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Welcome to Middleof!
What is Middleof?
Operated by The Puppetry Institute, a local non-profit dedicated to the arts, Middleof not only promises a feast for the senses but also supports young artists through its scholarship program. A third of the installation’s profits will fund these initiatives, fostering creativity and providing employment opportunities for Bay Area actors and artists.!
Located in the Capitola mall 1855 41st Ave unit D-06
Step into a realm where puppetry meets technology and imagination reigns supreme.
Middleof invites you to dive into a surreal experience where every corner unveils a new enchantment.
Go down the rabbit hole and immerse yourself in a realm of whimsy and wonder!
Meet magical creatures face-to-face in an immersive art gallery that transports you into
a magical dimension, created by the hands and imaginations of local Santa Cruz artists!
As you wander through a 5000 sq ft multisensory landscape, prepare to interact with larger-than-life mythical beings that come alive through touch, movement, artwork and light.
Middleof Interactive Art Gallery Experience
Tour Tickets
Ready to embark on a journey into imagination?
Adventure tours - $20 per person!
RSVP to Join us for one of our show-times with a full actor cast!
groups of up to 12 guests enjoy the full immersion of this unique experience.
• Guided Tours through the Middleof realms
• Scavenger Hunt across dimensions
• Find the Feegle—a rousing game with prizes
• Win stickers, 2-for-1 adventure passes, and even a baby dragon!
Age Guidelines
• Ages 8 and up only
• Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Museum Tuors - $10 per person
Flexible visit times during our museum hours.
Discover the science and art behind middleof in this no-frills tour!
NOTE: Tickets are exclusively available through our website or in person!
Please beware of scammers claiming to offer discounted tickets!
Community Day
2nd Saturday every month
Join us Saturdays at the Capitola Mall for special shows just for the Monterey Bay community! Explore our 5,000 sq ft interactive landscape, where puppetry, technology, and imagination collide. Meet larger-than-life mythical beings that come alive through touch, movement, artwork, and light.
Entry: $10
Reserve your spot early: Email us at the.puppetry.institute@gmail.com
Performances: 4pm, 5:30pm, 7pm (limited to 12 guests per show)
Tickets are limited to 4 per family.
You must live in the 831 area code for the discount .
Age limit: 8 and up.
Children 15 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For more info feel free to email us with any questions
Come see how we’ve brought a dream to life!