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Barnum Museum Description

The museum is a celebration of the life of P. T. Barnum. Located in an 1893 gothic style building, the museum features exhibits based on the themes of "Barnum the Man", "Barnum's Bridgeport" and "Showman to the World".

On display is Barnum's most famous invention, the Three Ring Circus, as well as exhibits on General Tom Thumb and Jenny Lind. Changing exhibits are also presented.

The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hobbies & Activities category: Historical museum; National Register of Buildings

Address

Barnum Museum
820 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604-4912
United States

Map Barnum Museum

Phone 1 (203) 331-1104
Fax 1 (203) 331-0079

http://www.barnum-museum.org

Hours



Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	12:00
Closed		16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30

Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1) Memorial Day - USA (Last Monday, May) American Independance Day (July 4) Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September) Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November) Christmas - Christian (December 25)