The Original Footprint: The museum is housed in one of the original 1920s buildings of the Kaufman Astoria Studios complex, which was once the East Coast home of Paramount Pictures.
Muppet History: It features a massive, permanent exhibition dedicated to Jim Henson, including original puppets like Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy.
Retro Gaming: Beyond movies, the museum has a huge collection of playable vintage arcade games and consoles, tracing the history of digital media and video games.
Historic Status: Because of its deep roots in the early days of American cinema, the site was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1978.
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