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. Buy tickets today! Hours of Operation. 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. 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 > This exclusive adventure promises a thrilling, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the magic of Mardi Gras, perfect for adults, kids, and seniors alike! Closed on February 7th and 8th, 2025. What We Offer. Mardi Gras Tour for one adult, one child or senior; Whats included: a one-hour Mardi Gras tour with a guide. Rebecca Todd Mardi Gras Museum- The Presbytere- Louisiana State Museum The magic and spectacle that is Mardi Gras happens every Carnival season starting Twelfth Night, Jan. 6, and culminating on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday on the Advent calendar. Mardi Gras World, also known as Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World, is a unique tourist attraction situated in the vibrant city of New Orleans. This 300,000 square foot warehouse is where the magic happens - it's the place where the iconic floats for the Mardi Gras parades are crafted. 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! 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. 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. 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 Thaddeus embraces the music and heritage of New Orleans and Mardi Gras culture and music. Ticket & Visitor Information For assistance and to make purchases by phone, call the box office at 973-971-3706 . Join American Banjo Museum and Anthem Brewery for a fun-filled night of New Orleans Jazz and fun! Hear great music from the Krewe de Banjo featuring our own Johnny Baier on Banjo! February 22 from 6pm-9pm Tickets are $20 reserved or $25 at the door The 2025 Mardi Gras season is just beginning, and Coastal Mississippi is packed full of fun parades and events perfect for incoming visitors. Come along with us as we celebrate the Carnival season! Laissez les bon temps rouler –– "Let the good times roll!" Dont miss out on the 2025 Mardi Gras parades. This special celebration only happens once a year, so book your parade tickets today! All you have to do to get started is choose a Mardi Gras parade from our list or select your preferred parade grandstand to buy tickets. The Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum, named for successor and daughter of Count Arnaud, opened in the French Quarter restaurant on September 15, 1983. Wells reportedly reigned as queen of over twenty-two Mardi Gras balls from 1937 to 1968, more than any other women in the history of Carnival.
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