The International Independent Showmen's Museum in Riverview, FL is a one-of-a-kind museum that showcases the rich history of outdoor show business, including carnival, circus, and sideshow attractions. With over 54,000 square feet of fun and memories, the museum houses an impressive collection of artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia from traveling shows in America spanning over a century. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the colorful world of carnival and circus midways of the past.
From the first circus in America in 1793 to the advent of motorized truck shows in the 20th century, the museum chronicles the evolution of traveling shows that brought thrilling entertainment to communities across the nation. It preserves the nostalgia and excitement of a bygone era, where the traveling carnival, wild west show, or tented circus provided the only form of entertainment for many Americans. The Showmen's Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and magic of outdoor show business.
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