We offer unique experiential visits for schools and groups
- Learn & Experience: Try your hand at string, rod, shadow, and hand puppets.
- Explore the Museum: Enjoy a guided tour of our fascinating puppet collection.
- Discover a Rich Heritage: Learn about the history, traditions, and storytelling art of puppetry.
- Watch a Puppet Show: Experience the magic of puppetry come alive!
- Curated Group Visits: Specially designed experiential visits for groups of 25 members or more.
The Dhaatu Puppet Museum is a unique collection of puppets from across India and around the world. The museum features puppets from nearly every state of India, as well as from countries such as Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia, Belgium, Germany, Egypt, Italy, France, Turkey, and more.
Visitors can discover and experience a fascinating variety of puppetry traditions, including string, rod, hand, shadow, and glove puppets, each crafted using distinct materials, methods, and techniques. Together, the collection offers a glimpse into the diverse artistic traditions and storytelling cultures that have shaped puppetry across different regions and societies.
The museum was also mentioned by the President of India in a social media post:
The Dhaatu Puppet Museum stands as a remarkable celebration of India’s rich puppetry heritage and its global traditions.
The museum is also home to a variety of masks from across the world!
