If you’re looking for the perfect activity to take a little nostalgic walk down memory lane, search no further! The Center for Puppetry Arts’ new exhibition, Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop‑Motion Animation is an exploration of all your favorite stop-motion animated series and films. And you don’t wanna miss it. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop‑Motion Animation
This new exhibition invites guests into the inner workings of one of the most unique and well-known forms of visual storytelling: stop-motion. Guests will have the chance to take a look behind the camera & see some of their favorite characters ~in the flesh~!
The exhibit features:
- immersive displays
- hands‑on elements
- behind‑the‑scenes insights
And so much more.
What characters can I see at the exhibition?

This exciting exhibition will include puppets and production elements from:
- Adventure Time
- Anomalisa
- Con Fuerza
- Corpse Bride
- Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas
- Fantastic Mr. Fox
- Frankenweenie
- Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
- Inkwo for When the Starving Return
- James and the Giant Peach
- Les Bêtes, Moral Orel
- Paper Daughter
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™
- Ruff Ruff Danger Dogs
- SpongeBob
- Tumble Leaf
And MORE! And of course, while you’re there, you can explore the Center’s Jim Henson collection and Everybody loves Pirates collection.
Okay, okay! I’ve gotta check this out! Details, please!
Where: 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th St., Atlanta, GA 30309-2820 USA
When: From now until December 27, 2026
Hours:
- Mondays: Closed
- Tuesdays-Fridays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sundays: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Last admission to the Museum is 4:30 p.m.
Get even more details & snag your tickets on the Center for Puppetry Arts’ website, here!
Don’t miss out on all the nostalgic fun, Atlanta! Head to the Center for Puppetry Arts asap!