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Community Engagement Message from the Executive Director
In Honor of Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Citizens of France
In Honor of Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Citizens of France
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Barnum, Jumbo & Dumbo!
We are eagerly awaiting the March 29, 2019 release of Disney’s DUMBO motion picture and excited that another Hollywood blockbuster has a P.T. Barnum connection!
$50,000 Grant received from Avangrid Foundation
Barnum Museum Receives a $50,000 Grant from Avangrid Foundation
Primary Purpose is to Illuminate the Exterior of the Historic And Dynamic Structure
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The Greatest Digitization Project on Earth
The Barnum Museum is delighted to be a must-see destination for researchers from around the world, drawn by the remarkable story of P.T. Barnum’s life and contributions to American culture.
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P.T. Barnum: Fiction vs. Fact!
Have you wondered what about The Greatest Showman movie portrayal of P.T. Barnum was honest-to-goodness real, and what was good old-fashioned Barnum humbug?
Director’s Update: State Bonding!
I am writing with an off-cycle update because there is some wonderful news to share: acting on a request from the Bridgeport legislative delegation, last week the Connecticut State Bond Commission approved a $6.9 million grant-in-aid for the Barnum Museum.
From the Director: Summer 2018
From the Director’s Desk: Celebrating Barnum at the heart of Connecticut!