Circus World Open Year Round

Circus World has concluded its 2007 performance season, but America's circus museum is still open year round for circus fans seeking a glimpse into the long and storied past of the American circus. The museum's massive collections are a treasure trove of American circus history. Off-season offerings include daily, self-guided tours of the Irvin Feld Exhibit Hall and Visitor Center, W.W. Deppe Wagon Pavilion and C.P. Fox Wagon Restoration Center. The buildings house exhibits that include the world's largest collection of one-of-a-kind antique circus wagons, rare circus posters and graphics, and displays that tell the story of the Ringling brothers and the circus that made them famous.

Most of the buildings that comprise historic Ringlingville, the National Historic Landmark where the Ringlings housed their circus from 1884 until 1918, are also open for self-guided tours. And the museum store offers a fine selection of circus-themed novelties, apparel, books, posters and other unique items for the circus fans on your gift list.

Circus World is currently planning its 2008 performance season. For a glimpse at some of the kinds of circus fun and frolic Circus World offers during its annual summer season, browse the 2007 performance season links at the right. And check back here soon when we announce the 2008 performance season attractions.