MOBILE
CARNIVAL
MUSEUM

Celebrating for over 300 years

Witness the pomp and pageantry of past coronations.

Browse a pictorial gallery of historical photographs dating back to 1886.

Experience a behind-the-mask view of the street party by climbing aboard a rocking float.

Discover the art of costume design and float construction.

Immerse yourself in the rich history and traditions of carnival.

Take a picture as royalty.

See firsthand the intricate designs and artistry of majestic crowns, scepters, and robes of Mardi Gras monarchs.

View videos of parades and balls.

Admission Information

General Admission:

$8.00

Student Tours & Children (12 and Under):

$3.00

Military, Students w/ ID, AAA, AARP:

$6.00

Guided tours upon available docent at 9:30 am, 11:00 am and 1:30 pm.

Hours of Operation

OPEN:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9 am – 4 pm

CLOSED:

Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday

2026 HOLIDAY OBSERVANCES:

Ash Wednesday (Feb. 18)

Easter (April 3)

Memorial Day (May 25)

Independence Day (July 4)

Labor Day (Sept. 7)

Thanksgiving (Nov. 26-27)

Christmas (Dec. 25-26)

New Year (Jan. 1)

Parking & Accessibility

Accessibility:

The museum is wheelchair accessible on 2 of the 3 levels.

Parking:

Complimentary parking at the on-site lot.

Directions:

Click here for Directions

Boutique Gift Shoppe

Toomey’s Mardi Gras, Mobile’s premier Mardi Gras supply headquarters, operates the boutique Gift Shoppe at the museum. The shoppe offers specialty gift items, paintings, clothing, favors, souvenirs, music, parade throws and much more.

Current Thematic Exhibit...

Mobile Carnival Museum: Exhibit XVIII

An Artist and a Gentleman

A Celebration of the Carnival Art and Legacy of Edward B. Ladd, Sr.

This exhibit showcases the vision, breadth, and whimsy of a magical man and gifted designer. Featuring both design studies and completed works, An Artist and a Gentleman embraces concept imagery and realized works for both mystic societies and carnival associations. These related, yet distinct, Carnival institutions are the heart of Mardi Gras in Mobile. Edward Ladd’s Carnival designs for both types of institutions comprise the bulk of his repertoire.

Though this exhibit focuses on Ladd as Carnival designer, it should be noted that he was the second and long-time curator of the Mobile Carnival Museum. Prior to this role, he designed a float for Mobile in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Edward Ladd’s impact as a curator and his many non-Carnival design contributions are just two examples of how this remarkable Mobilian served his community at home and far from it.