Before the Big Top: A Benefit Gala Reception for the Barnum Museum

Before the Big Top: A Benefit Gala Reception for the Barnum Museum

The Barnum MuseumBridgeport, CT
Thursday, April 16  •  5 PM - 6:30 PM
Overview

An exclusive evening celebrating those who preserve the magic of curiosity, culminating in a private prelude to the legendary Ringling Bros.

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.


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!


Your participation in this special evening helps advance the Barnum Museum’s ongoing restoration and exciting vision for the future. Together, we celebrate the enduring legacy of P.T. Barnum while supporting the Museum’s continued growth, creativity, and community impact!


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),

· OR guests are welcome to reserve directly with the Museum at 203-331-1104 ext. 100 to avoid additional charges.


Tickets include:

5pm – 6:30pm: 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!

6:30pm: Five-minute Walk from Barnum Museum to the Total Mortgage Arena.

7pm: 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~

Grab attention for your business while making a difference. Become an Event Sponsor.

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/bagpolicyLearn more by contacting Executive Director, Kathleen Maher at 203-331-1104 ext. 100, or email kmaher@barnum-museum.org


An exclusive evening celebrating those who preserve the magic of curiosity, culminating in a private prelude to the legendary Ringling Bros.

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.


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!


Your participation in this special evening helps advance the Barnum Museum’s ongoing restoration and exciting vision for the future. Together, we celebrate the enduring legacy of P.T. Barnum while supporting the Museum’s continued growth, creativity, and community impact!


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),

· OR guests are welcome to reserve directly with the Museum at 203-331-1104 ext. 100 to avoid additional charges.


Tickets include:

5pm – 6:30pm: 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!

6:30pm: Five-minute Walk from Barnum Museum to the Total Mortgage Arena.

7pm: 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~

Grab attention for your business while making a difference. Become an Event Sponsor.

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/bagpolicyLearn more by contacting Executive Director, Kathleen Maher at 203-331-1104 ext. 100, or email kmaher@barnum-museum.org


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Highlights

  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • In person

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

The Barnum Museum

820 Main St

Bridgeport, CT 06604

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