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Mardi Gras World Tours and Tickets

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New Orleans' Mardi Gras parades are as much a part of the city as jazz music and the Mississippi River. Get a taste of the Mardi Gras magic year-round at this informative museum. Inside, you'll find a dazzling collection of floats and costumes from the oldest and biggest parade in Louisiana. Step inside to see where some of the city's biggest parade floats are built and decorated each year.

  • 1380 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70160
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Q:How much time do you need for Mardi Gras World?
A:You'll need about an hour to visit Mardi Gras World on a self-guided tour, though if you're crunched for time, even half an hour will do. Mask-making workshops are sometimes held at the museum. If you plan to participate, you'll need another hour for your visit.
Q:When is Mardi Gras World closed?
A:Mardi Gras World is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, Easter Sunday, and the day of Mardi Gras. The museum is otherwise open every day of the week from morning until early evening. The last admission takes place one hour before the museum closes.
Q:What do you see on a tour of Mardi Gras World?
A:A tour of Mardi Gras World will take you to the world of float-making and allow you to see artists at work as they construct floats and parade-related props. You'll also get to see a few completed floats used in previous years, plus costumes and tools of the trade.
Q:Can you take photos on a tour of Mardi Gras World?
A:Yes, you can take photos on a tour of Mardi Gras World, and guests are encouraged to share images they take on social media using the #AlwaysMardiGras hashtag. Photos next to some of the floats are a great way to show off their sheer size and scale.
Q:How long is the Mardi Gras World tour?
A:The Mardi Gras World self-guided tour takes about an hour, though it can be done in less time, depending on crowds. If you're visiting Mardi Gras World as part of an organized group tour run by a third party, you may be allotted less or more time to experience the museum.
Q:What time of year is best to visit Mardi Gras World?
A:The best time to visit Mardi Gras World is right before Mardi Gras when the year's floats will be nearing completion, and there's lots of excitement in the air. However, this time of year can also get busy at the museum and in New Orleans, so be prepared for crowds.

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