Forest Lawn Museum is proud to present “Bob Baker Marionette Theater: 60 Years of Joy & Wonder.” The exhibition features hand-crafted marionettes, original concept art, an animatronic band, and more! Bob Baker – who began creating puppets as a child in the 1930s – opened his permanent marionette theater in 1963. He also produced puppets for film and television, collaborating with major figures in the fields. Peek behind the curtain and discover the magic and whimsy of puppetry in this retrospective exhibition!

 

The exhibition is open from 10 AM-5 PM, Tuesday-Sunday. Forest Lawn Museum is located at 1712 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205. Admission and parking are free. “Bob Baker Marionette Theater: 60 Years of Joy & Wonder” is on view at Forest Lawn Museum from October 20, 2022–March 19, 2023.

 

Bob Cox, Bob Baker Drawing Puppet Concept, c. 1944-1950, archival photograph. Courtesy of Bob Baker Marionette Theater.
Frank Paris, Mechanical Diagram for Butterfly Dancer Marionette, c. 1970, ink on paper. Courtesy of Bob Baker Marionette Theater.