The Birthplace of the Frog: An Exhibit of Jim Henson’s Delta Boyhood


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The Jim Henson Exhibit is housed in the former Washington County Tourist Center/ Leland Chamber of Commerce in Leland, Mississippi. The Exhibit was given by The Jim Henson Company as a “gift to the people of Leland.” The Exhibit features a tableau honoring Kermit the Frog’s birth on Deer Creek, photographs from the Henson Family Album, and a gift shop.  


There is no admission fee! Of course, your donations are very much appreciated for the upkeep and maintenance of the Exhibit.

Tours for ten or more people are available upon request. If your interested, please contact us for more information.


Directions: The Exhibit is located on the bank of Deer Creek, one and a half miles west of the intersection of Highway 82 and Highway 61.


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