Музей циркового искусства, Circus art museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The Museum of Circus Art displays over 100,000 artifacts, including costumes, equipment, posters, photographs, and documents illustrating Russian circus traditions.
Vasily Andreyev established the Museum of Circus Art in 1928, creating the first institution dedicated to preserving circus heritage in Saint Petersburg.
The museum maintains a specialized library, photo archive, and video collection documenting circus performances from Russia and international artists through different periods.
Located near Gostiny Dvor metro station at Fontanka River Embankment 3, the museum welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
The collection features original circus equipment, performance recordings, and personal items from renowned circus performers throughout Russian circus history.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Inception: 1928
Founders: Vasily Andreyev
Website: https://webcitation.org/6GGQRQaRe?url=http://www.circus.spb.ru/ru/muzej
GPS coordinates: 59.93880,30.34100
Latest update: March 19, 2025 10:22
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