In August 2023, the Barnum Museum Received National Historic Landmark Designation from the National Park Service!

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS …

The Barnum Museum remains closed as we ready the site and begin major construction of the historic exterior.  We apologize for this inconvenience, but a new, immersive, 21st century Barnum Museum is on the horizon. … Read More!

 

 

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P.T. BARNUM

“The noblest art is that of making others happy.”

“Whatever you do, do it with all your might.”

“Without promotion something terrible happens…nothing!”

OUR MISSION

The Barnum Museum fulfills P.T. Barnum’s own mission: to inspire curiosity, creativity and confidence through instructive entertainment.

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