This review is a couple of months late, no reflection on the museum. I visited with my father a couple of weeks after Mardi Gras. There were beads still hanging in the trees along Government St. This is a MUST see for anyone interested in seeing up close and personal the pagaentry of the gowns and regalia of the Kings,...
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Mobile Carnival Museum, Mobile
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Type: Speciality Museums
Description: This museum documents Mobile's long affair with the winter carnival.
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I loved it! All those beautiful dresses and the history is really interesting. It is a must in Mobile!
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It was very interesting to learn about the long history of carnival (Mardi Gras) that actually originated in Mobile, and not in New Orleans like I thought. The museum is nice and interesting, even if some of the things in the gift shop are a bit tacky..
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Great look at how Mardi Gras has evolved in Mobile.
Wish there were pics from the 1700's when Mardi Gras started in Mobile... sadly, not to be. This is where it all began.
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Dothan, Alabama, United States
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The Museum is downtown. It give an very good history of the origin of Mardi Gras. If you aren't from the area you'll learn a lot about the history, traditions and fun around the festivals. The amount of history in this Museum for the price is not a waste of time.
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what a site the robes of carnival kings and queens are unbelievable they are exquisite the details in each one is unique we were surprised to see so much beauty here
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Coming from elsewhere, I had no idea about the Mobile carvinval and so was intrigued. It is located in a lovely old home with free parking on the side of the museum. Enter through the gift shop which had everything related to carnival and the prices seemed reasonable. We started by watching a video presentation and then were met by...
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Grimsby, Canada
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We enjoyed seeing all the elaborate costumes and gowns from former Kings and Queens of Mardi Gras. I wish there had been guides to tell you more of the story behind the selection of the kings and queens.
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Mobile, AL
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Showes the history of Mardi Gras in America. The crowns and robes of Mobile Mardi Gras royalty are a must see.
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Very informative and the costumes are amazing. The operate with volunteers which is actually part of the experience.
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