Circus Collection: Show and Tell

Roll Up, Roll Up! Discover more about the Circus!

This is your chance to meet members of our collections team who’ve been exploring the theme of circus for the museum.

They’ll have some fantastic photographs and memorabilia from the Tower Circus collection for you to view and explore, bringing the stories to life.

Just drop by, everyone is welcome!

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Event times

Tue 12 April, 2022 10am - 12pm

Tickets

FREE event

Showtown’s Activity Hub

Houndshill

65, Victoria Street

Blackpool

FY1 4RJ

(opposite Marks & Spencer)

What's on this month

Celebration Exhibition

15 March 2024, 10:00am - 07 June 2024, 5:00pm

The first of Showtown's special exhibitions. Find out what it takes to make a museum!

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Clip Clop: Circus craft workshop

20 April 2024, 11:00am - 2:30pm

Fun for the whole family as we learn more about the important role of horses in the early circus years and get creative together.

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SHOWTOTS: Baby and toddler session

02 May 2024

Have fun playing, creating and exploring together at our baby and toddler session.

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130 years of Blackpool Tower SOLD OUT

02 May 2024, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Discover Blackpool Tower's rich history during this talk, as we celebrate its 130th anniversary.

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Showtown Relaxed Hour

11 May 2024, 9:00am - 10:00am

Perfect for visitors who prefer a calmer environment and would like to enjoy the museum without the hustle and bustle of the general public.

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SHOWTOTS: Baby and toddler session

16 May 2024

Have fun playing, creating and exploring together at our baby and toddler session.

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Nautch on the Shore

16 May 2024, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Join speaker, Dr Debanjali Biswas for this talk, exploring Indian variety performance and traveling performers in Blackpool.

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Circus Collection: Show and Tell