Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta

Name: Center for Puppetry Arts
Address: 1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta, 30309, United States
Telephone: +1 404-873-3391

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The Center for Puppetry Arts, located in Atlanta, is the United States' largest organization dedicated to the art form of puppetry. The center focuses on three areas: performance, education and museum. It is one of the few puppet museums in the world. The center is located in Midtown, the city's arts district. It was founded in 1978 by Vincent Anthony. ()

Established: 1978 (46 years ago)Coordinates: 33°47'33"N, 84°23'22"W

Address

1404 Spring St NWNortheast Atlanta (Midtown)Atlanta 30309 United States

Contact

+1 404-873-3391

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Center for Puppetry Arts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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~1430 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Center for Puppetry Arts open?

Center for Puppetry Arts is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Center for Puppetry Arts?

Nearby attractions include Center Stage Atlanta, Atlanta (3 min walk), William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, Atlanta (3 min walk), Pershing Point Park, Atlanta (4 min walk), 171 17th Street, Atlanta (4 min walk).

How to get to Center for Puppetry Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to Center for Puppetry Arts:

Metro

Arts Center • Lines: Gold, Red (7 min walk)
Midtown • Lines: Gold, Red (21 min walk)

Train

Atlanta (14 min walk)