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Children Explore Mummies

at The Barnum Museum

President’s week program

focusing on Pa-Ib -

the 4,000 year old Egyptian Mummy

During President’s week school vacation, the Barnum Museum will host a unique, fun and education program during which elementary school children will learn about Pa-Ib, the museum’s 4,000 year old Egyptian mummy given to the museum in the 1890s by P.T. Barnum’s wife, Nancy.

The same program will be offered on two days, Tuesday, February 16th and Thursday, February 18th starting at 2:00 PM. In addition to learning the story of Pa-Ib, including her recent trip to Quinnipiac University for high tech X-ray scans, children will be able to explore ancient Egyptian games, sports and culture. At the conclusion of the program, each child will create their own version of the Egyptian board game, Senet, which they will take home to enjoy.

All creative materials will be supplied for the craft and the program is free with general admission. Please note that during February the museum is offering $2 Tuesdays so the program held on Tuesday, February 16th will offer reduced admission. *Restrictions may apply.

This is a drop off program, and while reservations are not required, they are requested. R.S.V.P. to (203) 331-1104 ext. 102 Jaime Knoedler or jknoedler@barnum-museum.org.

What: The Mummy’s Home – Children Explore Egyptian mummies, games, sports and culture

When: Tuesday, February 16th and Thursday, February 18th at 2:00 PM

Where: The Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street, Bridgeport CT

Cost: Both programs are Free with General Museum Admission.
Tuesday everyone gets in for $2, *excluding groups, as part of the winter $2 Tuesdays promotion.

Regular Admission:
Adults $8, seniors and college students $6,
children 4-17 $5 and children under 4 free.

For information call (203) 331-1104 or visit www.barnum-museum.org

These events are made possible in part by the Fairfield County Community Foundation.

Celebrating the 200th birthday of Phineas Taylor Barnum, born July 5, 1810 in Bethel CT, during 2010 The Barnum Museum will chronicle the life and times of this extraordinary showman and the history of Bridgeport where Barnum served as Mayor. For a complete listing of anniversary year events celebrating this amazing – and sometimes outrageous – showman, civic leader and politician, visit www.barnum-museum.org. The original museum building, owned by the City of Bridgeport is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

For more information about events at the Barnum Museum, contact (203) 331-1104, ext. 100 or visit www.barnum-museum.org.

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