Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture
Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture
Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: French Quarter
A small and teeming network of laissez-faire living lounged out on the balmy banks of the Mighty Mississippi, the French Quarter has long been a port of call for folks in search of a good time and a great story. Perpetually inebriated Bourbon Street runs across its midriff like a strand of cheap ribbon tied around an otherwise rather pretty and impressively well-kept vintage dress. Throughout the rest of the Quarter, brightly colored Victorian homes and businesses, famously done up with wrought-iron features, provide a distinct and immediately recognizable backdrop for all varieties of fun. At any given moment in this historic riverside setting, some of America’s finest meals are being cooked, most potent cocktails are being mixed, and most engaging music is being performed.
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4.5
145 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
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Poor
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1
Angela M
3 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
Closed for the month of August 2023. Need to update site. Walked way too far in the heat. Needed this info earlier. Really disappointed.
Written 7 August 2023
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Mommy
19 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Family
Very informative. Carl was excellent. Al from Up Front was great. We enjoyed the entire experience.The Kids enjoyed the show and the opportunity to dress up in Mardi Gras costumes. Recommend for everyone.
Written 13 July 2023
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Helen R
Port Townsend, WA643 contributions
May 2023
Arrived in time for a brief tour and history lesson. Then we could look around. But the BIG surprise was the opportunity to try on hats and costumes. This was wonderful. We laughed and took photos. Really fun and highly recommended.
Written 29 May 2023
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Kathleen G
Pinole4 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Friends
We had a great time dressing in Marci Gras costumes. Alan that was so very friendly! Presentation was so informative and fun.
Written 10 April 2023
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Todd N
1 contribution
Mar. 2023
The costumes were a lot of fun for the teen girls and kids in our families. The show provided by Carl and the other staff at the museum was very entertaining.
Written 23 March 2023
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Dar-Aviator
New York City, NY9 contributions
Mar. 2023
Splendid display of Mardi Gras costumes and an excellent overview of the historical underpinnings of the festival with informative displays spread out over several rooms. Offers an opportunity to briefly wear a costume for a selfie and the local is centrally located just two minutes walk from Bourbon Street.
Written 18 March 2023
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northshore1951
Bloomfield Hills, MI9 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Friends
A lot of fun, costumes, and the history of Mardi Gras. Entertaining and really good for children. You get to dress up in costume!
Written 17 March 2023
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Marly 💕
1 contribution
Mar. 2023 • Family
Very entertaining and had very beautiful pieces great to come to if you’re visiting. Would recommend to people who’ve never been.
Written 17 March 2023
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Cathy_S48
Bloomfield Hills, MI3 contributions
Jan. 2023
Both interesting an educational. Enjoyed learning about both the art and science of the floats as well as the logistics of the parade.
For the type of museum it is, it's a 5 star but it's not in the same league as the WW II museum.
For the type of museum it is, it's a 5 star but it's not in the same league as the WW II museum.
Written 5 February 2023
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James K
Pittsburgh, PA31 contributions
Jan. 2023 • Couples
Totally enjoyable experience from start to finish! Great host made you really feel welcomed. Very entertaining show and explanation about Mardi Gras and all the Krewes and Social Clubs and parades. Learned a lot about the local culture and tons of fun trying out costumes. I came in with low expectations and came away with a great impression.
Written 1 February 2023
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