The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture, New Orleans

Name: The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture
Address: 1010 Conti St, New Orleans, 70112-3433, United States
Telephone: +1 504-218-4872

#135 among attractions in New Orleans

Museum, Specialty museum

The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture

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Facts and practical information

The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture (address: 1010 Conti St) is a place located in New Orleans (Louisiana state) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 3 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 29°57'27"N latitude and 90°4'12"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Canal at Basin (tram, 6 min walk), FlixBus New Orleans (bus, 23 min walk), New Orleans (train, 24 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Irish Cultural Museum of New Orleans (museum, 2 min walk), Our Lady of Guadalupe Church & International Shrine of St. Jude (church, 2 min walk), New Orleans Athletic Club (sport venue, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 29°57'27"N, 90°4'12"W

Address

1010 Conti StFrench Quarter - CBD (French Quarter)New Orleans 70112-3433 United States

Contact

+1 504-218-4872

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The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture open?

The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture?

Nearby attractions include Irish Cultural Museum of New Orleans, New Orleans (2 min walk), Our Lady of Guadalupe Church & International Shrine of St. Jude, New Orleans (2 min walk), Basin Street, New Orleans (4 min walk), Hermann-Grima House, New Orleans (4 min walk).

How to get to The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture:

Tram

Canal at Basin • Lines: 47 (6 min walk)
Canal at Carondelet • Lines: 12, 2 (7 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus New Orleans • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (23 min walk)
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (24 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (24 min walk)