Circus World Museum
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The Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin, is a significant institution dedicated to preserving circus history. It occupies 50 acres and showcases over 200 circus wagons and related artifacts. Baraboo itself has a deep connection to the circus, being the original home of the Ringling brothers and the birthplace of their famous circus in 1884. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, a prominent name in American entertainment, has roots tracing back to Wisconsin. The museum not only displays historical items but also hosts live circus performances and parades during the summer.123
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The city’s Circus World Museum, owned by the state historical society and occupying 50 acres (20 hectares), displays more than 200 circus wagons and other relics; in the summer it holds circus parades and live circus performances under the big top. Baraboo was also the home of…
Read MoreThe city’s Circus World Museum, owned by the state historical society and occupying 50 acres (20 hectares), displays more than 200 circus wagons and other relics; in the summer it holds circus parades and live circus performances under the big top. Baraboo was also the home of…
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circusAssociations and museumsAt Baraboo, Wisconsin, the extensive Circus World Museum, including a Circus Library and Research Center, is operated by the State Historical Society. Each July a train of authentic circus railroad cars transports more than 80 restored circus parade wagons from Baraboo to Milwaukee, where they are joined by hundreds of…
Read MoreAt Baraboo, Wisconsin, the extensive Circus World Museum, including a Circus Library and Research Center, is operated by the State Historical Society. Each July a train of authentic circus railroad cars transports more than 80 restored circus parade wagons from Baraboo to Milwaukee, where they are joined by hundreds of…
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