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Showtown (sometimes referred to as Showtown Blackpool or the Showtown Museum) is a museum in the British resort town Blackpool. It is focused on Blackpool's history as an entertainment town, and includes galleries dedicated to circus, magic, dancing and the the Illuminations. It is joint operated by Blackpool Heritage and Museums and Blackpool Tourism Ltd - both of which are owned by Blackpool Council, and it was opened in March 2024. It is located on Bank Hey Street, a few doors down from the Blackpool Tower.