MUSEUM OF BUFFOONERY

UPDATE: 29/04/2025

NOTICE!

THE MUSEUM NEEDS TO BE CLOSED TEMPORARILY
FROM 26/04/2025 UNTIL 13/05/2025

BECAUSE THE PROFESSOR OF BUFFOONERY (EDDIE HAWORTH/CLOWN ECKIE) IS BOOKED TO PERFORM HIS SLAPSTICK COMEDY SHOWS FOR A 1,000+ CHILDREN IN NEED WHO LIVE IN HILL TRIBE COMMUNITIES AND IN THE SLUMS OF BANGKOK, SIAM.

Follow him and the ankle-biters he's makin happy,
here> https://www.gohappiness.org/latest-news

CLOWN ECKIE ENTERTAINING THOUSADS OF ANKLE-BITERS IN BANGKOK SLUMS AND REMOTE THAI REFUGEE CAMPS SINCE 2001

Aww... Little Kitty, so cute and bright, sighs as laughter takes its flight! - Off goes the buffoon, bold and free, to sprinkle joy across the sea! - So smile, dear Kitty, giggle away, for fun and folly lead the way!

"Follow the Buffoonery as Eckie and his merry team of volunteer buffoon’s spread joy amongst more than a 1,000 ankle-biters in the slums of Bangkok and the hill tribes of northern Thailand",
here> https://www.gohappiness.org/latest-news

SEE YOU AT THE LITTLE MUSEUM OF BUFFOONERY MOST DAYS, EXCEPT MONDAYS AFTER THE 13TH OF MAY 2025.

BEHIND THE NOSE

A Touch of Timeless Charm: The Little Museum of Buffoonery Finds Its Place

Nestled in the heart of Southport’s historic Wayfarers Arcade, the Little Museum of Buffoonery is proud to take its place among the elegant architecture of this Victorian-listed building.

The Professor of Buffoonery Himself, Eddie Haworth FRSA - AKA Clown Eckie

Join us any day between 11 am and 5 pm, to meet the mastermind behind this whimsical museum,
Eddie Haworth FRSA, whose eccentric vision brought it all to life.

Presenting This Unique Exhibition...
Meet Clown Eckie, also known as Eddie Haworth FRSA, a renowned slapstick comedian who rose to fame in the 1980s and 90s. Once hailing from Southport, Eckie delighted audiences across the UK, Europe, the USA, Scandinavia, and the UAE. In 1999, his talent took him to the Far East, where he was invited to perform at prestigious British Embassy events and five-star hotels.

Eddie is also the Founder of the Gift of Happiness Foundation in Thailand, which was granted full charitable status by the Royal Thai Government on 15th December 2009. In March 2010, the Foundation became a member of the League of Foundations of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of the late His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

For the past 25 years, Eckie has been affectionately celebrated as the "Clown Prince of Thailand," spreading smiles to thousands in slums, hill tribes, and migrant and refugee communities in some of Thailand’s most remote regions. His extensive career also includes performing and lecturing at five-star hotels, international schools, and universities across South East Asia, China, India, and beyond.

Now back home in Southport, Eckie proudly shares his extraordinary collection. Discover vibrant costumes, oversized shoes, unique musical instruments, and an incredible array of clown props and memorabilia, all gathered during his remarkable global adventures since the 1980s.

These treasured items have brought smiles to countless faces worldwide, and now you have the rare opportunity to see them up close. Don’t miss your chance to meet Eckie in person and relive the magic of one of the last remaining British slapstick comedians!

THE LITTLE MUSEUM OF BUFFOONERY ONLY HAS ROOM TO ACOMODATE FOUR ADULTS
ACCOMPANIED BY A COUPLE OF ANKLE BITERS UNDER 12-YEARS (Dependent on sprog-size)

The Engine Room
MAP LOCATION

"Visitors are warmly invited to meet and chat with the incomparable Professor of Buffoonery. Please note, access may involve a short wait, depending on attendance.

For those looking to pass the time, there's the delightful Coffee House, The Engine Room, conveniently located just above the Museum.

Additionally, right outside the Museum's door, you'll find the renowned restaurant, Pudding & Pie, perfect for a satisfying meal or treat!"

NOTE: All profits are donated directly to a registered charity that Eddie Founded in 2009. T he Gift of Happiness Foundation.

The Buffoon is on fire with anticipation of your arrival!

The Little Museum of Buffoonery
Open for guided walk-in visitors from
11 am to 5 pm most days except Mondays.
(Best to message Eddie if you are traveling far.
He could be away giving performances)
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Groups, guided tours available upon request
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ENTRY FEES REFLECT THE UNIQUNESS OF THIS MUSEUM AND DEVELPMENT COSTS

Adults = £5.00 P/P, max/4 adults/2 sprogs. (Some disabled access possible)
Ankle-biters age under -12 years = Free. (must be accompanied)
Bedtime Negotiators -12 to 16 years = £2.00 (must be accompanied)
Nap-Time Ninjas - 65 years + = £2.00 (proof of benefits required)
Detailed guided tours including Q&A, lasting 20/30 minutes for small groups guided personally by Eddie Haworth FRSA = £20.00, by appointment only, via contact page.

LOCATION: 40 Wayfarers Shopping Arcade, Southport, PR8 1NT, UK

A lovely review sent by email on 14/04/2025:
So we promised to send you feedback after our visit. Well here it is...
We think other people of more mature years and of course, our grandchildren will enjoy the nostalgia. We did on our visit.
You concentrated on what we wanted to know about...
You didn’t waffle on...
You answered all our questions leaving us feeling special!
We think other busy grandparents like us are quite likely to feel the same. They will enjoy taking an hour out of a busy day caring for their grandchildren. They will enjoy listening to you...
And if you can link up to the proposed happiness centre in Liverpool – all the better...
We so need to look at the uplifting things, and your museum is one of them.
So wishing you every success in the future.
All best wishes, Granny Mary and Nannie Annie xx

Come and see our Unique Stickers and Postcards...

"You won't see anything like these at any other seaside town on Planet Earth"

Now available to buy, only at the Little Museum of Buffoonery
We also have A5 size Post Cards.

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Join us in April 2025 for an up-close and personal buffoonery experience, featuring one of Britain’s finest old-school variety entertainers, Clown Eckie.
He'll be ready to chat with visitors most afternoons at the stunning Victorian Wayfarers Arcade on Lord Street, Southport!