This week, The Museum of the Moving Image will present "A Virtual Field Trip to The Jim Henson Exhibition" giving fans a look at the creative mind behind the Muppets, Fraggles, The Dark Crystal and much, much more.
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What’s Happening:
- The Museum of the Moving Image will be hosting a live virtual tour of The Jim Henson Exhibition.
- Fans can register via Culture Pass to attend the event which will be offered on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT.
About The Virtual Tour:
- Director of Curatorial Affairs Barbara Miller will lead an online audience (watching from home) on a live virtual tour, making stops at several sections pertaining to different phases of Jim Henson’s career.
- These sections include an introduction to Henson, early works, Sesame Street, the Muppets, and his fantasy films and series (The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and The Fraggles).
- Advance questions are welcome and will be answered in real time.
- This is a program for audiences of all ages.
More Jim Henson:
- Can’t attend the Virtual Exhibition or just want to spend more time with his characters? Fans can find hours of fun content on Disney+:
- Just last month, Muppets Now debuted on the streamer. The half-hour show marks the gang’s first ever unscripted series and we know you’re going to love it as much as we did.
- On September 4, a second series from The Jim Henson company will make its way to Disney+. Earth to Ned finds alien Ned interviewing celebrities and growing more and more obsessed with human culture!
- And don’t miss out on:
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