Kermit Puppet in Iowa

[Camellia]

hi all,

A Kermit puppet is on display in Iowa, on loan from the Smithsonian.

http://www.rivermuseum.com/
Contact the museum for details.

Kids day was Dec 3 and again Dec 10.

enjoy!

best wishes and happy holydays

Camellia

 

[GelflingWaldo]

More information

From the Muppet Newsflash Forum: http://muppetnewsflash.10.forumer.com
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Kermit at Iowa Museum: 11/23/05 - 1/22/06

Straight from the Smithsonian Museum, "Kermit the Frog" is now in Dubuque, Iwoa. It's all part of the "Totally Frogs" exhibit at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium.

People are lining up to have their picture taken with the nation's most famous frog. A photo-op Kermit the Frog sits right next to the original Kermit (behind glass), which is on loan from the Smithsonian.

Everyone knows him from movies and from Sesame Street and now he's in Dubuque. And he is expected to draw thousands of visitors to the museum.

Starting Thanksgiving weekend and continuing until late-January, fans will be able to see a piece of history. This unveiling marks the first time the original Kermit left home since 1998. This is the original classic Kermit (built in 1969), used by Jim Henson, and seen in many of the Muppet films, shows, and specials.

Visitors hoping to get their hands on the real Kermit won't have much of a chance though. Only Smithsonian employees, wearing white gloves are allowed to touch him. The display case, which showcases the celebrity reptile, will be on display for the viewing until January 22, 2006.
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[Kevin the Frog]

They had Kermit on display at the Childrens Museum of Indianapolis last year along with other Muppet, Sesame Street and Mister Rogers items. It was a "Puppet" theme month, and they also had live puppeteers perform for kids.
Unfortunately, when I made the trip to see Kermit he wasn't there. Bert and Ernie were in Kermits glass case and that pretty much made up for it, but no one knew why / where Kermit was gone. I imagine Kermit gets used to the high security.

 

[muppetperson]

Photo op Kermit

From the Muppet Newsflash Forum: http://muppetnewsflash.10.forumer.com
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People are lining up to have their picture taken with the nation's most famous frog. A photo-op Kermit the Frog sits right next to the original Kermit (behind glass), which is on loan from the Smithsonian.




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Is the photo-op Kermit an official replica or a Kermit toy?

 

[GelflingWaldo]

Is the photo-op Kermit an official replica or a Kermit toy?

It is official.