Located at The Market on State, 1002 East State St, Athens, Ohio.

Hours: Saturdays 10am to 2pm.
Other times by special arrangement.

 

CURRENT SPECIAL EXHIBIT:

"Puppet Palooza 2"
Running Saturdays April 14 through May 19, 10am-2pm.

Come explore all things puppet!

The exhibit features multiple puppet stages (including the ever-popular “green screen”) and nearly 100 puppets of all shapes and sizes, including over 40 oversized puppet characters.  Along with the puppets, the museum has set up infant/toddler activity stations, so that even the youngest guests can enjoy their visit.  Over the course of the exhibit, the museum will also offer a variety of scheduled activities. 

Admission during Puppet Palooza will be free, but donations are always gratefully accepted. 

The Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery (OVMOD) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven community organization with a commitment to creating unique educational and recreational experiences for children and their families in Southeastern Ohio. 

Photo by Lydia S. Deakin, Athens News

Article about the first Puppet Palooza.