Discover the enchanting 'El mayor espectáculo del mundo: juguetes de circo' exhibition at the Museum of Costume. This special presentation, traditionally held during holidays, brings together circus-themed toys, games, and archival posters. Visitors can experience the vibrant spectacle of the big top through dolls, cut-outs, and automata, connecting with cherished childhood themes.
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This exhibition, traditionally organized for the Christmas holidays, showcases circus-themed toys and games from the museum's archives. It features objects like dolls, automata, and posters that recreate the spectacle of the circus, evoking childhood memories.
Traditionally presented for the Christmas holidays, 'El mayor espectáculo del mundo: juguetes de circo' (The Greatest Show on Earth: Circus Toys) delves into the world of circus-themed objects generally housed in the museum's storage. The exhibition uses the circus as a motif to connect with our childhood, displaying a variety of items such as toys, games, posters, dolls, cut-outs, and automata. These pieces recreate the essence of circus tents, animals, acrobats, and clowns, highlighting one of the most significant cultural spectacles of our time. Organized by the Museo del Traje. CIPE, the exhibition was curated by Lorena Delgado, Concha García-Hoz, and Teresa García, and was held on the first floor.
This exhibition is part of the museum's holiday programming. Further details on access and related family workshops, 'Había una vez, un circo', can be found through the museum's official channels.
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