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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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Schedule

OPEN DAILY
May 19 – Aug 27, 2023 | 9AM – 4PM

9 AMGrounds Open
9:30 AMKids World Circus
Hippodrome
10 AMGuided Circus Wagon Tour
Deppe Wagon Pavillion
11 AMGo West Big Top Circus
Big Top Tent
1 PMDinky Dew Music Review
Hippodrome
1:30 PMTrunk Tales
The Green
2:30 PMGo West Big Top Circus
Big Top Tent
4 PMGrounds & Exhibits Close

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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Go West at Circus World

7 days a week! Summer 2023

Watch elephants, jugglers & acrobats as they hold a happy hoedown with horses, unicycles, dogs, llamas & clowns. We’re more excited than a possum eatin’ a sweet tater just a thinkin’ about summer.

Saddle up Buckaroos and join the jubilant jamboree of family fun under the Big Top… Yee-Haw!!!

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5 days ago
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Its a place full of wow and wonder, where timeless traditions create new cherished memories. Step up to and INTO the circus, with a visit to Circus World!

Tickets can be purchased upon arrival on in advance here: buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/514/calendar?eventId=621f981ed751820835ea2d4c&cart
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THE BEST DAY EVER!!

Circus World Museum and Baraboo, Wisconsin, 2 of the greatest places to be......

6 days ago
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These two really hit the mark, with a lot of heart and talent. Join Ringmaster Robert and funnyman Chase for a raucous ricochet of comedic capers under the Big Top! (Photo by Bill Johnsen) ... See MoreSee Less

These two really hit the mark, with a lot of heart and talent. Join Ringmaster Robert and funnyman Chase for a raucous ricochet of comedic capers under the Big Top! (Photo by Bill Johnsen)

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Chase is really good at silent expression. These two chaps make a good pair.

Looking forward to it!

Can’t wait to see them!

Love it! ❤️

Awesome‼️

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6 days ago
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Connections daily under the big top, where smiles are timeless. (Photo by Kayce Dervetski) ... See MoreSee Less

Connections daily under the big top, where smiles are timeless. (Photo by Kayce Dervetski)

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I would love to visit Circus World, where is it located?

Great picture of Dan love that smile

I am so excited to come with my 4K students tomorrow from Merrimac Community School. It is their first ever field trip! And for most their first bus ride!

A must see.

Dan Gabert

Fabulous ❤️

Looking Good Dan!

He’s so fuzzy!

Hi Dan, long time no see!

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