Barnum Museum Greatest Show Gala
Join us at the Barnum Museum for pre-circus fun, and off you go to the
Greatest Show On Earth® at the Total Mortgage Arena!
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
The Circus is here! The Barnum Museum invites you to the most next-level party on the planet.
The all-new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is back and it is packed with jaw-dropping acts, laugh-out-loud fun, and memory-making moments you’ll never forget.
From wide-eyed kids to “seen-it-all” grown-ups, this show has the WOW that will amaze them all.
Together, we will celebrate the enduring legacy of P.T. Barnum while supporting the Museum’s continued growth, creativity, and community impact!
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Pre-Show Festivities at the Barnum Museum
Feast on a bountiful array of delicacies and toast the return of The Greatest Show On Earth®.
Enjoy the Barnum Museum gallery filled with fascinating artifacts and see the tantalizing preview of the new Museum experience!
6:30 PM: Five-Minute Walk from Barnum Museum to Total Mortgage Arena.
7:00 PM: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® –
The Greatest Show On Earth® begins!
Buckle up for a thrilling night!
Grab your seat and enjoy the spellbinding magic of this brand-new performance of heart-stopping, pulse-pounding excitement of The Greatest Show on Earth®
~Complimentary parking at the M&T Bank Garage at 387 Water Street~
TICKETS ARE LIMITED SO RESERVE YOUR SEATS RIGHT AWAY!
Tickets are $125 per adult guest, with children under 12 at $30 per guest.
For your convenience, tickets may be purchased online ($135.23 for adults and $33.85 for children, inclusive of processing fees),
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985389719095?aff=oddtdtcreator
OR guests are welcome to reserve directly with the Museum to avoid additional charges.
To charge your reservations directly: please contact Assistant Director, John Swing
at 203-331-1104 ext. 100, or email jswing@barnum-museum.org.
Grab attention for your business while making a difference and become an Event Sponsor. Learn more by contacting Executive Director, Kathleen Maher
at 203-331-1104 ext. 100, or email kmaher@barnum-museum.org
I am unable to attend, however, please accept my tax-deductible contribution:
Checks payable to: Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Or, please use our secure QR Code
CIRCUS TICKET PICK-UP: Tickets will be waiting for you at the Barnum Museum check-in desk starting at 4:30pm the night of the event under the name that you reserved your tickets.
Please note:
The Total Mortgage Arena follows a very strict Bag Policy to ensure safety of all guests.
Only small, clutch size bags are allowed. Backpacks, fanny packs, or camera bags are prohibited.
Please visit their site for this important information: https://www.totalmortgagearena.com/plan-your-visit/bagpolicy
Important addresses for the event:
Barnum Museum: 820 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Total Mortgage Arena: 600 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
The 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.