The Lost Museum

The Lost Museum

Barnum, P. T. -- (Phineas Taylor), -- 1810-1891. Barnum's American Museum -- History. Museums -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.

In 1841, Barnum's American Museum opened its doors and became the "most visited place in America" for more than twenty-five years. This Web site invites visitors to learn about the collection of exhibitions housed inside that focused on science and knowledge. In addition, read about the tragic events that took place when in 1865 it was destroyed in one of the most spectacular fires in New York's history.

American Social History Productions, Inc.

2000

CCD LOST

2003.500.3806