International Circus Hall of Fame – Peru, Indiana - Atlas Obscura
Places near me Random place

International Circus Hall of Fame

Peru, Indiana

Artifacts from the golden days of the circus reside in a small Indiana town. 

View all photos
International Circus Hall of Fame
International Circus Hall of Fame
14
82
Top Places in Peru
The Porters' house, now an inn.
Cole Porter's Birthplace
Peru, Indiana
Seven Pillars of the Mississinewa
Peru, Indiana
 See All
This entry is a stub
Help improve Atlas Obscura by expanding International Circus Hall of Fame with additional information or photos.

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. 

circus history & culture museums
Community Contributors
midwesterntravels
Added by
midwesterntravels
Published
March 20, 2024
Edit this listing
Make an Edit Add Photos
Nearby
Seven Pillars of the Mississinewa
2.36 miles
Cole Porter's Birthplace
2.43 miles
Modoc's Market
10.73 miles
Want to see fewer ads? Become a Member.
Near This Place
Seven Pillars
Peru, Indiana

Seven Pillars of the Mississinewa

A set of tall pillars and alcove-like rooms that are significant to the Miami people of Indiana.
The Porters' house, now an inn.
Peru, Indiana

Cole Porter's Birthplace

The humble Hoosier roots of a famed Broadway composer.
Modoc's Market
Wabash, Indiana

Modoc's Market

This shop is named for a runaway elephant who smashed through its doors, stole some peanuts, and spent five days on the lam.
From the top of Hanging Rock looking NorthWest
Lagro, Indiana

Hanging Rock National Natural Landmark

This rock formation above the Wabash River is part of an ancient coral reef.
Related Places
New Delhi, India

Heritage Charkha Museum

A tiny museum dedicated to the charkha, a traditional spinning wheel that became a symbol of national resistance during Gandhi's freedom movements.
Bangor, Maine

Maine Troop Greeters Museum

Inside the Bangor International Airport is a collection of military challenge coins.
Mdina, Malta

Mdina Dungeons Museum

See Malta’s history through the recreation of scenes of torture using life-sized mannequins in a former medieval dungeon.
London, England

London Scottish House

This unassuming brick building contains the last purpose-built drill hall in the United Kingdom.
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

From Around the Web