Storrs / Connecticut
Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry
Puppetry is treated as a visual and performing art at the Ballard Institute.
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Puppetry is treated as a visual and performing art at the Ballard Institute. Exhibitions in downtown Storrs explore the objects and traditions behind performance, while talks, workshops and shows provide different ways to experience the subject when scheduled.
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- Puppetry exhibitions
- Performance traditions
- Talks and workshops
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Guide reviewed September 8, 2026. Hours, access and programs can change. Use the official sources below for the latest details.
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