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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Day 2 of Circus Week Live - the audio will start once the show starts. ... See MoreSee Less
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The cartoon poodles are getting ready for this Saturday's parade, are you? These super talented, and mighty cute, center ring stars await your visit to Circus World. (Photos by Bill Johnsen and Kayce Dervetski)
Big Top parade steps off at 11:00am on Saturday, with two parking shuttle bus locations to the parade route at Slumberland and Circus World's large parking lot on Water Street. ... See MoreSee Less
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Radio show Day #1 ... See MoreSee Less
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