Arnaud's Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum

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813 Bienville St
New Orleans, LA 70112
Find old Mardi Gras costumes and ball gowns dating back to the early 20th century.

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Paula C.
7/21/2025

I never would've known this magical little museum existed if it weren't for my dear friend showing me around New Orleans like a true local. Tucked right above Arnaud's Restaurant and French 75 Bar...

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Kathleen K.
2/16/2024

Very nice museum that has a lot of Mardi Gras history. Some of the gowns in the display are so delicate that a light breeze could probably destroy them. They are protected in glass cases and you...

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Jen L.
5/30/2014

This is one of those places that I've heard about for years, but never actually stepped foot in. So I wasn't sure what I was expecting. Yep, it's creepy with so many vintage mannequins looking...

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Marielle S.
1/10/2020

On a visit here, I took it upon myself to duck in here and see what this neat little exhibit was all about. It's basically a lot of the Mardi Gras gowns that a Mardi Gras queen wore over thirty...

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Jennifer K.
12/2/2012

Queen of Mardi Gras! Here at the Museum you can have a look of the lavish and luxurious gowns that was wore by Germaine Wells who reportedly reigned as queen of over twenty-two Mardi Gras balls...

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