Barnum Museum
museum, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
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Barnum Museum in Bridgeport
Barnum Museum, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
The Barnum Museum is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and is named after the famous American showman P.T. Barnum. Barnum was known for his sensational publicity and for popularizing amusements like the public museum, musical concerts, and the three-ring circus. He partnered with James A. Bailey to create "The Greatest Show on Earth". The museum itself exhibits colorful circus memorabilia. Barnum, who was born in Connecticut and died in Bridgeport, also served as the mayor of Bridgeport.123
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