Visited this interesting museum on the Mardi Gras Indians. Lots of costumes and talks about the history of them. Also some info on the jazz funerals. The owners are really nice.

In this small museum, you'll find some Indian costumes and learn about the history of why some at Mardi Gras wear them. You'll also find other artifacts having to do with music and other things that make NOLA special. It's clearly an important labor of love for the organization that sponsors it.

This is a privately owned cultural history museum. The main attraction is an abundance of Mardi Gras Indian suits--probably 25--that visitors can closely examine. There is not much narrative but the owners are happy to provide details and stories and answer questions. This is important Treme history and well worth the $8 admission.

This small museum, in a former funeral home, celebrates the history, music, and traditions of Treme, a multicultural neighborhood in New Orleans. It displays several exquisite costumes created by members of various "Indian" groups, African Americans who celebrate Mardi Gras through these elaborate suits of beads and feathers. Each person takes an entire year to create a suit, beginning again... More

the backstreet cultural museum is one of the most unique places in the city. they have mardi gras indian costumes on display as well as other memorabelia.

Spent a wonderful morning at this museum and very much enjoyed talking to Francis about the history of the Mardi Gras Indians, Social and Pleasure Clubs and Treme in general. We found him to be a gracious and enthusiastic host who really appeared to enjoy sharing the history of his area. He pointed us in the direction of a second... More

The Backstreet Cultural Museum in Treme is a true gem and was one of the highlights of my recent trip to NOLA. If you go to one museum, go to this one; it's truly unique and something you won't find anywhere else. You'll learn about the real history and practices of the Mardi Gras Indians, which are the African American... More

Didn't get to make it to the museum but heard it is a good museum that tells stories of the Treme neighborhood. Gospel mass at St. Augustine Catholic Church was plain awesome.

I read many good things about the tour at this museum, and was really looking forward to it, because I wanted to learn. Instead, the person at the door took my money, waved me into the first room, and said he'd be right back. I waited, and waited, and looked at everything twice, and he never came back. So I... More