The Barnum Museum

Category: Museum

Address: 820 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA

Phone: +12033311104

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 11AM–3PM

Friday: 11AM–3PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Aurora Jelly Criss Ramones

Mar 14, 2022

The town care so little for their own history that they didn't care to protect their own personal history. P.T. Barnum exhibit can hit in a one room. This is a stone building the tornado was incapable of ripping it apart but they blame a tornado for loses instead of what it was improper care and no protection.

Owen Romero

Nov 28, 2021

Good to know history , The greatest show man !!!;

Lily Baltzly

Oct 13, 2020

I haven't been there but, I love the movie, The Greatest Shownman and the book, Who was P.T Barnum. I just know we are gonna go there one day!!! I've watched the movie MILLIONS OF TIMES, I just love it.

James Raynor

Aug 19, 2020

Fun to visit and take shots of the exterior but ever since a storm many, many years ago, it has yet to reopen. I wonder if there will ever be a day that it does. Very sad.

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Questions & Answers

Hi. Is there a entry charge per person?

Daniel Perez | Sep 26, 2020
Cary Adkins | Sep 26, 2020

No charge to get in. They do appreciate a donation though 😉

Is this a temporary closure for the "winter" or will it be reopened in the summer? We're planning a circular vacation w/3 gkids including the Erie Canal, Niagra Falls & sites in Pennsylvania. I saw this on TV & think it's a doable distance.

Debbie Heck, MD (DrNickels on Twitter) | Apr 29, 2022
The Barnum Museum | Apr 29, 2022

Good Morning Dr. Heck, thank you so much for reaching out to the Barnum! What a fascinating trip you are planning. The Museum is about to begin a huge exterior historic restoration in June. This project has been in its architectural drawing and design phase for over a year, and we're finally able to start construction this summer. As exciting it is to finally have this work beginning, I'm always sorry to say that the Museum will not be fully open until all disaster recovery work is complete. We have been dedicated to our YouTube channel to remain connected to our audiences: https://www.youtube.com/c/BarnumMuseum/videos FYI - The Barnum is actually a good 2-3 hours through NY/NJ traffic from Penn. There are absolutely amazing places to stop in between, and there are wonderful places in Connecticut to visit - Mark Twain House/Harriet Beecher Stowe site, Gillet Castle, and Mystic Seaport. A wonderful and safe upcoming holiday to you! My thanks again, Kathy

what are the hrs.

Richard Demaio | Sep 27, 2019
Bruce Rlchardson | Sep 27, 2019

11 to 3 Thursday thru Saturday

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Is the parking free as well?

Gary Kelkis | Sep 27, 2019
Lexandra J | Sep 27, 2019

Metered parking

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what are the must sees here

Jillian Rodriguez | Sep 27, 2019
Valerie Lucas | Sep 27, 2019

Basically everything. The museum is not crazy big. It's quite quant

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Will it open again?

Alee Paterson | Sep 27, 2018
jennifer paturzo | Sep 27, 2018

Yes. They are working on an interactive museum.

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What is admission charge

Edgardo Rivas | Sep 27, 2018
Lexandra J | Sep 27, 2018

Free.

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Did barnum museum close?

Tanekia Carson | Sep 27, 2018
Karyl Ann | Sep 27, 2018

They had to open across the street temporarily. Its ok but it's very small so if your coming from a far distance, and just to go there, its not worth it.

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Why is P T BARHAM MUSUEM closed?

Pat Garrison | Sep 27, 2018
Lexandra J | Sep 27, 2018

The historical building is closed due to storm damage that happened in 2010. The People's Bank Gallery behind it is open to the public on Thursdays and Fridays from 11am to 3pm for those who would like a tour and to see the collection that is on display.

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