Thank you for your kind donation to the Barnum Museum!

Here are some ways you can give to sustain the Barnum Museum as a bridge from the past to the future:

Thank you for your kind donation to the Barnum Museum!  We are truly grateful! Every contribution, regardless of its size, plays a crucial role in helping us achieve our objectives. Thank you for believing in our mission and for being an integral part of our community.

Kathleen Maher,
Executive Director

“The Noblest Art is that of Making Others Happy” P.T. Barnum, 1886

Barnum Museum is a charitable organization pursuant to section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Service.  Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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Donate Online:

Donate by Credit Card:

If you would like to donate offline by credit card, please call (203) 331-1104 x 100. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

Donate Checks and Money Orders:

Please mail checks and money orders, payable to The Barnum Museum, to:
The Barnum Museum
820 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604

Donate Cash:

Please do not mail cash. If you’d like to make a cash donation, please visit us during our public hours.

Corporate Sponsorship

Your organization can make a tax-deductible contribution and receive valuable benefits for your employees, customers and other partners. All corporate members receive:

Complimentary passes to the Barnum, Invitations to exclusive exhibit receptions; concierge service and private viewings for special attractions, Recognition on corporate support plaques and the Museum’s website, and Recognition in Museum newsletters and publications.