It's obvious that this museum was a labor of love. If you're interested in learning more about the parade culture of New Orleans, this is the place. Seeing the Mardi Gras Indians suits in person can't be missed, being able to see the detail up close. Staff was friendly and provided a lot of background information/history. You'll probably spend less than an hour here, but it's worth it.

while it is a fairly small museum it's totally worth visiting it ... and surprising because it wasn't at all what we expected. But what we saw exceeded our expectations. The madi gras costumes are incredible, the detail really awesome. Lots of other info, photos, etc. make it a very worthwhile visit that gives you more of an insight into N.O.

A jewel box of a museum. Was amazing to get such a close up view of the incredible Mardi Gras Indian costumes, and to read firsthand about the people and organizations who keep the special culture of New Orleans alive. I especially loved chatting with the museum staff, who shared great stories and gave us a few tips on where else to check out in the neighborhood. A great stop for visitors who want to appreciate and support the real deal.