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Bob Baker Marionette Theater
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Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Los Angeles, CA

~$18-20/person

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Simir Shah

By Simir Shah

★★★★★4.9(683 Google reviews)

What parents say

AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these

A live puppet show that reviewers say lands with everyone from babies to grandparents; one brought a nine-month-old without trouble. Productions rotate through the year, so check what is on before booking. It is a non-profit theater in Highland Park, with shops on the same street to fill out the trip.

Historic puppet theater delighting young kids with live marionette shows. Founded in 1963 by Bob Baker and Alton Wood, it's the longest continuously running puppet theater in the country and was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 2009. The theater relocated in 2019 into a converted 1920s silent-movie house in Highland Park, where the marionettes still perform live shows for young audiences.

Good for

  • Ages 0–2
  • Sensory-friendly

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4949 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA

(213) 250-9995

Closed nowToday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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What visitors say

  • Nikol Allee★★★★★

    So happy we did this! I had a smile on my face through the entire production. The Marionettes are so cute and the staff is great. I wish we had time to have bowled at the historic Highland Bowl (gorgeous!). Was excited to see the huge chicken man statue and walk the shops. We really liked Highland Park and would highly recommend this theater production for both adults and kids.

    3 months ago

  • David Rosenduft★★★★★

    Another must for kids of all ages. The Christmas show was terrific. Did not expect to have a smile from ear to ear, but we did. We just attended the BOB BAKER RAILWAYshow which was fantastic.

    3 months ago

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