International Circus Hall of Fame

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Set on the former grounds of the Wallace Circus and American Circus Corporation Winter Quarters, the Circus Hall of Fame is a memory of a forgotten time. Formerly used by the Ringling Brothers in 1929, equipment such as circus wagons, outfits, and banners were kept onsite.

Inside the five original buildings, visitors can find photographs, models, posters, and restored circus wagons on display.

Know Before You Go

Admission is purchased in the main office. The best time to visit the museum is during the Peru Circus City Festival where the restored wagons drive through town in a parade. The museum is open seasonally.