At the Circus Museum in Hvidovre, just outside Copenhagen, the whole family can step into the arena themselves at Circus Fun. Circus Fun takes place every Sunday at 10.30-12. Under the expert guidance of a circus artist, children and adults of all ages can try everything from juggling to trapeze. Circus Fun takes place in Fægtesalen, a large hall behind the museum, that is set up for all kinds of circus activities.
In the museum's colorful exhibition, you can learn about the circus and watch funny films starring the ventriloquist Peter Nørgaard and his cheeky dog. Beautiful glittering costumes, remarkable props and old posters are also on display. The children can take a task around the exhibition and get a prize in the ticket sales when they have finished. It is also possible to try on circus costumes, walk on a tight wire and take a swing in the trapeze and have fun in the museum's playroom. The museum is open Sunday-Thursday at 10-15.
If you like to practice juggling, the museum has a playroom with various juggling props, costumes and cozy circus books. On Sundays, you can also have fun at the Creative Workshop, located on the museum's 2nd floor. Here you can let your imagination run wild and, for example, make a funny clown hat or circus collage. You are also welcome to enjoy your packed lunch at he 2nd floor and possibly supplement with coffee, toast, ice cream and various snacks from the museum shop. In the shop you can also buy a wide and colorful selection of circus props, posters and souvenirs.
The Circus Museum's collection is Northern Europe's largest of its kind. It consists of over 110,000 different effects, including many thousands of pictures and posters, costumes and props, personal notebooks, circus programs and newspaper clippings. The vast majority of the objects are preserved in archives and originate from the artist Ølund Barly's large circus and artist collection. It is Barly’s collection that formed the basis for the creation of the Circus Museum in Hvidovre.
Circus Fun and the Creative Workshop also take place during the school holidays (except from Christmas, where the museum is closed). In week 7 and 42 there are, besides Circus Fun and Creative Workshop, shows with various artists in Fægtesalen. Visit The Circus Museum's website for more info.