This museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of the American circus. It features a variety of artifacts, photographs, and interactive exhibits that tell the story of the circus from its beginnings in the early 1800s to its current state. Visitors can explore the history of the circus through interactive displays
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The Circus World Museum is a museum complex in Baraboo, Wisconsin, devoted to circus-related history. The museum features circus artifacts and exhibits and hosts daily live circus performances throughout the summer. It is owned by the Wisconsin Historical Society and operated by the non-profit Circus World Museum Foundation. The museum was the major participant in the Great Circus Parade held from 1963 to 2009.