Peru is the site of a former Miami Indian village. It is best known as the home base of traveling circuses including the Hagenback-Wallace circus, who wintered in the area during the 1800s.
The Circus City Festival Museum is located in the Circus City Center in Peru. Inside the museum visitors will find a wide range of interesting displays that include costumes, photos, and miniatures. During "circus week" the Circus City Festival Museum puts on a special display of circus wagons.
Address: Circus City Festival Inc., 154 North Broadway, Peru, IN , United States
Phone: 1 (765) 472-3918, Fax: 1 (765) 472-2826
Hours:
April 1 to September 30: 9am-5pm; Closed: Sun, Sat
The Grissom Air Museum is located in Peru and is a must see for airplane aficionados. The Grissom Air Museum features numerous vintage aircraft and for those wanting a good view, there is an observation tower. The museum also provides an insight into the life and times of General William Kepner and an overview of the Grissom Air Force Base. The Grissom Air Museum is located on Grissom Air Force Base so bring appropriate personal identification.
Address: Grissom Air Museum, 1000 Hoosier Boulevard, Peru, IN 46970-3647, United States
Phone: 1 (765) 689-8011, Fax: 1 (765) 688-2956
Hours:
March 1 to May 31: 10am-4pm; Sun:12pm-4pm; Closed: Mon
June 1 to August 31: 10am-4pm; Sun:12pm-4pm; Closed: Mon
September 1 to December 15: 10am-4pm; Sun:12pm-4pm; Closed: Mon, Mon
The International Circus Hall of Fame is located in Peru. This unique attraction highlights the stars and historical figures of the circus industry. The International Circus Hall of Fame also has performances by circus figures under the Big Top.
The Miami County Museum is located in the small town of Peru. Here visitors will find interesting displays featuring pioneer living, circus history, Native American history, and a special section on Cole Porter. Of special note is Cole Porter's Cadillac, which has been lovingly preserved over the years.
Address: Miami County Museum, 51 North Broadway, Peru, IN 46970-2237, United States
Phone: 1 (765) 473-9183, Fax: 1 (765) 476-3880
Hours:
9am-5pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), American Independance Day (July 4), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)