Blackpool's new Showtown museum is set to open to the public on Friday, March 15. We took a look around to see what this exciting new attraction has to offer:

1. First look at Blackpool's new Showtown museum
You’ll find Showtown museum right in the heart of the Golden Mile, next door but one to Blackpool Tower. | National World Resell
2. First look at Blackpool's new Showtown museum
Blackpool's new museum of fun and entertainment opens next week. | National World Resell

3. First look at Blackpool's new Showtown museum
The £13m project has been 10 years in the making but will proudly be the only museum in the UK celebrating circus, dance and entertainment. | National World Resell

4. First look at Blackpool's new Showtown museum
From getting up close with history to laugh out loud moments, the museum promises lots of events to get involved with. | National World Resell
5. First look at Blackpool's new Showtown museum
Showtown Blackpool will celebrate the seaside, circus, magic, dance shows and the world-famous Illuminations, as well as some of the people who have helped make the town famous. | National World Resell

6. First look at Blackpool's new Showtown museum
Whether you're a fun-seeker or future star performer, everyone is welcome at Showtown. | National World Resell