For the second theatrical Muppets movie, the franchise decided to add a little danger to the characters while still very much keeping things family-friendly. The movie finds Kermit in his ...

Don’t worry, we won’t get you caught up in the pre-Muppet Show lore specials (that’s another article for a later date), and we’ll keep it focused on the characters you know and love.

Explore Jim Henson's puppets and Muppets in the Smithsonian's collections along with related collection items. Learn their backstories, their missions, and the inspiration for each of them. National ...