Mobile Carnival Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 2005 |
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| Location | 355 Government Street Mobile, Alabama, USA |
| Type | History museum |
| Public transit access | Yes |
The Mobile Carnival Museum is a fun history museum in Mobile, Alabama. It shares the exciting story of Carnival and Mardi Gras celebrations. These traditions have been a big part of Mobile for over 300 years! The museum is located in a beautiful old building. It's called the Bernstein-Bush mansion and you can find it on Government Street in downtown Mobile.
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Exploring the Museum's Treasures
The museum has many cool displays. They show how the Mardi Gras celebration in Mobile grew. You can see how it changed from its very first days to the big party it is today.
The Queen's Gallery
One special part is the Queen's Gallery. Here, you can see amazing gowns, long trains, and sparkling jewels. These were all worn by the queens of Carnival over the years. You can even see a fancy outfit worn by a "flapper" queen from the 1920s!
Costumes and Art
The museum also shows off costumes worn by jesters. These jesters belong to famous parading groups called mystic societies. You can also find original Mardi Gras art and posters. These were created by talented artists from the Mobile area.
Unique Collections
Other interesting items include special coins called doubloons. These are often thrown from parade floats. You can also see designs for "tableau" scenes. These are like living pictures often shown at Mardi Gras balls. Plus, there are old invitations to the fancy balls.
Interactive Fun
The museum's old carriage house has exciting hands-on exhibits. One popular exhibit lets you pretend to "ride" on a Carnival float. You can even practice throwing doubloons, just like in a real parade! It's a great way to experience the fun of Mardi Gras.
See also
- Mardi Gras in Mobile
- Mystic society
