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Madison, Wisconsin, is the only capital city located on an isthmus.

State Capitol rotunda, Madison
 
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Located on the original winter quarters of the Ringling Bros. Circus, Circus World presents its annual performance season each summer, featuring a classic American circus performance, magic shows, KidsWorld Circus and much, much more. The historic site also includes: the Irvin Feld Exhibit Hall, featuring a variety of circus history exhibits; the W.W. Deppe Wagon Pavilion, housing the world's largest collection of circus wagons; the C.P. Fox Wagon Restoration Center; and the buildings of historic Ringlingville, a National Historical Landmark. The indoor facilities are open year round. Circus World's Robert L. Parkinson Library and Research Center is the world's largest and foremost facility for documenting and researching circus history (open year-round by appointment).


Address

550 Water Street
Baraboo, WI 53913


Contact Information

Voice: 608-356-8341
Email: ringmaster@circusworldmuseum.com

Amenities and Services All Interests
On Water
Directions from Nearest Town/Intersection

Take Hwy 12 or Interstate 39/90/94 (use Lake Delton/Hwy 12 exit #92 or Portage/Hwy 33 exit #106). Signs lead to Circus World in Baraboo.

Disabled Access
Hours of Operation

Closed during the off-season (the Robert L. Parkinson Library and Research Center is open year-round by appointment). Performance season dates and hours for 2010: open daily 9am-6pm May 22 through Aug 29. During the performance season, six larger buildings are open, including the Irvin Feld Exhibit Hall and Visitor Center, the Ringling Bros. Ring Barn, the W.W. Deppe Wagon Pavilion, the C.P. Fox Wagon Restoration Center, the 1899 Animal House and the 1899 Elephant House.


History & Heritage
Re-enactments
Type
Transportation Heritage / Wisconsin History

Museums & Galleries
Type
Other

Shopping
Type
Specialty Shops