Celebrating its 21st year (2019), the Museum, a division of Evergreen Children’s Theatre, has a unique history in the NW and Puget Sound area. Situated in the center of Puget Sound, the Museum collections have been supported by local and international donors and collectors. Two large gifts from China and a third from Japan augment a collection nearing 2,000 items all received as gifts. The curator arranges changing exhibits throughout the year. Museum holdings are especially strong in Asian, American-Northwest, and Europe with current strengths in China, India, Indonesia, Burma (Myanmar), University of Washington, Mexico, and England. Nearly 30 countries are represented.The Museum celebrates our namesake, Aurora Valentinetti’s designation as the University of Washington’s #Distinguished Teaching Legacy Award winner for 2018 presented by the #UWAA. This recognizes her 50-year teaching career and the influence she has made on generations of puppeteers.