Circus World Museum
Circus World
The former winter quarters of the Ringling Bros. circus, with the world's largest collection of circus parade wagons, and in summer, daily tent circus shows with elephants and camels.
Baraboo was the birthplace of the Ringling Bros. circus, which wintered here every year from 1884 to 1918. Circus World Museum, run by the State Historical Society, preserves the original winter quarters buildings and displays more than two hundred ornate, carved circus parade wagons, along with posters, costumes, and props. In summer, there are live circus acts, clowns, and animal performances under the big tent every day, and children can ride ponies and elephants. Summer admission is about $25. It is about 20 minutes' drive from the Dells.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 09:00–18:00; indoor exhibition halls have shorter hours in winter
Nearby sights
- Devil's Lake State Park
- International Crane Foundation
- Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area
- Kalahari Resort Wisconsin Dells
- Great Wolf Lodge Wisconsin Dells
- Wilderness Resort
- Mirror Lake State Park
- Lost Canyon