🏛️Museum

Center for Puppetry Arts

Midtown, Atlanta, GA
Ages 312
2025 kids
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Best for

Creative, imaginative kids ages 4-9 who love stories, puppets, and hands-on art activities, a unique birthday experience.

Less ideal if

Older kids or teens wanting high-energy physical activities, or very large groups over 25.

At a glance

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Best for

Creative, imaginative kids ages 4-9 who love stories, puppets, and hands-on art activities, a unique birthday experience.

This is the first thing most parents want to confirm before going deeper.

Not ideal for

Older kids or teens wanting high-energy physical activities, or very large groups over 25.

Starting price

$350

Ideal group size

20-25 kids

Last verified

March 23, 2026

Verification status

Needs live re-check

Cost & package fit

Compare package options at Center for Puppetry Arts

PackagePriceDurationIncludesExcludes
Puppetry Birthday Party$350240 minAdmission to a live puppetry performance (approximately 1 hour); Create-A-Puppet Workshop (approximately 30 minutes); Museum exhibition admissionFood; Cake
Premium Puppetry Party$500240 minAdmission to a live puppetry performance; Create-A-Puppet Workshop; Museum exhibition admissionFood; Cake
Packages from
$350–$500

Center for Puppetry Arts offers 2 party packages for ages 312. Most parties run about 4 hours. Groups of 2025 kids are typically supported.

Common inclusions

  • Admission to a live puppetry performance (approximately 1 hour)
  • Create-A-Puppet Workshop (approximately 30 minutes)
  • Museum exhibition admission
  • Reserved party space for food and presents
  • Setup and cleanup time (30 minutes each end)
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Scenario budget estimates

Estimated totals for common guest counts using published package pricing.

10 kids

$350-$500

15 kids

$475-$625

20 kids

$600-$750

*Pricing and package details are sourced from official venue pages. Confirm current rates before booking.

What to know

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Completely unique birthday experience, no other venue in Atlanta offers live puppet shows combined with hands-on puppet-making workshops
  • The Jim Henson museum gallery (featuring Muppets and Sesame Street memorabilia) adds an extra layer of magic for kids and nostalgia for parents
  • Outside food and cake are fully allowed, giving parents complete control over the menu and keeping total costs manageable

Keep in mind

  • No food or catering is provided, parents must bring all food, cake, beverages, and supplies
  • The activity format (show + workshop + museum) is structured and less flexible than open-play venues, kids cannot freely choose activities
Planning tips

Helpful planning tips

Check the performance schedule when booking, different shows are offered on different dates, and some shows are better suited for younger versus older kids.

Bring all food, cake, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages. The venue provides the space but nothing to eat or drink.

The Create-A-Puppet Workshop produces a take-home puppet for each child, this doubles as a built-in party favor, so you may not need separate goody bags.

For groups over 25, contact the Rentals department directly rather than using the standard birthday booking process.

Policies & requirements

What to confirm before party day

Waivers

Not required

Outside cake

Allowed

Outside food

Allowed

Adult entry

Adult admission is included in party packages. Adults attend the performance and can explore the museum with the kids.

Weather sensitivity

Indoor setup (low weather risk)

Check-in lead time

Arrive about 15 minutes early

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Getting there

Location & contact

Address

1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

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Parking

Free parking lot on-site at the center. Additional street parking available on Spring St. The lot can fill on weekends, arrive early.

Public transit

MARTA Arts Center station (Red/Gold lines) is about a 10-minute walk. The center is in the heart of Midtown, making it one of the more transit-friendly venues.

FAQ

Questions about Center for Puppetry Arts

Party packages include admission to a live puppetry performance, a Create-A-Puppet Workshop where each child makes a puppet to take home, museum exhibition access, and a reserved party space. Food and cake are not provided, parents bring their own.

What we checked

official-website

Accessed March 19, 2026

Party details verified from the official birthday party page. Specific pricing may vary, call (404) 881-5151 for current rates. Performance schedules change seasonally.

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Last verified: March 23, 2026Needs live re-check