Clowning around at the circus is about to get even more engaging.
The New York Hall of Science explores life under the big top all summer long, with an interactive exhibition devoted to the science of aerial acrobatics, human cannonballs, sword swallowers, and more. Museum-goers can test their skills on the tightrope, perform tricks and somersaults in the air, learn circus lingo, and bone up on legendary circus animals, including Gargantua the Great and Jumbo the Elephant.
With this exhibition, your kids don’t have to run away to the circus to learn all about it!
“Circus! Science Under the Big Top” at the New York Hall of Science [47-01 111th St. at 44th Avenue in Corona, (718) 699-0005], June 11-Sept. 4. Tickets $11, $8 for children 2-17, $8 for students and senior citizens. For info, visit www.nysci.org.