The Circus Museum

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Sarasota, Florida
9,000 sq ft
Designer: West Office Exhibition Design

The new exhibits in the Circus Museum invite visitors to explore the common ties that link all circuses past and present—the heart and soul of the circus: its performers, their costumes, and their colorful personalities. Visitors of all ages can experience the magic of the center ring, and discover the history of different acts and their contributions to the exhilarating drama and spectacle of a day at the circus.
Explus
44156 Mercure Circle
Sterling, VA 20166

E-mail:  [email protected]
Phone: 703.260.0780
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