# Rainbow Fans Celebrate Jim Henson's Birthday

> Rainbow fans gather at Jim Henson Museum to honor 90th birthday.
- Title: Rainbow Fans Celebrate Jim Henson's Birthday | Shortify
- Summary: Rainbow fans gather at Jim Henson Museum to honor 90th birthday. Rainbow fans celebrate Jim Henson's 90th birthday at Museum of the Moving Image in Queens.
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- Source: ABC7 Los Angeles — https://abc7.com/videoClip/jim-henson-museum-of-the-moving-image/19919188
- Published: 2026-10-08T00:29:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jim henson, museum of the moving image, astoria queens, muppets, sesame street, fifth day, news, local
## Rainbow fans gather
Rainbow fans gather at Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens to mark Jim Henson's 90th birthday.
## Four days of festivities
Organizers needed four days to squeeze in the festivities for Jim Henson's 90th birthday celebration.
## Museum home to Jim Henson Exhibition
The Museum of the Moving Image hosts The Jim Henson Exhibition showcasing his career, puppets, and pop culture impact.
## Executive director Aziz Isham
MoMI Executive Director Aziz Isham says the museum is a community hub for Muppet fans and Sesame Street supporters.
## Puppeteers share Henson's legacy
Puppeteers Kate Gaynor and Richard Gomez describe Henson's work as finding self-acceptance in a big scary world.
## Jim Henson's New York roots
Jim Henson grew his company in New York, buying the Muppet Mansion on East 69th Street for his headquarters.
## Key takeaway

Rainbow fans celebrate Jim Henson's 90th birthday at Museum of the Moving Image in Queens.