IF YOU GO

The International Independent Showmen's Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays at 6938 Riverview Dr., Riverview. 813-6773590; internationalindependentshowmensmuseum.org.

The Ringling Museum and Ca d'Zan, the winter headquarters of the circus, is one hour south of Gibtown, in Sarasota. 5401 Bay Shore Rd., 941-359-5700; ringling.org.