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    Mobile Carnival Museum

    477 Reviews
    #5 of 56 things to do in Mobile
    Museums, Specialty Museums
    Closed Now: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    355 Government St, Mobile, AL 36602-2315
    Open today: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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    “Gorgeous Gowns and more!”

    We really enjoyed our visit from the moment we entered. Very warm and friendly reception from the... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Jenny W
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    Birmingham, Alabama, United States
    “Very cool!”

    Very cool place! Learn the history of Mardi Gras and where it all started! Our tour guide was... read more

    Reviewed November 11, 2018
    lauraelisabeth19
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    Buckatunna, Mississippi
    via mobile
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    This museum documents Mobile's long affair with the winter carnival.
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    355 Government St, Mobile, AL 36602-2315
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Gorgeous Gowns and more!

    We really enjoyed our visit from the moment we entered. Very warm and friendly reception from the woman who sold us our tickets and started us on the self-guided tour. This tour was done using our phone as we keyed in the number of the...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Jenny W
    Reviewed November 11, 2018 via mobile
    Very cool!

    Very cool place! Learn the history of Mardi Gras and where it all started! Our tour guide was awesome. Very nice staff.

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank lauraelisabeth19
    Reviewed November 9, 2018
    Very enjoyable

    I made a last minute decision to visit the museum before I left Mobil and I was so glad I did. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and I learned as much about the social side of the City as I did about the carnival....More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank M H
    Reviewed November 6, 2018
    Seeing the ball gowns up close...jeweled and intricate.. is AMAZING.

    I've lived in Mobile for four decades, and only last year took a tour through the Carnival Museum. Try to time your visit to join a walking tour with a guide. Frankly, I did not learn very much about Mardi Gras, but I was IMMERSED...More

    Date of experience: December 2017
    Thank danphy
    Reviewed October 21, 2018
    A little long on the guided tour

    The history was interesting but I found myself getting bored aat looking at trains from gowns worn at Mardi Gras. Two hour guided tour could have been shorter

    Date of experience: October 2018
    1  Thank krickett1027
    Reviewed October 21, 2018 via mobile
    Mobile visit

    This is a must for all first- time visitors to Mobile. It seems to be the key to the cities social history and the Mardi Gras season. The costumes are unbelievable!!

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank Anita S
    Reviewed October 14, 2018
    Fun Place

    The guides here are great!! Never know Mardi Gras started in Mobile. The Museum is very interesting and fun.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank sschevy64
    Reviewed October 11, 2018 via mobile
    Amazing

    Our docent, David, was very familiar with the Carnival history of Mobile as well as well versed in New Orleans traditions too. The costumes on loan are amazing. The house itself where the museum is found is beautiful. The tour can be as quick or...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank shannon b
    Reviewed October 3, 2018
    Awesome Place for a Date

    Really cool museum and our guide was fantastic! You can easily spend an entire afternoon there and there is so much to see! The outfits are incredible, and it's cool to learn about where Mardi Gras really came from.

    Date of experience: November 2017
    Thank Michael M
    Reviewed September 22, 2018
    Saturday tours with L. Craig Roberts are fabulous!

    We knew Mobile predated New Orleans with Mardi Gras but little else. The history was fascinating and the costumes were incredible. The crowns alone are worth seeing. The tour starts with a short video. If you are fortunate enough to tour with Craig plan on...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
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    travelismypassion
    March 21, 2018|
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    Response from andymitchWi | Reviewed this property |
    I have no idea, but I'm assuming so. I'd call them directly.
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    January 21, 2017|
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    Response from mardigrasgirl1702 | Property representative |
    The location of the Mobile Carnival Museum used to be the Mobile History Museum and it housed the displays you describe. In 2005 that museum moved to a larger space on Royal Street and it is now known as the History Museum... More
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    yes, my sister was in a wheel chair.
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