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Feast your eyes on intricate and flamboyant Mardi Gras costumes, graciously on loan from the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu and some of SWLA Krewe’s. Save the date! The Opening Reception is on Wednesday, January 24th, from 6 – 8 PM. The Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu immerses you in all things related to Southwest Louisiana's family-friendly Mardi Gras! From the delectable seasonal king cake to the traditional Mardi Gras chicken run known as a Courir de Mardi Gras to how the fabulous over-the-top headdresses and gowns are imagined and created. Past Branch Out Pictures; Branch Out 2025; The Lighting of the Oak The Mardi Gras Exhibit is on loan from the Mardi Gras Museum of the Imperial Calcasieu from This small museum is located on the second floor of an old school that houses a number of various art and theater programs. There are quite a few examples of Mardi Gras costumes. The gentleman who greeted us described the background of Mardi Gras in Lake Charles and checked in with us throughout our self guided tour to address questions. Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu on Instagram • Photos The earliest recorded Mardi Gras celebration in Southwest Louisiana was in 1882. However, the festivities died down soon after as Southwest Louisianans would face hard times, a reflection of what the country was going through. “With World War I and the Great Depression and World War II, that was a time of great struggle here in Lake Charles The board of the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu is currently raising funds for exhibits and to operate the facility, which is expected to open in early 2025. The museum will be located at 641 Enterprise Blvd, Lake Charles, LA, in the Historic Nellie Lutcher District and across the street from the Nellie Lutcher Memorial Park. Animatronic, motion-triggered people and creatures in a maze-like exhibit: the largest collection of Mardi Gras costumes in the world. Visitors can try on masks, pose on an indoor float. Opened in 1998; closed by damage from Hurricane Laura on August 27, 2020. Plans to reopen in a new location. Download this stock image: Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu at Arts and Humanities Center in Lake Charles LA has largest costume display in world - BN43Y6 from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. The Mardi Gras Exhibit is on loan from the Mardi Gras Museum of the Imperial Calcasieu from Wednesday, Jan. 5 to Sunday, March 27. You will experience the finest of Southwest Louisiana historical Mardi Gras Culture including ornate costumes, shoes, crowns, masks, krewe banners, animatronics and more. This small museum is located on the second floor of an old school that houses a number of various art and theater programs. There are quite a few examples of Mardi Gras costumes. The gentleman who greeted us described the background of Mardi Gras in Lake Charles and checked in with us throughout our self guided tour to address questions. This small museum is located on the second floor of an old school that houses a number of various art and theater programs. There are quite a few examples of Mardi Gras costumes. The gentleman who greeted us described the background of Mardi Gras in Lake Charles and checked in with us throughout our self guided tour to address questions. The Mardi Gras Exhibit is on loan from the Mardi Gras Museum of the Imperial Calcasieu from Wednesday, Jan. 5 to Sunday, March 27. You will experience the finest of Southwest Louisiana historical Mardi Gras Culture including ornate costumes, shoes, crowns, masks, krewe banners, animatronics and more. Lake Charles, LA 70601 Accessibility Visitors with limited mobility are able to use our designated parking area and may easily access the facility by using our wheelchair-friendly pavement. LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - After years of temporary locations and damage from hurricanes, a dream is coming true in the Nellie Lutcher Cultural District off Enterprise Blvd. Construction is finally underway for a New Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu. We spoke to David Paul and Anne Monlezun this morning to get the details. The Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu Gift Shop offers inventory ranging from novelty items and clothing to a limited upscale gift selection, all associated with the Mardi Gras theme. The gift shop is open during our regular business hours. This small museum is located on the second floor of an old school that houses a number of various art and theater programs. There are quite a few examples of Mardi Gras costumes. The gentleman who greeted us described the background of Mardi Gras in Lake Charles and checked in with us throughout our self guided tour to address questions. This small museum is located on the second floor of an old school that houses a number of various art and theater programs. There are quite a few examples of Mardi Gras costumes. The gentleman who greeted us described the background of Mardi Gras in Lake Charles and checked in with us throughout our self guided tour to address questions. The Imperial Calcasieu Museum will be closed from December 22-26th and December 30th to January 1st. Past Branch Out Pictures; Branch Out 2025 Mardi Gras and The earliest recorded Mardi Gras celebration in Southwest Louisiana was in 1882. However, the festivities died down soon after as Southwest Louisianans would face hard times, a reflection of what the country was going through. “With World War I and the Great Depression and World War II, that was a time of great struggle here in Lake Charles
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