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Spiral Q Puppet Theater
3114 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-6979
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Beautiful giant puppets, civic theater, and pageantry join around themes of social change at Spiral Q, whose founder was inspired by the Bread and Puppet Theater in Vermont. Call for an appointment and visit the museum for a look at more than 100 puppets and masks in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Or take the grandchildren to one of the Theater's neighborhood parades, performances, or make-your-own puppet workshops.

Info: Tour $5 per person, tour and one-hour workshop $12 per person

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm, by appointment only

Age: Tdlr./Pre-Schl. (1-5), Elementary (5-9), Tween (9-12), Teen (12+)

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