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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 Nothing says Mardi Gras More than. TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS. Bring your friends, bring your bachelorettes and bachelors or just bring yourself. YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: A tour of the unique costumes & culture that make Mardi Gras so grand. Dress up in our Giant Mardi Gras Costume Closet and take lots of selfies. Tickets. Adult Admission: $29.95 Children, Ages 2-12: $24.95 Seniors/Military: $24.95. Buy tickets now! Hours of Operation. We’re open 7 days a week, from 9:00am to 5:30pm, with our first admission beginning at 9:00am and our last admission at 4:30pm. Mardi Gras World is closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and, of course, Mardi Gras Day. 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 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 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 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! The all-female marching krewe, Dames de Perlage, has been chosen to display its hand-stitched beaded bustiers and headdresses at the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture in the French Quarter. The Mardi Gras Museum covers the history of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, displaying one of a kind costumes from the Carl Mack collection, and showing 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! 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 The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture. Over the years, this Mardi Gras museum has housed a number of interesting collections and exhibitions focusing on the history of Fat Tuesday. In addition to their permanent installations, you'll also typically find at least one limited exhibit featuring memorabilia and/or artwork related to Mardi Gras. 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 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 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. Book your tickets online for Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture, New Orleans: See 131 reviews, articles, and 189 photos of Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture, ranked No.43 on Tripadvisor among 442 attractions in New Orleans.
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