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Circus World Museum
Baraboo, Wisconsin

History

Circus World Museum collects, preserves and interprets archival material and artifacts relating to the history of the American circus. In addition to the circus museum, it maintains and operates a circus library and research center. Through its exhibits and educational outreach programs, Circus World Museum strives to encourage an appreciation of the historic role of the circus in American life, including the presentation of live circus performances during the summer season. The summer season includes a full range of family entertainment including stage shows, circus music demonstrations, train loading demonstrations, clown acts, animal and carousel rides, and educational animal training demonstrations. During the fall and winter seasons, exhibit facilities are open for self-guided tours.

Sauk County Historical Society
Baraboo, Wisconsin

Historical Society

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Oregon Museum Association 2024 Conference

September 8, 2024 - September 10, 2025

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February 18 - 22, 2025

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