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Toomey’s Mardi Gras, Mobile’s premier Mardi Gras supply headquarters, operates the boutique Gift Shoppe at the museum. The shoppe offers specialty gift items, paintings, clothing, favors, souvenirs, music, parade throws and much more. 355 Government Street Mobile, AL (251) 450-5012 Offers an inventory ranging from designer masks, specialty gift items and party ware, to Mardi Gras apparel, throws, decorating supplies, and everything in between. Our store has one of the largest inventories of Mardi Gras party supplies found anywhere. Your choices for Mardi Gras beads are endless! We have them in all shapes, sizes, lengths, and colors. We have a huge selection of themes and designs in our specialty beads with more than 300 hand-strung beads to choose from. Experience Mardi Gras year-round at our great store featuring float pieces, Mardi Gras history and lots of great souvenirs! Also visit our gift shop inside the Mobile Carnival Museum at 355 Government St. in Mobile - the original home of Mardi Gras in America! 755-A McRae Ave. Mobile, AL 36606 (251) 450-5012 Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm. Saturday - 10am - 5pm. Sunday - 12pm - 4pm. Get Directions 755-A McRae Ave. Mobile, AL 36606 (251) 450-5012 Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm. Saturday - 10am - 5pm. Sunday - 12pm - 4pm. Get Directions The concept of a museum wholly dedicated to Mardi Gras had been a goal of numerous native Mobilians for years. When the opportunity to lease the historic Bernstein-Bush house became available, the Mobile Carnival Association took the lead in securing the building lease and acquiring important and appropriate memorabilia and props. Toomey’s Mardi Gras is the local headquarters for Mardi Gras throws. They offer two locations – 755 McRae Avenue @ Government Street – 251-450-5012 or at the Gift Shoppe located within the Mobile Carnival Museum at 355 Government Street – 251-431-7666. Tips for visiting the Mobile Carnival Museum. The museum located at 355 Government Street in downtown Mobile and is easy to find. Parking is on the side of the building. You will enter through the gift shop-you will find all kinds of things Mardi Gras there. Plan on spending at least an hour and more time if you are a Mardi Gras history buff. 2 Faves for Mardi Gras & More Gift Shop from neighbors in Mobile, AL. You'll find gifts for any occasion all year at this unique gift shop. Open Monday - Friday 10am -5pm. 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 Visit the Mobile Carnival Museum. Your Mardi Gras experience won’t be incomplete without visiting the Mobile Carnival Museum. This museum gives a thorough view of Mardi Gras’ origins, from the first-ever parade to our modern-day celebrations. View regalia from years past, take a picture on a float and more! This one-of-a kind museum highlights the history of Mardi Gras from its first parade in 1830 to current traditions celebrated yearly in the Port City. Accommodations & Rental Space The Den can accommodate 200 people for a reception and 150 people for a seated dinner. Stephen Toomey sells fun. His store, Toomey’s Mardi Gras, deals in a magnificent array of colorful beads, masks and other glittering carnival paraphernalia. Stephen’s parents, Jack and Ann Toomey, founded the Mobile institution more than three decades ago. Stephen says that his late father was always fond of Mardi Gras, but he never expected his [] The city is as vibrant as its annual Mardi Gras celebration, the oldest in the nation. Mobile’s carnival includes massive papier-mâché floats (a few of which are dragons breathing real fire), masked revelers, bejeweled royalty, and abundant Moon Pies, the city’s signature throw. “The Art and Design of Mardi Gras, ” organized in partnership with the History Museum of Mobile and the Mobile Carnival Museum, is open through May 3 at the Mobile Museum of Art, 4850 Museum Drive in West Mobile. A stunning display of all things Carnival and what’s required behind the scenes to make the magic happen. When it comes to throws and other Mardi Gras supplies, we have everything for individuals or a whole crew. Parade on in to Pop’s for a huge selection of footballs, beads, MoonPies, toys, trinkets, costumes, masks and more. We are your year-round Mardi Gras headquarters! In 2005 that museum moved to a larger space on Royal Street and it is now known as the History Museum of Mobile. Their exhibits are rotated so you should call them to find out what is currently being featured. The Mobile Carnival Museum highlights the history of Mardi Gras in Mobile. Established in 2005, the William and Emily Hearin Mobile Carnival Museum (MCM) chronicles the evolution of the annual Carnival celebration (better known as Mardi Gras) in the city of Mobile, Mobile County. Mobile's Carnival has been celebrated annually since 1703, the year after Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville, a French Catholic, founded Mobile as [] Mobile Carnival Museum, Mobile, Alabama. 5,968 likes · 15 talking about this · 9,983 were here. The Mobile Carnival Museum highlights the history of Mardi Gras in the true birthplace- Mobile, Alab
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