Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture, Carnival costume museum in French Quarter, New Orleans, United States.
The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture is a museum in the French Quarter that displays carnival costumes, masks, and accessories from decades of celebrations in the city. The exhibitions change throughout the year, allowing visitors to see the range and craftsmanship of garments created for the festival across different periods.
The museum was founded to preserve and share the carnival costume traditions that have evolved in the city over many years. It began as an effort to document how local performers and community groups created and wore garments that became central to the celebration.
The collection displays costumes worn by performers and members of walking clubs and masquerade balls that have shaped carnival traditions in the city. These garments tell the story of how different groups have made the celebration their own over time.
The museum is located in the French Quarter and sits along a walkable street in the neighborhood, making it easy to visit along with other stops in the area. Plan to spend time browsing the displays and check what exhibitions are currently on view, as the displays rotate throughout the year.
Visitors can put on costumes from the museum's collection and have photos taken to capture their own carnival moment. This hands-on experience lets anyone step into the celebration rather than simply viewing it from the sidelines.
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