Puppetry Arts Institute

Home to hundreds of puppets and marionettes from around the world, including a Punch and Judy collection and puppets from the collection of Hazelle Rollins, creator and operator of the largest puppet manufacturing facility in the world, based in nearby Kansas City. Come enjoy making your own puppet and then staging an ipromptu on stage for your friends and family. Monthly puppet shows, a gift shop and puppetry resource library.

Getting There & Details

Admission
$3 adults, $1. 50 under 16, $5.00 to make a puppet
Hours
10-4 Tues-Sat
Address
11025 E. Winner Road
Phone
816-833-9777
Map
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