From the late 1860s circus performers travelled throughout Australia entertaining the public with acrobatics, clowning, riding, lassoing, magic and animal performances. The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS) has a rich and diverse collection of circus history and this small display features items from two important circus families, the Wirths and Jandaschewskys.

For a copy of our Circus City program, click here. 

Co-presented with the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences.

Image: Advertising sign, 'Wirths Circus Coming Here Soon', card, made by Robert Harding, Melbourne, Victoria, used by Wirths' Circus, Australia, 1930-1937, 2012/104/39 MAAS Collection