Come try out some of the most thrilling science experiments you've ever seen! Walk across a-9-foot-high wire*, learn how to bounce and flip like an acrobat* and more! This dynamic exhibit uses science to explore the oddly fantastic world of the circus and at the same time uses the circus to explore the world of science.
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You will be exposed to a variety of science concepts by performing, examining and watching the art of the circus performers as they teach you the tricks of the trade. Take a walk down the alley and think back to some of your favorite circus memories as you smell the cotton candy and popcorn from the concession stand.
Learn more about what it means to be a clown and why they make us laugh. Are you daring but prefer your thrills a little closer to the ground? Then you'll enjoy the wonders of the sideshow tent!
Test your strength, see a sword swallower and try to be a contortionist in this most intriguing of areas. Try on realistic costumes in our big top and create your own circus with your family and friends.
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