The Barnum Museum
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Absolutely wonderful. It is a guided tour through P.T. Barnum's life. Amazing original items and rich history. The actual museum is still under construction, but the woman who gave the tour made us feel like we weren't missing out. She was hilarious and very knowledgable. Not the best place to bring little ones that are easily bored or distracted, although there is a lovely coloring and play area for children if you need it! Can't wait to come back!!
Kalia DuncanKalia Duncan
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A lesser-known jewel of Bridgeport, CT; yet, a must-see location. Only open 11-3 on Thursday & Friday. A sweet & knowledgeable Marion, the docent, will give you a first-class tour of the exhibits. Unfortunately, the main building suffered storm damage during their 200-year anniversary of P.T. Barnum's birthday in 2010. Yet, this is a quality museum featuring an important person of local CT history.
M. ShowersM. Showers
30
If I could give more stars I would! What an amazing place with wonderful people! Closed for renovations but were just so very sweet to our daughter for her birthday! Adrienne, you are a beautifully kind soul and so appreciated!! We cannot wait until this museum opens and we will be there when it does!!! Thank you
Kimberly WhiteKimberly White
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We read the museum would be accepting visitors from 11 - 3 on certain days and decided to drop by. We are so glad that we did! An excellent and entertaining source of Bridgeport lore. Ms O' Keefe was an awesome tour guide. A++
haziihalohaziihalo
30
This main exhibit is closed due to tornado damage (Jan 2020) and it's being refitted They have a small exhibit to the rear of the building currently free of charge to enter. Worth a quick visit if you are close to the area.
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Nearby Attractions Of The Barnum Museum
Bass Pro Shops
Steelpointe Harbor
Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Bob’s Discount Furniture and Mattress Store
Downtown Cabaret Theatre
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City Sound Electronics
St Augustine Cathedral Parish
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Address
820 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
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Phone
(203) 331-1104
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Website
barnum-museum.org
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Overview
4.3
(81 reviews)
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cultural
family friendly
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Description
The Barnum Museum is a museum at 820 Main Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. It has an extensive collection related to P. T. Barnum and the history of Bridgeport, and is housed in a historic building on the National Register of Historic Places.
attractions: Bass Pro Shops, Steelpointe Harbor, Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, Bob’s Discount Furniture and Mattress Store, Downtown Cabaret Theatre, McLevy Green, Arcade Mall, Park Ave Supermarket, City Sound Electronics, St Augustine Cathedral Parish, restaurants: El Coquito, Ralph 'n' Rich's, Boca Oyster Bar, Arthur's Famous Pizza, The Stress Factory comedy club, Bridgeport, Brewport Brewing Co, Thelma’s Soul Food Restaurant & Bar, Five Star Pizza House & Restaurant, El Pueblito Restaurant, Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill
