Barnum Hall
With our Jumbo mascot prominently displayed outside, Barnum is a symbol of Tufts’ history and the university as a whole. Located in the central quad of campus, the recently renovated Barnum Hall and its adjoining Dana Laboratory promotes collaboration between campus leaders in civic engagement, sustainability, and the arts.
Location and Parking
Barnum Hall is located at 163 Packard Avenue in Medford, MA. The nearby lot off Packard Avenue is Faculty/Staff permit parking from 6:00 am-11:00 pm. Visitors can park in the Dowling Garage at 419 Boston Avenue in Medford, MA.
Hours
Barnum is usually open during the following hours, and access is restricted outside of these times. The building is closed on University Holidays and hours may vary during recesses and final exam periods.
Semester Hours
- Mon-Thurs: 8am-11pm
- Fri: 8am-8pm
- Sat: 12pm-8pm
- Sun: 12pm-11pm
Summer and Winter Break Hours
- Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm
- Sat-Sun: Closed
Events at Barnum
To host your next meeting in Barnum, please submit a room reservation through the Reserve Tufts system. Reservations cannot be made for longer than 3 hours without approval of the building manager.
If you plan to have food in any of the rooms or spaces, you are responsible for clean-up. You must remove, or make arrangements via Facilities work order for the removal of, trash and food waste upon departure - this is not the responsibility of building custodial workers. Trash cannot be left in hallways or amassed near garbage cans.
After your meeting you must erase white boards and chalk boards, as well as return furniture to its posted/designated layout. Failure to properly remove trash or reset furniture will result in a $200 fee and/or loss of space reservation privileges.
Departments and Programs
Barnum is home to a number of academic departments, programs, and laboratories.
- Departments
- Laboratories & Programs
- Biology Greenhouse
- Film & Media Studies Studios
- Institute for Democracy & Higher Education (IDHE)
- Jumpstart
- SFMA Multidisciplinary Studio
Amenities
- Auditorium located in Lower-Level 008
- Special Recycling
- Gender-Neutral & Accessible Bathrooms
- Showers
Contact Information
Address:
Barnum Hall, 163 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155
Email: barnum@tufts.edu
Building Manager: Mikayla Ranson
For general questions or to seek alternative locations for your needs, please email Academic Space Management at asm@tufts.edu.
Provided by Academic Space Management