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Since 1947, our artists and craftsmen have designed and built the oldest and biggest parade floats and attractions for each Mardi Gras season, with over 500 floats built and decorated each year. When you begin your Mardi Gras World tour, you’ll get an overview of the history of Mardi Gras in New Orleans before continuing through our float den 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 > 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. 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. 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! 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. 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 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. 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. Then hit the streets with a real New Orleans Brass Band. EXPERIENCE ENDS BACK AT THE MUSEUM. Check available dates below. 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. 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 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. Specialties: The Mobile Carnival Museum highlights the history of Mardi Gras in its true birthplace - Mobile, AL. The museum, housed in a restored historic home, features fourteen galleries and five video presentations. Visitors can see firsthand the bejeweled royal robes, majestic crown and scepters of carnival monarchs. The museum is one-of-a-kind and guided tours offer a behind-the-scenes 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. Discover the secrets that go into putting on Mardi Gras in New Orleans on a guided tour of Mardi Gras World. Go behind the scenes to see the hard work, creativity, and months of planning needed to prepare for the annual celebration. Your guide details the history of Mardi Gras, and shows you elaborate props, costumes, and floats. The visit definitely provides a bird’s eye view of the Mardi Gras process. Visiting Mardi Gras World makes for a wonderful way to enjoy Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras, or any other time. Just remember that you have plenty of time to visit because Mardi Gras 2025 will not take place until March 4th of next year. Learn about the history of Mardi Gras and see what goes in to planning the party at Mardi Gras museums, from Mardi Gras World to The Mardi Gras Museum. You can also experience Mardi Gras for yourself by playing dress-up for fun and the selfies in the museum’s vast costume closet. Mardi Gras Museum at Arnaud’s 813 Bienville Street. This small museum dedicated to the Carnival is located inside the sprawling grande dame of elevated Creole dining, Arnaud’s. The restaurant was founded in 1910 Call for a FREE Shuttle Ride! 504-361-7821. You can view our Mardi Gras World Shuttle map here.. We understand that it can be expensive to travel while sightseeing in New Orleans, so if you don’t have a car or don’t want to pay for parking, let us pick you up: Mardi Gras World offers a complimentary shuttle for people taking our day tour, with ten central pick-up spots.
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