After being hit by a tornado on June 24th, 2010, the Barnum Museum in Bridgeport has re-opened it’s doors for a one of a kind exhibit.

“Recovery in Action” chronicles what it takes to get the museum back together after this major disaster.

Executive Director and Curator Kathy Maher talks about this life changing experience...on the Channel 12 News Blog - Part 1 and Part 2.

The Barnum Museum will be opening this new exhibit on Thursdays and Fridays.

You won't believe the treasure found at The Barnum Museum!

What we treasure most is YOU...and we thank you for your outpouring of support and input as we continue to rebuild The Barnum Museum.

Thank you for helping us bring the Barnum back! You may know that The Barnum Museum has been closed since being nearly destroyed by a tornado in 2010. The massive renovation required gives us the opportunity to create the ideal museum for you.

Please take a moment and click here to take the Barnum Survey.

Your answers will help us narrow the many possible exhibit story themes and topics in order to create the kind of museum experience you would treasure. We thank you for your continued support to The Barnum Museum!

Join the Barnum Festival for an enchanting evening of music at the 64th Annual Jenny Lind Concert

Featuring the American and Swedish contest winners on one evening at The Bijou Theatre

On Thursday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m., the Barnum Festival brings Jenny Lind's American tour back to life in an unparalleled performance at The Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport CT along with the winner of the Swedish Jenny Lind competition. They will be accompanied by talented pianists.

Hailed as the Swedish Nightingale, soprano Jenny Lind was considered the most brilliant talent of her time. In 1850, P.T. Barnum orchestrated an extraordinary American tour of the acclaimed songstress, traveling to great cities from Boston to New Orleans. In 1949, a competition was started in Bridgeport to find vocal artists in both Sweden and America who were most representative of P.T. Barnum's Jenny Lind. Each year, in celebration of this magnificent history, this concert marks the only time that the two winners perform, with their talented accompanists, at the same location. ... Read more.

Please visit our Virtual Barnum Museum for Exhibits & Collection Videos!

You are Invited to the Whip, Whistle & Watch Luncheon on May 18th
Honoring the 2012 Barnum Festival Ringmaster Frank R. Carroll