Science Museum Circus Lates

Join us on Wednesday 29 August at the Science Museum as we celebrate 250 years of the circus. Meet unicyclists, magicians, clowns, stilt walkers and mime artists as you go behind the scenes to uncover the technical skill and scientific know-how that creates the thrill of a day at the circus.

Discover the science involved in orchestrating physical feats of acrobatic daring. Find out more about the history of the big top to the maths behind mind-bending magic tricks.

All this and much more, including the chance to learn how to juggle, get a clown make-over and practice your mime skills before getting down at our famous intergalactic silent disco.