Bridgeport, CT Attractions
Bridgeport (pop. 142,000) has a museum devoted to the celebrated showman and circus proprietor Phineas T. Barnum. Greenwich to the south-west, on the other hand, is an attractive holiday resort with some fine restaurants.
Barnum Museum
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.
All values are in United States Dollars
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.
Barnum Museum
820 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604-4912
United States
820 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604-4912
United States
Phone 1 (203) 331-1104
Fax 1 (203) 331-0079
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 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)
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)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 6.00 |
| Students | $ 6.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Beardsley Zoo
Beardsley Zoo is a 33 acre facility, home to a variety of animals, primarily from North and South America. There are more than 300 animals representing primarily North and South American species.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 11.00 |
| Child 11 & under | $ 9.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 9.00 |
| Group discounts | $ 7.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Facilities
Wheelchair loan or rental
City Lights Gallery
City Lights Gallery was established in 2004 to feature local, regional and emerging artists. Events include open studio workshop, lunch time art demonstrations, concerts and opening receptions.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum offers hands-on interactive art and science displays. The Challenger Learning Center deals with space missions. There is also a planetarium as well as educational programs.
All values are in United States Dollars
Discovery Museum
4450 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604-1015
United States
4450 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604-1015
United States
Phone 1 (203) 372-3521
Fax 1 (203) 374-1929
Hours
July 1 to September 7
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 8 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 8.50 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 7.00 |
| Senior | $ 7.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Facilities
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