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Unforgettable Museums in New Orleans. The Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum, named for successor and daughter of Count Arnaud, opened in the French Quarter restaurant on September 15, 1983. Wells reportedly reigned as queen of over twenty-two Mardi Gras balls from 1937 to 1968, more than any other women in the history of Carnival. Here at the Museum you can have a look of the lavish and luxurious gowns that was wore by Germaine Wells who reportedly reigned as queen of over twenty-two Mardi Gras balls from 1937 to 1968, more than any other woman in the History of Carnival. If you’re looking to experience a piece of Mardi Gras history that’s a little “extra,” then the Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum is definitely for you. It’s located at Arnaud’s Restaurant and is open to the public for free viewing daily, during normal restaurant hours: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly and 10 a.m. on Sundays. Although labeled a museum, this would be more properly called a gallery or, from a certain perspective: a shrine--and I mean that without the slightest degree of sarcasm. You access the Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum via the main entrance of Arnaud's, the NOLA restaurant and landmark founded by this remarkable woman. You can also experience Mardi Gras for yourself by playing dress-up for fun and the selfies in the museum’s vast costume closet. Mardi Gras Museum at Arnaud’s 813 Bienville Street. This small museum dedicated to the Carnival is located inside the sprawling grande dame of elevated Creole dining, Arnaud’s. The restaurant was founded in 1910 ARNAUD'S GERMAINE WELLS MARDI GRAS MUSEUM, 813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112, 69 Photos, Mon - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Tue - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Wed - 6:00 pm - 10: The museum brings together more than two dozen lavish Mardi Gras costumes, including 13 of Mrs. Wells’ queen costumes, one of her mother’s and one of her daughter’s, as well as four king’s costumes worn by Count Arnaud, (whose title was entirely local and honorary) and six children’s costumes. The oldest costume in the exhibit, Germaine’s Empress gown, was worn by Germaine’s Arnaud’s Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum located at 813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112 - reviews, ratings, hours, phone number, directions, and more. Search Find a Business The Arnaud's Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum is a free and colorful museum showcasing costumes, photos, and memorabilia from the annual New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration. It's located above Arnaud's Restaurant, which was founded in 1934 as a way to celebrate the French heritage of the area. Queen Bee Wells reigned as Mardi Gras king or queen for more than 22 balls spanning from 1937-1968. The Casbarians paid tribute to Germaine Wells by creating a Mardi Gras museum in her honor on the second floor of Arnaud’s Restaurant. Named the “Queen’s Collection,” the display features thirteen of Germaine’s costumes along with gowns worn by her mother and daughter, four King’s costumes worn by the Count, and six children’s New Orleans, Louisiana: Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum. A small but gaudy collection of sequined and bejeweled Mardi Gras costumes and masks worn from the 1940s into the 1960s. Open since 1983, known mostly to locals. Unforgettable Museums in New Orleans. The Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum, named for successor and daughter of Count Arnaud, opened in the French Quarter restaurant on September 15, 1983. Wells reportedly reigned as queen of over twenty-two Mardi Gras balls from 1937 to 1968, more than any other women in the history of Carnival. Arnauds Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum in the city New Orleans by the address 813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112, United States Get more information for Arnaud's Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum in New Orleans, LA. See reviews, map, get the address, and find directions. Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum: Take a stroll down Mardi Gras memory lane at this colorfully festive museum. Located above Arnaud's Restaurant, the free Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum - named for the daughter of Count Arnaud, the restaurant's originator, has about two dozen gowns and costumes along with other bits of feathered and sequined memorabilia. Wells came by the Free and open to the public, this museum features a collection of Mardi Gras Carnival court gowns, costumes and other memorabilia made in France. Come and visit the the Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum inside the Arnaud's Restaurant, open seven days a week. 813 Rue Bienville, New Orleans, LA 70112. 17 reviews and 69 photos of ARNAUD'S GERMAINE WELLS MARDI GRAS MUSEUM "Totally strange-the amazing bartender alerted us to it's existence while we sipped French 75's in the bar area. It reeked of bourgeoisie pride but was interesting when taken with a grain of salt. It's free so you may as well check it out if you're at Arnaud's." Although labeled a museum, this would be more properly called a gallery or, from a certain perspective: a shrine--and I mean that without the slightest degree of sarcasm. You access the Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum via the main entrance of Arnaud's, the NOLA restaurant and landmark founded by this remarkable woman. Fantastic experience: I loved this little display of the family’s Mardi Gras costumes. It is like a step back in time and in history. It is like a step back in time and in history. janeal kitchens 4 years ago Although labeled a museum, this would be more properly called a gallery or, from a certain perspective: a shrine--and I mean that without the slightest degree of sarcasm. You access the Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum via the main entrance of Arnaud's, the NOLA restaurant and landmark founded by this remarkable woman.
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