Mainzer Fastnachtsmuseum

The Mainzer Fastnachtsmuseum is a carnival museum in Mainz that displays carnival objects, costumes, and documents across about 350 square meters. The building is a renovated former provisions warehouse that houses a focused collection related to the region's carnival traditions.

The museum opened in 2004 and documents the organized beginnings of Mainz Carnival from 1837 onward. The collection traces how the celebration developed through political and literary influences over the following decades.

The museum displays carnival caps, medals, and uniforms that reflect how deeply the celebration is woven into local life. Visitors can see how these costumes and props have become part of the city's identity over time.

The museum is housed in a central building that is easy to reach in Mainz's city center. Visitors should allow enough time to explore the many exhibits at a leisurely pace and view the video recordings on display.

The museum houses more than 27,000 objects, including a song booklet shaped like a jester cap from the television show 'Mainz bleibt Mainz.' This vast collection shows how deeply carnival is rooted in the city's media culture.

Location: Mainz

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 09:00-17:00; Friday 09:00-14:30

Phone: +4961311444071

Website: http://mainzer-fastnachtsmuseum.de

GPS coordinates: 49.99909,8.26459

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:20