This place is a cultural treasure. It’s small and local but you get the real information from people who are part of it. The Mardi Indian suits are amazing but they also have I for on Jazz funerals and other cultural traditions. I am only adding one photo because you need to get out of the French Quarter and see this for yourself.

This is a small museum, basically one large room. The costumes are amazing to see. The staff is very knowledgeable about the costumes, how they are made. They explained the history and traditions which really helped someone like me who has no background in Mardi Gras or New Orleans customs. They answered my questions very well I learned about the colors, second line, funerals, tribes, etc. There are also two tablets set up with pictures, and information. Worth going to see.

This museum is a must see! It does a wonderful job of showcasing the African American processional traditions including jazz funerals, second-line parades and Mardi Gras. It is small, but beautiful and educates the visitor to a more complete history of New Orleans.

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.