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Under the Big Top: A Century of Circuses

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Venue:Wenham Museum
Hours:10:00am to 4:00pm Daily, Closed on Mondays
Ages:Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Adults
In/Outdoor:Indoor
Cost:$ see below
Category:Exhibits

Come one, come all to the “Big Top” (in miniature) to see The Greatest Show on Earth! Reminisce about childhood trips to the circus with a display of vintage toy circus wagons, miniature animals, tiny sideshow acts and trapeze artists.

Children dress in kid’s clown costumes and marvel at the awe-inspiring circus photos of photojournalist Vicky Gewirz.

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Adults $7.50 Children $5.50 Ages 1-18

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www.wenhammuseum.org/exhibits.html

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132 Main Street, Wenham, MA, 01984 map
Phone: 978-468-2377

Driving:
From points south: Take Route 128 north to exit 20-A (Route 1A - Hamilton). Follow Route 1A north for 2.3 miles. The Museum is on the right before the Wenham Town Hall.
From points north: Take Route 95 South to Route 128 North. Then follow the directions as above.
Public Transportation:
B&M Commuter Rail to Hamilton-Wenham; 15-minute scenic walk south from the depot on Route 1A.

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  • Come early and enjoy the museum galleries featuring antique toys, model trains, a world renowned doll collection and 17th century house.
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