The circus is coming! Visit the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library in Guthrie to see its latest exhibit about the history of the circus. The When the Circus Comes to Town exhibit will be on display beginning on Friday, October 10.

Oklahoma has a long, rich history with the circus, its variety of performers, and curious side shows. Circuses often traveled through Indian Territory. Did you know that within months of the opening of the Unassigned Lands, a circus visited Guthrie on its summer tour around the country?

Often referred to as “The Greatest Show on Earth,” the circus is considered one of the most successful and profitable forms of entertainment in US history. Explore the exhibit that showcases how Oklahoma has uniquely influenced circus history and how the “big top” left its mark on the state.

The exhibit will be on display through October 2026.