The Mechanical Circus
Roll up! Roll up! It’s showtime! Hove Museum of Creativity proudly presents ten circus-themed automata. The push of a button brings the performers to life in a fusion of whimsical art and robotic engineering. Once inspired, you can get hands-on creative in a playful interactive build zone.
21 September 2024 to 23 February 21 April 2025 Extended by popular demand!
Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun 10am – 5pm
FREE entry
Hove Museum of Creativity - 19 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4AB
2025 UK Exhibitions
Catch CMT's Touring Exhibitions across the UK in 2025. Nearly all of our automata collection will be on display over the year at the following venues.
- Time and Tide, Great Yarmouth, Apr 5 - Sep 14
- Torre Abbey, Devon, May 24 - Sep 6
- Charnwood Museum, Leicestershire, July 5 - Sep 7
- The Word, South Shields, July 7 - Nov 2
The Mechanical Making Space
Visit our headquarters in Hastings, UK.
See automata, purchase kits & merchandise and tinker with mechanisms at our making tables.
Open by appointment on weekdays & selected weekends.
We had our busiest Easter ever. We had our busiest day ever. It's been phenomenally popular.
Permanent Automata Exhibitions
