Really interesting behind the scenes look at how Mardi Gras floats are made. The free tour has started back up (had been self guided) but you're able to stay and wander around for as long as you want. Worth a visit. We were there for about an hour including the movie at the start of the tour.

First, they sent a van to the Ritz to pick us up. You view a video and receive king Cake. We opted to tour on our own. You saw the process of creating these floats. The artists will answer questions. It is a wonderful fun tour.

A friend recommended a trip to Mardi Gras World, and it was fantastic. In addition to a ~30 minute guided tour, you can wander around on your own. We spent about 2 hours looking at floats, watching Pixie and the various craftspeople in action. Definitely worth a visit! Even if you have to take a cab or rideshare. Plan ahead tho, there are few dining/drinking options in the area.

ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. See the movie first to really appreciate all the work behind the floats. Incredible to watch the floats being made right in front of you. Loved the variety of all the items we were able to see, stand by and take pics! Something for everyone! BONUS: We got to try fresh King Cake, absolutely delicious!

This museum was very interesting. There is a short movie to watch that gives history and interesting facts - then there is cake - then someone walks you through the area and gives you more fun and interesting facts. Then you can stay for as long as you want and explore and take pictures at your leisure. They have an outside deck and covered area where you can watch the ships go by. It was raining the day we went and the roof was leaking, so wear your rain coat. ☔️. I think we spent around two hours there.

Don't miss this!!! It is an out-of-the-way world of fun! I was afraid it might be a bit hokey but instead it was amazing! It is like having a front row seat to seeing how the Mardi Gras floats are created.... like being backstage at a theater and seeing all of the sets and props up close. You actually get to wander through the warehouse and watch the people working on the different design elements. And you can wander endlessly around the gigantic and brightly colored creations that fill the warehouse. They even have a shuttle that will pick you up downtown. I would not, however, recommend walking there because it is not a beautiful walk, and it is a bit remote and isolated.

This place was great! A friend recommended and we had some spare time so we went for it. They have a shuttle you can call to pick you up at many different spots around the city and it will drop you back off too. Cool video about mardi gras and it's history then a slice of King Cake. The tour of old props and floats is great and there are workers on site building new pieces. The tour guides were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We spoke to our tour guide for 5-10 minutes after for more info. You are also allowed to go back in and look around on your own. Very cool experience.

Wonderfully informative look behind the scenes of Mardi Gras and how the slots and figures are made. Great 15 min film (plus King cake) and then a guided tour of the warehouse and workshops in action. I don’t think I have ever taken so many pictures. We walked there and got the free shuttle bus back to Canal Street. One of the highlights of our trip to NO.

The costumes and wearing costumes was interesting g, bur overall I was a bit disappointed in this museum. I would have liked to see some more written stories or actual photos, or so.ethong? It just felt rather incomete. Yes the single male presenter told ghd story of Mardi Gras, but I'd like to see that in written form as well. So.ething just seemed to be missing. For a big city like NOLA, this was small potatoes.

We pleasantly surprised by how fascinating this working warehouse tour was. We saw floats being made, a great film about the history and pageantry, and saw many figures from previous floats. Can't miss this!