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Location
Best time
Visit Thursday through Sunday between 2-8 p.m. when the exhibit hall is open. Summer visits offer additional puppet shows in both the exhibit hall and outdoor theater, providing more interactive experiences.
Visitor tip
Engage directly with the knowledgeable staff and owner Steve, who are passionate storytellers eager to share detailed histories of puppets and puppetry. Plan for an interactive experience rather than self-guided browsing to fully appreciate the collection.
Visitor tip
Check for special events and fundraisers like the Christmas Bazaar, which combine museum visits with opportunities to purchase puppet-related merchandise and support the venue's mission.
About Portland Puppet Museum
Whimsical puppet exhibits & performances. Quaint place with fanciful puppets on display, live puppet shows & make-your-own puppet workshops.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Puppet Museum
- Location
- Sellwood neighborhood, Portland, Oregon
- Opened
- May 2012
- Highlights
- 50+ exhibits with 200-400 puppets and memorabilia from around the world
- Hours
- Thursday-Sunday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
What visitors say
This is a MUST VISIT if you've ever liked any sort of media or entertainment with a puppet in it. I really cannot express how magical it was. The staff was so informative and everyone was so passionate about puppets. They really knew…
A quirky and worthwhile stop. The proprietor is clearly smitten by puppetry. He can regale you with tales of shows he's created, puppets he's built and the community that supports him. Obviously a very talented artist and story-teller.…
Stopped in yesterday while visiting a friend and it was truly the highlight of my trip. Steve was so passionate and knowledgeable, and gave us a full, beautiful, and interactive history of puppetry. This place is truly a gem and I will…
From 164 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum houses a collection of 200-400 puppets across over 50 different exhibits, including puppet memorabilia from around the world
- The museum operates on a donation-based model rather than traditional admission fees, relying on donations, workshop ticket sales, and live performances for funding
- The museum offers educational outreach programs including Senior Tours, homeschool programs, and partnerships with Boy Scout and Girl Scout organizations
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