Discover Jewish Circus Dynasties and the History of the Ring

Come on in – The ring is free! The exhibition at the Jewish Museum Franken in Fürth focuses on Jewish circus dynasties of the 19th and 20th centuries. It highlights families who shaped the traveling showman tradition over generations.

Jewish Circus Dynasties in Focus

The exhibition offers insights into the history of Jewish families active in the circus and showman business. Their life paths are closely connected to traveling, performing in front of audiences, and the special world of the ring. The key families of the 19th and 20th centuries are illuminated and placed in their historical context.

Visitors gain an insight into a traveling trade characterized by mobility, family structures, and public performances. The exhibition emphasizes the significance of individual families for the development and perception of the showman trade.

Historical Insights into the World of the Ring

“Come on in – The ring is free!” connects cultural history with the history of Jewish families. The presentation invites visitors to engage with the living and working worlds of traveling showmen and women. At the center are not only circus performances but also the people and families behind the traveling showman profession.

The exhibition is aimed at anyone interested in Jewish history, circus culture, and historical family stories. It provides an opportunity to better learn about the traditions and life paths of Jewish circus dynasties and to examine their role in the showman trade of the 19th and 20th centuries.

The exhibition can be seen at the Jewish Museum Franken in Fürth. The date is set for November 3, 2026. Information about opening hours, admission, and other visit details is not provided in this event information.