Nominated by locals

Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry

A hidden gem in Connecticut

A UConn museum in Storrs holding one of America's largest puppet collections, from marionettes to elaborate stage figures, with free admission and live performances in the quiet northeast corner.

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