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Union Internationale de la Marionnette

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News from UNIMA: Members

Museo dei Burattini “Leo Preti”

- 29/04/2025

Recognized as the world’s smallest puppet museum, it safeguards the heritage of the Preti family, puppeteers across four generations. Named after Leo Pederzani Preti (1903–1969), the collection features 65 puppets, finely painted sets, historic theatres, and archival materials dating back to 1886.

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Spielzeugmuseum Nürenberg

- 22/04/2025

The museum houses a collection that includes paper theatres, puppets, and other materials related to childhood and theatrical play.

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Childhood Museum “Stathmos”

- 22/04/2025

In 1989, the Basil Papantoniou Foundation inaugurated the Childhood Museum “Stathmos,” a model space dedicated to children. Among its exhibits are puppets and traditional Greek shadow puppets, including the iconic Karaghiozis.

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Sado Museum

- 22/04/2025

The Sado Museum collects and exhibits materials related to the history of Sado Island as well as the performing and scenic arts.

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