Biloxi, MS 39530 (228)-314-4747 museum@coastalmardigras.com. Holiday Closings: New Year’s Eve, Mardi Gras Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Hours: Monday - Friday: 10am-4pm Saturday by appointment Tours available by appointment Adults: $8 Seniors (Over 60) / Military with ID: $7 BACK TO MUSEUMS Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum The Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum is located at 792-A Howard Ave. in historic downtown Biloxi. Step into the irresistible, glamorous story of Mardi Gras as it is celebrated along the Mississippi Coast. The museum features dazzling costumes; exhibits of Carnival mementos, including glass beads, doubloons, krewe [] We visited Biloxi last week and were so glad we went to this museum. It opened our eyes about Mardi Gras. We learned so much about the Kings and Queens, viewed multiple costumes, and just over all learned more about what it means. I definitely recommend checking this museum out if you want to learn more about Mardi Gras in the Biloxi area. The Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum highlights the 300+ year history of the celebration of Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast focusing on the royalty, krewes, and the people who have made Mardi Gras a magical time of year. On display are costumes, photographs and memorabilia of carnival celebrations along the coast. Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Click on the links below to learn about the wide variety of museums and historical places the City of Biloxi has to offer. Beauvoir; Biloxi Lighthouse; Biloxi Visitors Center; Biloxi Fire Museum; Bond-Grant House; Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum ; Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum; Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art; Pleasant Reed House This museum house is authentic outfits from multiple years of Mardi Gras celebrations, as well as other Mardi Gras paraphernalia. There is also a 30 minute Educational video which I unfortunately ran out of time to see as I had it to go order waiting to pick up. Tammy Smith gave me the nicest tour while visiting. Biloxi, MS 39530 (228)-314-4747 museum@coastalmardigras.com. Holiday Closings: New Year’s Eve, Mardi Gras Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Hours: Monday - Friday: 10am-4pm Saturday by appointment Tours available by appointment Adults: $8 Seniors (Over 60) / Military with ID: $7 The following overview lists the admission prices and various discounts and discount codes for a visit to Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum in Biloxi. All prices are displayed per age group or reduced rate group. The Mardi Gras Museum, which is operated by the City of Biloxi, traces the 300-year history of local Carnival through displays of actual costumes, vintage photographs and other memorabilia. The museum’s regular hours are Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular admission is $2 for adults or $1 for seniors and students, with As you revel in the festivities, make sure you are sporting the look as well! Stop by the Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd., and purchase a Mardi Gras shirt! The colorful long-sleeve shirt celebrating Biloxi and Mardi Gras with the lighthouse decked out in purple, green, and gold is available for $35 each, while supplies last. The City of Biloxi, Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum, and Gulf Coast Carnival Association invite all children ages 12 and younger to participate in the Biloxi Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 10 a.m. Participants may walk, bike, skate, or be pushed/pulled in strollers and wagons. Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum, Biloxi, Mississippi. 5,277 likes · 98 talking about this · 1,160 were here. Preserving the unique traditions and history of Coastal Mississippi’s Mardi Gras. The City of Biloxi, Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum, and Gulf Coast Carnival Association invite children ages 12 and younger to be part of the Biloxi Children's Mardi Gras Walking Parade, which takes place Saturday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. in Downtown Biloxi. Participants may walk, bike, skate, or be pushed or pulled in strollers Mark your calendars for Mardi Gras happenings in Biloxi! Carnival season officially kicked off in Biloxi with the Twelfth Night celebration at Biloxi City Hall on Jan. 10. And with Fat Tuesday set for Feb. 13, 2024, more Mardi Gras events are set to take place throughout January and February. Here is the lineup of Celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans but explore its history at Biloxi Mardi Gras Museum. Biloxi traces its history from the eight countries that colonized her including France. The French brought the Mardi Gras custom in the city and it is continuously celebrated through parades. Although it is more popular in New Orleans, its historyRead More As of 2013, the building was being used as Biloxi's Mardi Gras Museum. [1] In addition to displays of memorabilia from carnival celebrations, the museum documents the history of the Magnolia Hotel. [ 8 ] The Heart of Mardi Gras History . If you want to learn about the history of Mardi Gras and see some truly dazzling costumes, make sure to stop by the Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum in Biloxi. This museum is a treasure trove of Carnival mementos, including glass beads, doubloons, krewe favors and even crowns and scepters. BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - When many think of Mardi Gras, they may think of beads, king cake, and parades. However, its history is much deeper than that. Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum The City of Biloxi, Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum, and Gulf Coast Carnival Association invite children ages 12 and younger to be part of the annual Biloxi Children's Mardi Gras Walking Parade, which takes place in downtown Biloxi on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. Participants may walk, bike, skate, or be pushed or 1847, Charles H. Kaufman; 1972 restored, John T. Collins. 119 Rue Magnolia
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