Arnaud's Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum

"The Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum is a small collection of Mardi Gras costumes tucked away in Arnaud's Restaurant.The museum displays a priceless collection of more than two dozen lavish Mardi Gras costumes worn during the 1940s-1960s. The collection is enhanced by more than 70 vintage photographs, fabulous carnival masks and faux jewels and elaborate krewe invitations. The traditional colors of Mardi Gras- purple, green and gold - symbolizing justice, faith and power- shimmer throughout.The museum is open during Arnaud's Restaurant's operating hours and is free to the public."