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Barnum Museum, Bridgeport, CT

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Barnum Museum

A Bridgeport museum focused on P.T. Barnum and local history, currently closed while its building is restored.

820 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604 · Bridgeport, CT

About Barnum Museum

The museum holds a large collection tied to showman P.T. Barnum and to the story of Bridgeport. It occupies a building that Barnum helped fund, which originally housed a science and history institute. Storms damaged the site in recent years, and staff have spent considerable effort repairing the historic structure and its holdings. Organizers are planning a modernized visitor experience and expect to reopen around 2030. Until then, visitors can follow the project through the museum's website, which also lists its events, exhibits, and ways to support the restoration.

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