim Henson's puppets and Muppets in the Smithsonian's collections along with related collection items. Learn their backstories, their missions, and the inspiration for each of them. National ...

“There’s something to love in each one of them, and people can find themselves in the Muppets.” A new documentary, Jim Henson Idea Man, directed by Ron Howard and debuting on ...

Interestingly enough, Muppets creator Jim Henson didn't like the idea that Muppets could be evil. Even in movies in which there was a "bad guy," it was important to Henson that they be redeemed.