Videos in the Exhibit
Jim Henson's Fantastic World also features highlights and clips from his work in television and movies, including:
- Henson's first television show, Sam and Friends, a nightly five-minute segment that began in 1955 on Washington, D.C.'s WRC-TV. The original Kermit puppet (made with ping-pong balls and Henson's mother's coat) debuted on this show, which also featured an inventive recurring bit called "Visual Thinking."
- Commercials produced for Wilkins Coffee, LaChoy Chow Mein, Linit Fabric Finish and other companies between 1957 and 1967.
- Time Piece (1965), an experimental short film that was nominated for an Academy Award®.
- An original 18-minute documentary, featuring Jim Henson in his own words.
Jim Henson takes flight in his 1964 Oscar-nominated short film, Time Piece, a surreal, symbolic and satirical look at the human experience and the nature of man.
© 2007 The Jim Henson Company. All Rights Reserved.
- Museum Hours
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- Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
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- Getting Here
- Happening Now
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Animal Inside Out
A stunning look inside the animal kingdom from the creators of BODY WORLDS.
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Space Junk
A visually stunning exploration of our planet's perilous ring of orbiting debris.
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Air Racers
Ride along as elite pilots fight for position, wingtip-to-wingtip, in the fastest motor sport.
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Jr. Science Cafés: Paws, Claws and Science!
Join us for hands-on projects, student discussions, live science experiences and more!
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Building a Century of Progress
Revisit the memorable architectural and visual design of Chicago's 1933 World's Fair.
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Exploring the White City
Tim Samuelson and Lisa M. Snyder present a virtual tour of the 1893 Columbian Exposition.
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