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Circus Summer 2002!

Circus: Science under the Big Top
June 1, 2002 - Sept. 2, 2002
A new traveling exhibition produced and toured by the Ontario Science Centre. This exhibit uses science to explore the oddly fantastic world of the circus, yet at the same time uses the circus to explore science. Learn more >>

Life's A Circus: From Marilyn Cohen Life's A Circus: From Marilyn Cohen
June 1, 2002 - August 4, 2002
Artist Marilyn Cohen provides a unique look into the life of world-famous circus acts throughout history. Her paintings capture the magnificence of circus life while allowing a glimpse into the not-often-seen private lives of those in the circus world. Learn more >>

Rubber Seal with a Striped Ball Tin Toy Monkey
Fun for Kids
Would you like to know how tin toys work? "Tin Toys Action!" will show you how.
Do you know who's the "King of the Jungle"? See if you can "Find It!"
Play a "Circus Memory" game. See if you can solve the puzzle in 10 steps.

Schoenhut's Humpty Dumpty Circus Indian Circus

Collection Highlights
Let's use the museum Collection to travel to a circus in India or Germany.


I'd like to be ...
Bredan (under 6), Anderson, Indiana

August 14, 2002
I'd like to be a ringmaster because I like to sing and be in the motorcycle act.

Presley (under 6), Avon, Indiana
August 12, 2002
I'd like to be a clown because they make people laugh and feel good.

Clown Balancing Plates

Kevin (11-18), Indianapolis, Indiana
July 29, 2002
I'd like to be a high-wire walker because I am daring and not afraid high places.

KeAsia (7-10), Indianapolis, Indiana
July 29, 2002
I'd like to be a lion tamer because I have a special way with animals. They love me and I love them! We bring out the best in each other.

Eric, (19 and over)
July 27, 2002
I'd like to be a trapeze artist because in my mind they are the heros of the circus. Like Superman, they fly lighter than air!

Terry (under 6)
July 17, 2002
I'd like to be a lion tamer because I like to roar like a lion and scare my momma and daddy.

We'd like to hear what you would like to be, too. Tell Us >>

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