Programs at The Barnum Museum

February through early July, 2013

All programs held in the People's United Bank Gallery unless otherwise indicated.
The Gallery is located at the rear of The Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street, Bridgeport, Ct 06604

Recovery in Action! Exhibition Hours: Thursday: 11 am - 3pm and Friday: 11 am - 3pm

Please note the historic Museum building is closed due to storm damage from the F1 tornado that struck Bridgeport on June 24th, 2010. Recovery in Action! is located in the People's United Bank Gallery adjacent to the historic building.

Directions are available here. Street parking is available. If you have any questions, please contact info@barnum-museum.org or call (203) 331-1104 x 100.

American Jenny Lind Competition Features 12 Sopranos

The final round of the 65th Annual Jenny Lind competition will take place on Saturday, May 18, at 1 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Arnold Bernhard Center, 126 Park Avenue, on the campus of the University of Bridgeport. ... More Information. The final round of the 65th Annual Jenny Lind competition will take place on Saturday, May 18, at 1 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Arnold Bernhard Center, 126 Park Avenue, on the campus of the University of Bridgeport. ... More Information. Please note that this event is FREE to the public! Related Article on Only in Bridgeport.

65th annual Jenny Lind Competition going strong - CT Post Article

Thursday, May 23 at The Bijou Theatre at 275 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport

BEDLAM AT THE BIJOU in Bridgeport returns this month with a double dose of terrors from the deep

Bridgeport's Bijou Theatre's unique classic horror film series is back with two reasons to stay on dry land. This month, Brian Solomon of TheVaultofHorror.net presents BEDLAM AT THE BIJOU: The Underwater Menace, a screening of two of the most beloved aquatic-themed fright flicks: It Came from Beneath the Sea and Creature from the Black Lagoon.

Kathleen Maher, Director and Curator of The Barnum Museum, will present on P.T. Barnum's whale and the Fejee mermaid at intermission. ... More Information.

Friday, July 5th

Barnum Birthday Bash, celebrating the 203rd anniversary of P. T. Barnum's birth.

Details to be announced. Please check back!

We are honored to uphold P.T. Barnum's
"instructive entertainment" philosophy
and we look forward to bringing you
new and exciting programs and exhibitions in 2011!

Please contact the Museum for Membership information
at (203)-331-1104.

"The Noblest Art is that of Making Others Happy"
P.T. Barnum, 1891

The Barnum Museum | 820 Main Street | Bridgeport, CT 06604
phone: 203-331-1104 | fax: 203-331-0079
Executive Director/Curator: Kathleen Maher