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The Mardi Gras Museum is a Contemporary celebration of the vast array of grassroots traditions of Mardi Gras. Come see the pageantry, fun, and creativity that makes the Mardi Gras experience so rich. Join us in our costume closet, make masks and experience the creativity and craftsmanship that goes into the creation of these fantastic costumes! Whether you were born into the costume culture of New Orleans or this is your first experience out tour will engage you. We walk you through an animated in-depth examination of the of Carnival and Mardi Gras celebrations from Ancient Rome to modern-day New Orleans. experience a wide variety of grassroots traditions that are celebrated in New The museum is interesting and trying on the costumes was enjoyable but my sister, daughter and I were not impressed with the presentation of the history behind Mardi Gras. The owner and staff were trying to be entertainers signing and making jokes, not worth the $15 ticket price. Curated by Director Helen del Guidice, the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture features an amazing array of Carnival costumes from New Orleans entertainment producer and costume impresario Carl Mack’s private collection, showcasing the rich history of costuming in New Orleans and the variety of ways in which revelers participate in the celebration of Mardi Gras and the Carnival season. The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture is located between N. Rampart and Burgundy streets in the French Quarter and features the private collection of its owner, Carl Mack, a costumer and entertainer known as The Xylophone Man. It’s one the largest personal collections of Mardi Gras costumes in the city, and it tells the story of the Specialties: Featuring an amazing array of Carnival costumes that showcase the rich history of costuming in New Orleans, the museum explores the myriad of ways revelers participate in the celebration of Carnival Season and Mardi Gras. On exhibit are the regalia of Mardi Gras Kings and Queens, elaborately feathered and beaded Mardi Gras Indian suits, costumes from Carnival Krewe Tableau balls Come celebrate the rich culture of costumes in New Orleans. Our interactive tours immerse you in the traditions of Carnival revelers, Walking Clubs, Mardi Gras Indians, Cajun Mardi Gras, Kings, and Queens, and masquerade balls. You can even take pictures dressed in our decorative mardi gras costumes. Today, 40 years later, as the owner/entertainer of the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture and a self-made entrepreneur, Carl has found his niche renting costumes and staging mini-parades and other celebratory events for conventioneers, visitors and locals under his business name “Carl Mack Presents . . .” The collection includes authentic attire worn by Carnival royalty, Mardi Gras Indians, Cajun Mardi Gras maskers, Brazilian samba schools, gay krewes, burlesque performers, street buskers, social aid and pleasure clubs, Mardi Gras walking clubs and more. The museum rents costumes and offers guided tours and a 45–minute Mardi Gras show with Splendid display of Mardi Gras costumes and an excellent overview of the historical underpinnings of the festival with informative displays spread out over several rooms. Offers an opportunity to briefly wear a costume for a selfie and the local is centrally located just two minutes walk from Bourbon Street. Specialties: Featuring an amazing array of Carnival costumes that showcase the rich history of costuming in New Orleans, the museum explores the myriad of ways revelers participate in the celebration of Carnival Season and Mardi Gras. On exhibit are the regalia of Mardi Gras Kings and Queens, elaborately feathered and beaded Mardi Gras Indian suits, costumes from Carnival Krewe Tableau balls Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture 1010 Conti Street. The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture is located between N. Rampart and Burgundy streets in the French Quarter and features the private collection of its owner, Carl Mack, a costumer and entertainer known as The Xylophone Man. It’s one the largest personal collections of Mardi We invite our guests to dress up in authentic Mardi Gras gear from our collection and experience the joy of Mardi Gras revealing! Take photos with your friends and family as Mardi Gras Kings and Queens on our throne in The Costume Closet! The Costumes are exquisite, the guide/owner Carl Mack brought you into the world of NOLA Mardi Gras with a wink and a nod. I LOVED IT, and so did the family!!! I highly recommend visiting the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture. Come celebrate the rich culture of costumes in New Orleans. Our interactive tours immerse you in the traditions of Carnival revelers, Walking Clubs, Mardi Gras Indians, Cajun Mardi Gras, Kings, and Queens, and masquerade balls. You can even take pictures dressed in our decorative mardi gras costumes. The Costumes are exquisite, the guide/owner Carl Mack brought you into the world of NOLA Mardi Gras with a wink and a nod. I LOVED IT, and so did the family!!! I highly recommend visiting the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture. We visited the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture on a recent trip to New Orleans. The tour was really interesting. Our guide explained the historical background of celebrations like Mardi Gras, as well as the historical and cultural origins of the elaborate costumes. The costumes are amazing and beautiful! Book your Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture tickets online! Save time and money with our best price guarantee make the most of your visit to New Orleans! Lovely display of costumes to admire, and then a great once per day presentation on the history of Mardi Gras and all things about the parades. I learned so much and the presenter Carl is just adorable. The collection includes authentic attire worn by Carnival royalty, Mardi Gras Indians, Cajun Mardi Gras maskers, Brazilian samba schools, gay krewes, burlesque performers, street buskers, social aid and pleasure clubs, Mardi Gras walking clubs and more. The museum rents costumes and offers guided tours and a 45–minute Mardi Gras show with
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