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Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry
6 Bourn Place, U-5212 School of Fine Arts, Depot Campus
Storrs, CT 06269
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“Museum applauds arts of puppetry” ExploreNewEngland.com / Boston Globe
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Storrs
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Traveler Description: The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is part of the University of Connecticut.  Every year a new themed display of puppets is presented.  A... more »
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Attraction type: Specialty museum
Address: 6 Bourn Place, U-5212
School of Fine Arts, Depot Campus Storrs, CT 06269
Tel: 860-486-4605

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“A Happy Place to Be”
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4 of 5 stars
jeffysgirl 43 contributions
Northeast
Aug 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Located on the UCONN campus this little museum is sure to put a smile on your face! My husband and I were cheerfully greeted as we walked into the museum and quickly offered a tour. The suggested donation was $3.00 each. Our tour guide was a puppetry student. This years exhibit is called "Puppets Through the Lens: The Puppet in... more

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Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry Address

6 Bourn Place, U-5212, School of Fine Arts, Depot Campus, Storrs, CT 06269
Tel: 860-486-4605