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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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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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One giant sized cannon safely unloaded…we BLAST OFF starting Friday! We hope to see you all visit with us through the summer ahead! ... See MoreSee Less
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Go Tina!! Have a great summer!
THIS IS GOING TO BE SO GREAT! Cannot wait!
Misers are my extended family!
The Big Shot has arrived !
There it is! Go Tina Miser! Go Circus World!
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As we race towards our 65th Anniversary season, we continue our look back through the decades of our own heritage. Circus World experienced tremendous growth during the 1990s, beginning with a brand-new visitor center opening on Water Street in 1989. There was a single-day attendance record of 7,034 visitors on July 1, 1989 to mark the 30th anniversary of the museum. Other changes included the acquisition of additional Ringling Bros. Circus winter quarters buildings and restoration work in Ringlingville. The new C.P. Fox Wagon Restoration Center opened next to the wagon pavilion in 1998, allowing visitors to witness the work being completed on the museum’s wagons.
Join us this Friday as our 65th summer season BLASTS OFF! ... See MoreSee Less
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Have a GREAT Opening Weekend & Season ahead! 👍🎪
I wish I had discovered you sooner! Love this place!
You’re a real charmer! Photog Bill Johnsen is hissssssterical checking out the gift shop offerings. Two more days until we BLAST OFF into our 65th summer season! (Photo by Kayce Dervetski). ... See MoreSee Less
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Will the gift shop have balloon dogs this year? I purchased one a couple of years ago and really want another!
See you in July!
your wrong Bill ha always been a snake charmer it's Hissstorcal
A 65th Anniversary is hisss-torical. Please keep it up!