The first part of the video tour through the thematic exhibition "Circus Parade” is posted in the column “Excursions sequence”.

In the first part of the tour, you can be immersed in the fascinating atmosphere of Parisian circus performances of La Belle Époque era and find out why the French capital was considered the circus arts center in the 19th century. You will be acquainted with unique automata dolls that are on display at the exhibition “Circus Parade”. Moreover, you will learn how movement and musical mechanisms of these amazing circus performers – automata dolls, are constructed!

More details about the leading manufacturers of Parisian automata in the second half of the 19th – early 20th centuries and about the exhibits from the museum “Collection” presented at the thematic exhibition, in the second part of the video tour.

You can sign up for a guided tour through the exhibition “Circus Parade” on the museum website in the "Contact information" section.