The Muppet Christmas Carol — History Film Forum at the American History Museum

Free tickets via Eventbrite recommended; seating opens first to registered attendees, then walk-ins until capacity. Captioning, assistive listening, wheelchair accessible.

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The National Museum of American History's History Film Forum screens the Muppets' version of the Dickens classic in the museum's Warner Bros. Theater on the first Saturday of December. Michael Caine plays Ebenezer Scrooge opposite Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo, so it is an easy first "Christmas Carol" for school-age children who are not ready for a stage production. The film is rated G; the museum notes it contains mild peril and may not suit very young children. The screening is free but ticketed: seats go first to people who registered on Eventbrite, then to walk-ins until the theater is full, so registering is the safer choice for families. Captioning and assistive listening devices are provided and the theater is wheelchair accessible; other accommodations can be requested from nmahprograms@si.edu, ideally two weeks ahead. Pair it with a visit to Wegmans Wonderplace or Spark!Lab elsewhere in the museum.