Blast Off at the Big Top

Explore Circus World

What began with less than an acre of land, six historic circus wagons plus a lot of grit, determination, and passion, has now become an internationally recognized and respected institution encompassing 64 acres, 30 permanent structures, seven winter quarters buildings along Water Street, plus the Ringling Bros. Circus Train shed complex, and over 260 spectacular wagons. Circus World truly is “Wisconsin’s National Treasure!”

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A photo of a circus show of a llama looking at an older man with dark hair wearing a blue shirt and smiling, with people in the audience next to him.

Schedule

OPEN DAILY
May 17 – Sep 1, 2024 | 9AM – 4PM

9 AM	Grounds Open
9:30 AM	Kids World Circus Hippodrome
10 AM	Guided Circus Wagon Tour Deppe Wagon Pavillion
11 AM	Blast Off! Big Top Circus Big Top Tent
1 PM	Milky Way Music Review Hippodrome
1:45 PM	Zenith Human Cannonball The Green
2:30 PM	Blast Off! Big Top Circus Big Top Tent
4 PM	Grounds & Exhibits Close

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Our Treasures

As other entertainment forms gained popularity, Circus World began documenting and collecting important treasures of the American Circus. From original Ringling Circus buildings to the smallest flea circus prop

Our Treasures will astonish!

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