Our Mardi Gras tours begin every half hour, and last for approximately one hour. Where Every Day Is Mardi Gras! Call now! 504-361-7821. Language > Spanish; French; Mardi Gras World is open 7 days a week, from 9:00am to 5:30pm, with the first admission beginning at 9:00am and last admission at 4:30pm. Mardi Gras World is closed on Christmas and Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving, Easter and Mardi Gras Day. For directions, visit our Getting Here page > If you missed the city’s annual Carnival festivities, take a Segway, bike, walking or bus tour to learn about the Mardi Gras tradition. From Mardi Gras World downtown by the Convention Center – ground zero for float design and construction – to a behind the scenes look at just what it takes to put on the world’s biggest party, these tours will get you in a festive mood and inspire a Saturday Open 11:30am – 3:30pm. Kick Butt Tours Saturday 12pm and 2pm and Friday – Sunday – Monday at 2PM. Our highly rated Mardi Gras Experience tour is a 45-minute will keep you entertained and captivated. Mardi Gras World is an interesting place to visit because you will have an opportunity to learn about the float design process. Visitors watch a short film on the history of Mardi Gras. Once the film is over you can sample a slice of King Cake, try on some Mardi Gras attire, and then walk through the warehouse to see a variety of floats/props. Take a fully-guided tour of the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture and try on actual parade costumes; Enjoy a classic New Orleans cocktail at the oldest family-run restaurant in America and learn about the illustrious Mardi Gras “krewes” that meet there; Take part in your very own Second Line Parade led by your local expert guide Tours of the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu are self-guided, allowing you to go at your own pace. We recommend you allow a minimum of one hour to tour. Open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm (last entry 4 pm). Closed for national holidays and on Mardi Gras day. Those who purchase a tour will be given a string of Mardi Gras beads. Peek behind the curtain at the marvel of Mardi Gras with this tour of Mardi Gras World in New Orleans. See the behind-the-scenes work and incredible artistry that goes into preparing for the annual celebration. With a guide, learn the history of the event, and see fantastic floats and props. Get a picture in front of your favorite float, dress up in costumes, and sample some classic King Cake. Louisiana State Museum: Carnival Discover Mardi Gras through five major themes - History, Masking, Parades, Balls and the Courir du Mardi Gras -at the Louisiana State Museum. To find out more about the Carnival exhibit, "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana," visit the museum at 751 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116. New Orleans & Company 2020 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 800-672-6124 Mobile Carnival Museum. The Mobile Carnival Museum is a history museum that chronicles over 300 years of Carnival and Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama. The museum is housed in the historic Bernstein-Bush mansion on Government Street in downtown Mobile 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 Students (18 and over with valid ID) /Children 12 and under: $5 The tour consisted of an old but informative 10minute video on Mardi Gras, then a guided tour around the workshop and warehouse, ending with the tour guide saying 'you're free to walk around and see everything else, there's king cake inside if you want some, if you have any other questions let me know, otherwise enjoy'. Take what many say is one of the best tours in New Orleans—enjoy a slice of the famous Mardi Gras king cake and so much more. There is nothing like a New Orleans Mardi Gras, and there’s no other tour in New Orleans that will get you closer to the action than what you’ll find at Mardi Gras World – come visit today! Our hour-long tour gives visitors an insider’s view of how Mardi Gras is made and includes a video on the history of Mardi Gras. Take the opportunity to dress like a Mardi Gras float rider. Come get a behind-the-scenes look as we build our props and floats for next year’s parades. Mask-Making. Explore the artistic side of Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras World is open 7 days a week, from 9:00am to 5:30pm, with the first admission beginning at 9:00 am and last admission at 4:30pm. Guided tours begin every half hour with a video presentation. Mardi Gras World is closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and Mardi Gras Day. Ask about our free shuttle. (shuttle not available for large Visitors with limited mobility are able to use our designated parking area and may easily access the facility by using our wheelchair-friendly pavement. All public areas of the museum are wheelchair accessible. Free, convenient parking is available for museum visitors. Their New Orleans Mardi Gras tour includes a fully-guided tour of the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture, tickets to Mardi Gras World, and a French Quarter Tour. Discount Sites There are a few websites like Groupon and LivingSocial that offer deals on tickets to Mardi Gras World at various times throughout the year. The museum is small & the tour is short, so it was perfect introduction to Mardi Gras. Carl Mack, the owner & operator of the Museum, is an entertainer, and has been in the business for many years. The tour was very reminiscent of a vaudeville act, with songs, jokes, and some information sprinkled in. Our Mardi Gras tours will inform the visitor on the origins and traditions of Carnival and Mardi Gras and the many ways in which New Orleanians work all year long on preparing for this amazing festival. Find out why Mardi Gras is such an important part of the culture and way of life in our city.
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