Was passing through on business trip with the family and stumbled upon this museum. Was so glad we stopped there! It was very informative and how can you not help but love Jim Henson's Muppet's? Was able to spend some time talking to the lady that worked there and she was wonderful and full of interesting stories! One of a kind experience.
Very neat place to see Jim Henson's work and products. The kids had a fun time taking pictures with an adult size Kermit. Got a lot of information from the lady who works there, she was very nice and informative.
Pretty cool little place and the lady who works there is very informative and very sweet! Worth a quick trip if you like the muppets or Sesame Street.
Many people do not know that Jim Henson grew up in Leland, MS along the banks of Deer Creek. His characters were based on animals and friends during his childhood years. This museum is a story of his life and his characters and is well worth the visit. Located right off Highway 82 and a must see!
Museum is small with a few displays and lots of photos. The "curator" Dorothy could tell you anything you wanted to know about Jim. It is well worth the side trip for any Muppets fan.
I love Jim Henson and grew up on the Muppets and Fraggel Rock. When I visited this museum it consisted of only a single glass case containing 3 muppets. It was a let down and a terrible tribute to such a wonderful man.
It is small, but had a descent amount of displays. If you love the Muppets, then I would recommend checking it out. Cool giant Kermit to take a photo with.
While traveling the Blues Highway (US Hwy 61) south from Memphis we thought we would look at some murals that were to be found on some of the buildings in this small community. What we didn't know was that Leland was the boyhood home of Jim Henson and that there is center established to preserve, and tell about all things Muppet! Such a joyful, uplifting experience to visit here and tour the exhibits that commemorate the life and work of this creative artist.
We were driving from Clarksdale MS to Natchez taking highway 61 south. When I found this on the way I couldn't resist stopping to have photos with the big cute frog. The two ladies were so happy to share information about Jim Henson and everything "muppet". I was disappointed that Jim Henson's home was not at the site but the small museum was quirky and a fun hour most of which was spent in the gift shop. I purchased my first muppet doll... "animal"... so cute. There is no charge to view the museum but a jar for donations.
I adore the Muppets and Kermit has been my hero since childhood. So driving from Vicksburg to Memphis on the Blues Trail this is a must stop. The museum is small but right on the creek where Jim Henson grew up and dreamed up Kermit. If you go you must have Dot, the local lady who runs the museum, give you the tour. She is fantastic and her stories are wonderful. You really get a special feeling for Jim Henson's boyhood and his love of Leland throughout his life. It's free too! Seeing the original Kermit from the Muppet Movie was special to a fan like me. Afterwards go "up river" and see the Rainbow Connection bridge!