Explore Circus World
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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Looking for a family friendly day this Memorial Day? Why not visit and interact with the timeless traditions of the circus. Spend the whole day, explore our over 60 acres, Blast Off with us under the Big Top or on the green with human cannonball Tina Miser. Step up to and into the world of the circus. Open daily through September 1, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. (photo by Kayce Dervetski). ... See MoreSee Less
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We are Sliding into the Memorial Day weekend. Looking for a family friendly option on this rainy Sunday? Well it’s high and dry under the Big Top!
Come see the tremendous talents of the cartoon poodles as well as on out of this world cast of international performers. Open daily 9-4, with two big top shows a day at 11:00am and 2:30pm. (Photo by Kayce Dervetski) ... See MoreSee Less
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Always a special day at Circus World, where we humbly say Thank You to all our veterans, active duty, reservists and their families during our Military Appreciation Day. Thank you to Sergeant Dennis Kluge for being our featured speaker, and chaplain Gerry Parchem for officiating. Our gratitude to each of you for your service and sacrifice. Our gratitude also to veteran Bill Johnsen for these photos. ... See MoreSee Less
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