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MUPPET_220410_01.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2022_04_10D3_SIAH_Muppets DC -- Natl Museum of American History -- Exhibit: The Muppets Take American History (11 photos from 04/10/2022)
MUPPET_220410_09.JPG: The Muppets have come out of storage to visit their favorite exhibits.
Count von Count, a friendly and number-obsessed Muppet, has been teaching children to county on Sesame Street since 1972.
How many gold coins can you count in this exhibit?
Count von Count puppet, around 1994
MUPPET_220410_24.JPG: The Muppets have come out of storage to visit their favorite exhibits.
Uncle Traveling Matt, a character on the children's television show Fraggle Rock, traveled around the world. He sent postcards home to his family, describing his adventures.
What would you say in a postcard about your trip to the museum?
Uncle Traveling Matt puppet, 1982
MUPPET_211004_21.JPG: The Muppets have come out of storage to visit their favorite exhibits.
With his terrible jokes and signature last (wocka wocka!), Fozzie was the well-meaning but struggling comedian on The Muppet Show.
What is your favorite joke?
Fozzie puppet, around 1977-1979
MUPPET_211004_27.JPG: The Muppets Take American History
MUPPET_210723_10.JPG: The Muppets have come out of storage to visit their favorite exhibits.
With his terrible jokes and signature last (wocka wocka!), Fozzie was the well-meaning but struggling comedian on The Muppet Show.
What is your favorite joke?
Fozzie puppet, around 1977-1979
MUPPET_210524_01.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2021_DC_SIAH_Muppets DC -- Natl Museum of American History -- Exhibit: The Muppets Take American History (27 photos from 2021) The Muppets Take American History
MUPPET_210524_10.JPG: The Muppets have come out of storage to visit their favorite exhibits.
A character on the children's television show Fraggle Rock, Boober is anxious and fretful but finds joy in cooking.
When you're feeling blue, what's comfort food for you?
Boober puppet, 1982
MUPPET_210524_13.JPG: The Muppets Take American History
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Description of Subject Matter: The Muppets Take American History
November 12, 2020 – Indefinitely
In this series of special pop-up displays, Muppets from the collection will be appearing in unexpected places in some of our best-loved exhibitions, inviting visitors to look at history through a fun new lens. Look for Fozzie Bear to debut within America on the Move and Boober from Fraggle Rock near the Food exhibition. Muppets and locations will change 2-3 times per year.
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