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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!”

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
Circus World

It was all smiles on our opening day, from guests to staff alike. It is our privilege and honor to welcome children of all ages to connect to the timeless traditions of the circus. Plan your visit today to put some circus in your heart and a smile on your face. Photos courtesy of Bill Johnsen and Kayce Dervetski.

Purchase your tickets in advance here: buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/514/calendar?eventId=621f981ed751820835ea2d4c&cart
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It was all smiles on our opening day, from guests to staff alike. It is our privilege and honor to welcome children of all ages to connect to the timeless traditions of the circus. Plan your visit today to put some circus in your heart and a smile on your face. Photos courtesy of Bill Johnsen and Kayce Dervetski.

Purchase your tickets in advance here: https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/514/calendar?eventId=621f981ed751820835ea2d4c&cartImage attachmentImage attachment

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Have a great day!

6 days ago
Circus World

Happy first day of Spring, Happy Spring Break to many and Happy opening day to us! Today we open for our 64th operational season. Join us weekdays from 10:00am through 4:00pm to explore the timeless traditions and vibrant legacy of the American circus. Your admission includes seven massive buildings filled with fascinating exhibits about America’s most popular form of entertainment. Our live performance season begins Friday May 19th with "Go West" under the Big Top. (photo courtesy of Bill Johnsen)

Purchase your tickets in advance here (link in our bio on Instagram): buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/514/calendar?eventId=621f981ed751820835ea2d4c&cart
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Happy first day of Spring, Happy Spring Break to many and Happy opening day to us! Today we open for our 64th operational season. Join us weekdays from 10:00am through 4:00pm to explore the timeless traditions and vibrant legacy of the American circus. Your admission includes seven massive buildings filled with fascinating exhibits about America’s most popular form of entertainment.  Our live performance season begins Friday May 19th with Go West under the Big Top. (photo courtesy of Bill Johnsen)

Purchase your tickets in advance here (link in our bio on Instagram): https://buy.acmeticketing.com/orders/514/calendar?eventId=621f981ed751820835ea2d4c&cart

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Will see your on the 19 th….looking forward to it!

Now every day can literally be a Circus Day. Don't have to just deal with that figurative stuff...

A sure sign of spring!!

Happy Picture

Circus days !

Siobhan Rung

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