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“highlighting the history of Mardi Gras”
The Mobile Carnival Museum highlights the history of Mardi Gras in its true birthplace - Mobile Alabama. Immerse yourself in the rich history and traditions of carnival. See firsthand the intricate designs and artistry of majestic crowns, scepters and robes of Mardi Gras monarchs. Discover the art of costume design and float construction. View videos of parades and balls. Witness the pomp and pageantry of past coronations. Browse a pictorial gallery of historical photographs dating back to 1886. Experience a behind the mask view of the street party by climbing aboard a rocking float. Become a costumed youth rider in the Little Mystics Den.
Craig Roberts as our docent did an excellent tour of the mueseum. Adding little know details about the parades, balls, and societies. I don't care if you were conceived under a azalea bush and... Read more
Lots of history about Mardi Gras you can take a self guided tour. Informative Only $8 and worth a stop if you are going thru Mobile. I only learned a few years ago that Mobile was the birthplace... Read more
Anything and everything you want to know about Carnival season in Mobile, the location of the first Mardi Gras. Lots to see at the museum and having been to many parades over 20 years now, going... Read more
Mobile Carnival Museum
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