Step into the fascinating world of puppetry at the Dhaatu Puppet Museum, home to an exceptional collection of traditional puppets and masks from India and around the world.
Museum Timings:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tickets:
Available at the venue.
The museum showcases puppets from India, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bulgaria, Belgium, Italy, Germany, England, Turkey, Spain, Egypt, and South America. The Indian collection represents the rich puppetry traditions of Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
Alongside the puppets, visitors can explore a vibrant collection of traditional masks from Nepal, Bali (Indonesia), Purulia (West Bengal), Odisha, Kerala, and other regions.
Every puppet in the museum has a story to tell. These are authentic performance puppets used by puppeteers to narrate tales, preserve traditions, and reflect the culture, history, and folklore of their regions.
The Dhaatu puppets on display are featured in productions performed by the Dhaatu Puppet Theater.
Discover the Many Forms of Puppetry
The museum features a wide variety of puppet traditions, including:
- String puppets
- Glove puppets
- Hand puppets
- Shadow puppets
- Rod puppets
- And many other traditional forms
Museum Gift Shop
Take home a piece of the experience from the museum gift shop, featuring a unique collection of handcrafted products designed by Dhaatu’s founder, Anupama Hoskere, along with a carefully curated selection of puppets, souvenirs, and other gift items.
School & Group Experiential Tours
The Dhaatu Puppet Museum offers engaging experiential tours for schools, educational institutions, and groups.
The experience includes:
- A guided tour of the museum
- Live demonstrations of string, glove, and shadow puppets
- An introduction to the art of puppetry and how different puppet forms are performed
- A hands-on opportunity to experience playing the puppets
- Storytelling sessions
- A puppet show (subject to artist availability)
To book a school or group visit, please contact +91 98861 93999.
