Experience the amazing at Circus World! An incredible 64 acres showcasing the incredible history of the American Circus is yours to explore. From the world’s largest collection of restored historic circus wagons to seven National Historic Landmark structures that more than a century ago were the wintertime home to the Ringling Bros. Circus and are now filled with thousands of circus treasures, you’ll delight in this extraordinary, one-of-a-kind wonder.
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Experience a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see four extraordinary historic circus wagons, including the legendary Ringling Bros. Bell Wagon – believed to be the last remaining circus bell wagon in existence. Visit us at the home of the world’s largest collection of circus wagons.
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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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𝟱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴!
🎪Our new Iron Jaw Exhibit
🎪World’s largest collection of restored circus wagons – including the Bell Wagon
🎪Seven National Historic Landmark structures
🎪Ringling Bros. history
🎪 Circus costumes
Circus World is now open for their spring season!
Open this spring Mondays – Fridays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Book your tickets: wihist.org/4iSYprX
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do you have any pictures of Aggie Kelly doing the Iron Jaw?
Are they gonna have like $6 days in June?Thank you
With your next wife, yes.
The wagons were spectacular and I haven't been there for awhile.
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We open for our spring season on Monday, April 21!
Experience the amazing at Circus World! An incredible 64 acres showcasing the incredible history of the American Circus is yours to explore. From the world’s largest collection of restored historic circus wagons to seven National Historic Landmark structures that more than a century ago were the wintertime home to the Ringling Bros. Circus and are now filled with thousands of circus treasures, you’ll delight in this extraordinary, one-of-a-kind wonder.
Open this spring Mondays – Fridays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Book your tickets: wihist.org/3XHOFs9 ... See MoreSee Less
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Now THAT is exciting news!
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You can see all four of these historic circus wagons when Circus World opens for the spring season on Monday, April 21! ... See MoreSee Less
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The season openings are not the same without “Heavy” Harold Burdick being there. Thanks to his 45+ out of 66 season openings Circus World is what it is today. You felt like family when you saw “Heavy” on the grounds proudly showing you the details of the many wagons that he and others helped restore. I don’t know about anyone else that comes to visit yearly but I am sad that he is not there anymore and he had some pretty big shoes to match up too.
Hopefully, Feld Entertainment donates them to the museum someday. But, loaning for viewing is the next best thing. Baraboo Circus museum is a global first rate museum and treasure!