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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!”
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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After a thorough design and analysis phase, restoration work has commenced on the 1901 Ringling Bros Office. Work will continue over the summer, fall and winter with a targeted completion date for next Spring. The work follows the exacting standards of the National Park Service as well as the Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office during this Save America's Treasures Grant project. This National Historic Landmark building will shine once again and pay homage to those five brothers from Baraboo that changed the world of live entertainment. (photos courtesy of Bill Johnsen). ... See MoreSee Less
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My grandmother is in her 90s. She lived across the street in "Ringlingville". The night before she married my grandfather- she spent the night in this house upstairs - as that is where her best friend lived.
How cool is that.
That’s amazing! Will it be open to visitors once restoration is complete?
I walked by it earlier this week and they were in there working. Brought back so many memories of this building. We used it once as a staging area for haunted Ringlingville. It was perfect!
Great history for Wisconsin.
Exciting! That explains the vehicles out front. Even with pictures it is fun to see what the inside looks like.
As a kid didn’t we go there to get our baraboo resident tickets after we had purchased a regular one
Thank-you ... So pleased to see this building being restored!
This makes me happy! When I drove by and saw the fence around it, I thought it was getting torn down.
I remember being in there when I was a UPS driver.
I have so many memories from this house when my Great grandparents lived there 🥰 Terri Wetzel LaViolette
It's about time
Corry Wetzel
Wonderful!!
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Why doesn't Darth Vader eat Wookies? . . . .Because they are too chewie! Come experience in air conditioned comfort Blast Off our 65th anniversary Big Top extravaganza. Join ringmaster Robert Trader, along with circus clown Chase Culp, as they explore the dark and light side of the circus universe. (photo by Kayce Dervetski)
Two big top shows daily at 11:00am & 2:30pm. ... See MoreSee Less
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Great job Chase! (you too Robert. 😉 )
Both are great performers!!
Saw the show yesterday. It was spectacular start to finish!
Join us under our AIR Conditioned Big Top for an out of this world experience. Witness the strength and beauty of Claudia and Ian as they share the time honored skills of equilibrium for children of all ages! (photo by Kayce Dervetski)
Open seven days a week with two big shows a day at 11:00am & 2:30pm. ... See MoreSee Less
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Amazing performance!!!
Beautiful act, don’t miss this
Awesome performance