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BECOME A MEMBER OF THE BARNUM MUSEUM!

Conceived and constructed by P.T. Barnum, The Barnum Museum has proudly served Bridgeport and Connecticut since 1893. Standing prominently on Main Street, the ornate, exotic architecture defines Bridgeport's cultural heritage and distinguishes the city's uniqueness, a symbol of achievement and creativity, an instrument of learning and a bridge from the past to the future.

Museum Membership is an excellent way to support the Museum and enjoy a variety of Members' Only Benefits! The Barnum Museum offers a number of membership packages so that you can choose the one that's best for you!

* Membership is tax-deductible after the first $25

Membership Plans & Benefits:



Individual: $35


Family: $60


Sustaining: $150

*This membership level is available in two different packages tailored to individuals and families respectively.

Individual Plus

Family Plus



Jumbo: $500



Barnum's Circle of Friends: $1000

  • Free admission for two adults and up to four minors for one year from date of enrollment
  • 10% discount in the gift shop
  • Barnum Museum souvenir
  • Family four pack of tickets to the Barnum Birthday Bash
  • 10% discount for family programs
  • Free admission for the card holder to monthly Treasures of the Collection presentation
  • Four annual guest passes for friends or family
  • Enrollment in the Fairfield/Westchester Museum Alliance*
  • Enrollment in North American Museum Reciprocity (NARM) program
  • Free Parking
  • A 4-pack of tickets to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus in CT
  • Annual Tour for up to ten people led by senior staff of The Barnum Museum
  • Two free passes to the Beardsley Zoo
  • Two free tickets to the Downtown Cabaret Theatre.

$5.00 discounts on membership is available at the Individual and Family levels for Students, Teachers and Seniors with valid ID.

Donations to the Annual Fund

Donations to Annual Fund (in lieu of membership) support educational programs and special projects. Make a contribution by sending a check to The Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604 or via PayPal by clicking on the Donate button below:

For more information, please contact Debbie Saviello, Office Manager, at 203-331-1104 ext 100 or DSaviello@barnum-museum.org.

* Fairfield/Westchester Museum Alliance

Eight museums in Westchester and Fairfield counties have formed an alliance which will benefit museum enthusiasts throughout the region. The Fairfield/Westchester Museum Alliance offer free admission and a 10% store discount to members of all participating institutions - and for non-member visitors, a same-day free pass to all museums, when paying admission at any one of the eight institutions. Members should present their membership cards for the free admission. The Fairfield/Westchester Museum Alliance's new admission policy comes at no additional cost to members, offering convenience and symbiotic arts enjoyment to all.

The participating organizations are:

 

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


Celebrating the 200th birthday of Phineas Taylor Barnum, born July 5, 1810 in Bethel CT, during 2010 The Barnum Museum will chronicle the life and times of this extraordinary showman and the history of Bridgeport where Barnum served as Mayor. For a complete listing of anniversary year events celebrating this amazing - and sometimes outrageous - showman, civic leader and politician, visit our Calendar page. The original museum building, owned by the City of Bridgeport is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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