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Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry

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Open tomorrow at 11:00-17:00
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1 Royce Cir #101B, Storrs, CT 06268, United StatesMap
Phone+1 860-486-8580
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  • Chaya4
    Chaya4
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    Cute

    Stop in if you're already in Storrs for another event. The puppets on display are beautiful and their history interesting to learn about. It's located in Storrs center right next to B&N but it's a ver...

    Reviewed on Sep 10, 2023
  • Tuttle
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    You have to like puppets to enjoy this place - but it is unique.

    The Ballard institute is the result of a single person's determination to celebrate and popularize puppetry. He gathered what is probably a unique collection of relevant material during his academic c...

    Reviewed on Sep 4, 2019
  • Jtries
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    Very small, but fun

    This is more of a display rather than a museum. However, the staff was incredibly nice and informative, and had fun looking around for about 20 min. The suggested donation is $5 each, but it truly is ...

    Reviewed on Jun 25, 2018
  • Missartsycraftsy
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    Small and sweet!

    If you know and love puppets, worth the trip if in the area...not sure I would travel days or miles to visit. Odd location right next to UConn. Suggested donation 5 dollars. Probably a great place for...

    Reviewed on Feb 24, 2018
  • willow488
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    Fun place to visit.

    We brought our grandchildren here and they liked looking at all the puppets. It is an interesting and fun place to go. It's not large, but interesting to look at all the different puppets on display...

    Reviewed on Aug 24, 2017
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