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International Circus Hall of Fame, Peru, IN

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International Circus Hall of Fame

Indiana museum of circus artifacts, costumes, posters, and vintage wagons, housed in former circus winter quarters buildings.

3076 E. Circus Lane, Peru, IN 46970 · Peru, IN

About International Circus Hall of Fame

The International Circus Hall of Fame is a museum in Peru, Indiana, displaying circus artifacts, costumes, posters, heralds, photographs, films, route cards, and numerous old circus wagons. The collection sits inside five original winter quarters buildings that the American Circus Corporation constructed in 1922, all designated National Historic Landmarks. The site also houses the Circus Model Builder's Museum and Hall of Fame, which shows model circus works built at varying scales. The property has camping with electricity or primitive sites along the Mississinewa River, where boating, swimming, and fishing are possible. Visitors should confirm current opening status before traveling, since the homepage notes closures and wagon shed damage.

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