| Barnum Museum |
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820 Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06604 Information: (203) 331-1104 |
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Description
P.T. Barnum founder of "The Greatest Show on Earth" Only one museum depicts Barnum's life and the enormous influence he had on 19th century America..The Barnum Museum. Exhibits devoted to such Barnum show business legends as General Tom Thumb and Jenny Lind, the "Swedish Nightingale". Tour a complete scale model of Barnum's best-known creation, "The Three-Ring Circus". See memorabilia from his two great American Museums in New York City, and view state-of-the-art videos on Barnum's life and times. Colorful exhibits relate to Victorian-era Bridgeport, including historic period rooms. Changing exhibitions are presented in a new wing. Experience the Barnum Museum. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday l0am to 4:30 pm. Sunday: Noon to 4:30pm. Closed most national holidays. Adults $5.00: senior citizens and students $4.00: Children $3.00:Children under 4 free. Exit 27 off Interstate 95. Or Route 8-25 south off the Merritt Parkway to Exit 3.
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